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Best Travel and Hospitality Companies in Portugal

Updated 2026-06-21 · Ranked by funding & momentum

99 indexable Travel and Hospitality companies headquartered in Portugal, ranked by total equity funding and recent funding momentum. Combined disclosed equity funding of $857.9M across 3 funded companies.

99
Companies
$857.9M
Total Funding
3
Funded
0
Unicorns
0
Rounds (90d)

Ranked: Best Travel and Hospitality companies in Portugal

#CompanyFundingValuationStage Latest roundEmployeesFoundedMomentum
1 euroAtlantic Airways
Portuguese airline specializing in leasing and air charter services
$4.3M Series A Series A Apr 2024 350 1993
2 Brisa
Operation and maintenance of highways & toll roads and electronic toll collection services
$834.9M Acquired Conventional Debt 2017 3,100 1972
3 Escape Hunt
Provider of immersive escape room experiences and city hunts
$18.8M Public Post IPO Feb 2021 716 2013
4 Spinach Tours
Provider of car rental services
Seed Oct 2022 5 2022
5 TAP Portugal
Provider of air travel services and loyalty programs
Acquired Conventional Debt Apr 2022 1944
6 Independente
Operator of hotels and hostels
Seed Jan 2022 74 2010
7 Live Electric Tours
Tour operators
Seed May 2020 2017
8 Azores Touch
Operator of villas, hotels, and hostels
Seed Nov 2019 3 2016
9 Try Portugal
Nature and culture focused travel agency
Seed Oct 2019
10 EXACTO
Provider of transportation and traffic engineering services
Deadpooled Apr 2018 1986
11 Livedrive
Provider of personal cloud storage and backup solutions for individuals and businesses
Funding Raised Oct 2015 2010
12 Abreu
Provider of travel packages, flights, and hotel bookings. It offers a variety of travel options, including package deals combining flights and hotels, as well as individual flight and hotel bookings. Customers can choose from various destinations and accommodation types, with options for different meal plans. The booking process includes selecting travel dates, specifying the number of adults and children, and choosing preferred flight classes and hotel amenities. Additional services may include cruise bookings and specialized travel packages like honeymoons or themed tours.
Unfunded 878
13 algarve international race track
Algarve International Race Track operator of motor park and motorsport circuit.
Private 32 2008
14 Algarve Private Collection
Operator of villa
Acquired 2010
15 Algarve SUN BOAT Trips
Operator of cruises and boats
Funding Raised 2 2017
16 ana - aeroportos de portugal
ANA - Aeroportos de Portugal operates a vast network of airports and provides civil aviation public services.
Acquired 1,188 1978
17 ascendi
Ascendi provides toll collection and operation & maintenance services.
Private 284 1999
18 Auto-Estradas do Douro Litoral Private 4 2007
19 B&B Hotel Sado Setúbal Acquired 7 2001
20 Bairro Alto Hotel
The Bairro Alto Hotel, member of The Leading Hotels of the World, pioneer in the concept of the 5 Star Luxury Boutique Hotels in Portugal, is located between two of Lisbon's most emblematic neighborhoods, the bohemian Bairro Alto and the elegant and charming Chiado.
109 2005
21 BessaHotel
With a premium location, either in Porto, in ?Avenida da Boavista?
91 2007
22 Blue & Green Hotels & Resorts Acquired 68 2005
23 Boost Portugal Private 64 2008
24 Brisa Concessao
Provider of road services
Funding Raised 1992
25 Caetanobus
Manufacturer of zero-emission city and airport buses and coach chassis
Unfunded 500 1946
26 Cerdeira Private 11 2012
27 Convento do Espinheiro
Operator of hotel & spa
Funding Raised 55 2005
28 Driveonholidays
Provider of car rental services and fleet management solutions
Acquired 130 2011
29 Ecocubo
Operator of adventure tours
Funding Raised
30 Emel
Provider of parking services
Acquired 280 1994
31 Feeling Inn
Provider of management services for luxury short-term rental properties
Unfunded 2018
32 Friemo
Manufacturer of ventilation equipment. The company manufactures non domestic cooling and ventilation equipment for the hotel sector.
Acquired 80 1985
33 geostar
GeoStar is a travel and tourism service provider company.
Private 225 2009
34 Glasshouseretreat
Operator of retreats providing spa treatments, fitness classes, and wellness programs
Unfunded 2019
35 Groundforce Portugal
Provider of ground handling services for air transportations
Acquired 2,502 1982
36 grupo travelstore
Grupo Travelstore is a travel agency that organizes itinerary planning, incentive activities, sporting events, and concierge services.
Private 117 2000
37 Halcon Travel and Tourism Acquired 54
38 hds - hotel digital strategy
HDS - Hotel Digital Strategy is a digital marketing agency which provide Digital Marketing Strategy, Online Advertising & Web design Service
2015
39 Homeporto
Provider of short-term rental property management services for property owners
Unfunded 2015
40 Hotis Real
Operator of hotels
Acquired 1994
41 HR Aluguer de Automoveis
Provider of automotive rental services based in Santa Catarina, Portugal. The company offers commercial vehicles and premium vehicles on a rental basis.
Acquired 40 1918
42 Hyatt Regency Lisboa
With the first Hyatt Regency hotel in Portugal a new charm is born.
61 2018
43 iberian escapes
Iberian Escapes is an inbound luxury tour operator, providing travel, concierge, & events services to the corporate and private market
Private 9 2017
44 impactrip
ImpacTrip is a tour operator that promotes solidarity tourism experiences in Portugal.
Private 2 2015
45 Infante Sagres Private 35 1951
46 james baroud
James Baroud is an outdoor equipment shop that offers a wide range of rooftop tents and gear.
Private 70 1998
47 KFORCEK - Segurança Privada
KFORCEK é constituída por uma equipa de liderança com várias décadas de experiência em diversos sectores como a Hotelaria e Turismo, Imobiliária, Industria, e outras áreas de actuação, e na evolução natural e necessária nos dias de hoje para a protecção de pessoas e bens.
11 2017
48 Le Consulat
Boutique hotel and coworking space offering luxury accommodations, apartments, and shared office facilities
Unfunded 3 2017
49 Lisbon Riders
Operator of cultural tours
Funding Raised 2012
50 Lisbon Serviced Apartments Private 7 2009

Top 12 Travel and Hospitality companies in Portugal

#1
$4.3M Raised
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location_onCarnaxide, Lisbon
Founded
1993
Employees
350
Funding raised
$4.3M
Stage
Series A

Portuguese airline specialized in leasing and air charter, offering services for Charters, ACMI, Wet & Dry Lease, and AD-HOC quotations through their online platform. Operating diverse routes in the North Atlantic, with a focus on providing fast responses regarding flight requests. EuroAtlantic Airways has secured new funding to support their operations and continue to serve the airline industry effectively.

Founders & key people
Tech stack
apexcharts.jsapple icloud mailapplication request routingaxiosbootstrapcdnjs+14
#2
Brisa Acquired
$834.9M Raised
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location_onSao Domingos De Rana, Lisbon
Founded
1972
Employees
3,100
Funding raised
$834.9M
Stage
Acquired

Operation and maintenance of highways & toll roads and electronic toll collection services

Founders & key people
Tech stack
apache http serverbootstrapdocusigngoogle analyticsgoogle tag managerhsts+14
#3
Escape Hunt Public
$18.8M Raised
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location_onLisbon, Lisbon
Founded
2013
Employees
716
Funding raised
$18.8M
Stage
Public

Provider of immersive escape room experiences and city hunts. These experiences are designed for individuals, teams, and corporate events. Escape rooms offer themed, puzzle-solving adventures in dedicated spaces, while city hunts adapt the concept to outdoor urban environments. Additionally, the company provides at-home versions of their escape room games, allowing for remote participation. The focus is on creating e

Funding rounds (2 disclosed of 2)
Round Date Amount
Post IPO Feb 2021 $1.9M
Post IPO Jun 2020 $16.9M
Founders & key people
Tech stack
ahoyamerican expressapple paybabelbold commercebold subscriptions+14
#4
5 Employees
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location_onLisbon, Lisbon
Founded
2022
Employees
5
Stage
Seed

Developer of tourism operating system designed for tour operators or other entrepreneurs in the tourism area. The company specializes to provide electric convertible cars and incorporating cutting-edge technology for the development of interactive sightseeing experiences, enabling people to enjoy augmented sightseeing in an entertaining and interactive way and to experience what's around them in a relaxed and persona

Tech stack
animate.csscloudflarecore-jsfancyboxfareharborgoogle analytics+14
#5
TAP Portugal Acquired
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location_onLisbon, Lisbon
Founded
1944
Stage
Acquired

Provider of air travel services and loyalty programs. It offers flight bookings, check-in services, and baggage handling. The company also operates a frequent flyer program, offering members benefits such as upgrades, lounge access, and priority check-in. Additional services include hotel discounts, car rentals, and travel insurance. The loyalty program allows members to accumulate miles for travel and other rewards.

#6
74 Employees
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location_onLisbon, Lisbon
Founded
2010
Employees
74
Stage
Seed

Operator of creative hospitality company intended to provide a traveling experience. The company has a collection of variant and original properties which include hostels, suites, restaurants and hotels, enabling travelers to enjoy authentic experiences.

Founders & key people
Tech stack
amazon cloudfrontamazon s3amazon web servicesanimate.cssaosapache http server+14
#7
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location_onLisbon, Lisbon
Founded
2017
Stage
Seed

Tour operators

Founders & key people
#8
3 Employees
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location_onAngra Do Heroismo, Azores
Founded
2016
Employees
3
Stage
Seed

Provider of tour facilities and services intended to facilitate access to nature, culture, history, and people to create unforgettable experiences. The company's services include accommodation information, rental car, and tourist entertainment among others, providing global travelers with wholesome vacations.

Founders & key people
Tech stack
animate.cssbootstrapcontact form 7core-jsfareharborflickity+14
#9
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location_onFundao, Castelo Branco District
Stage
Seed

Nature and culture focused travel agency

#10
EXACTO Deadpooled
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location_onCarcavelos, Lisbon
Founded
1986
Stage
Deadpooled

Provider of transportation and traffic engineering services

Founders & key people
Investors
#11
Livedrive Funding Raised
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location_onBeja, Beja
Founded
2010
Stage
Funding Raised

Provider of personal cloud storage and backup solutions for individuals and businesses

Investors
Tech stack
wordpressmysqlphpelementor header & footer builderelementorcontact form 7+6
#12
Abreu Unfunded
878 Employees
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location_onPortugal
Employees
878
Stage
Unfunded

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Tech stack
animate.cssbootstrapcdnjscloudflaredynamicwebflexslider+14

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Funding & investor landscape

Total raised
$857.9M
across these companies
Companies funded
3
with disclosed funding
Highest-funded
$834.9M raised

Most active investors

Portugal Ventures Portugal Ventures 9 investments in Travel and Hospitality Startup Lisboa Startup Lisboa 5 investments in Travel and Hospitality EIC Fund EIC Fund 3 investments in Travel and Hospitality iNTo Ventures iNTo Ventures 2 investments in Travel and Hospitality Alphabit Alphabit 1 investment in Travel and Hospitality Aviation Capital Group Aviation Capital Group 1 investment in Travel and Hospitality Azul Linhas Aereas Azul Linhas Aereas 1 investment in Travel and Hospitality ClimateLaunchpad ClimateLaunchpad 1 investment in Travel and Hospitality Conected Mobility HUB Conected Mobility HUB 1 investment in Travel and Hospitality Europa Europa 1 investment in Travel and Hospitality FBG Capital FBG Capital 1 investment in Travel and Hospitality Groupe Looping Groupe Looping 1 investment in Travel and Hospitality

Notable founders in Portugal Travel and Hospitality

VM Vasco Mello CEO Brisa · $834.9M raised
PB Paul Bart Founder & CEO Escape Hunt · $18.8M raised
SC Sergio Cota Founder & CEO Azores Touch
SM Sergio Mendes Founder & Director Try Portugal

Frequently asked questions

How many Travel and Hospitality companies are there in Portugal?
Radar tracks 99 indexable Travel and Hospitality companies headquartered in Portugal that meet our profile-completeness bar.
What is the total funding raised by Travel and Hospitality companies in Portugal?
The Travel and Hospitality companies in Portugal on this list have raised a combined $857.9M in disclosed equity funding across 3 funded companies.
Which is the highest-funded Travel and Hospitality company in Portugal?
Brisa is the highest-funded Travel and Hospitality company in Portugal, with $834.9M in disclosed equity funding.
How many Travel and Hospitality companies in Portugal are funded?
3 of the 99 Travel and Hospitality companies in Portugal on this list have disclosed at least one equity funding round.
How many Travel and Hospitality unicorns are there in Portugal?
None of the Travel and Hospitality companies in Portugal on this list currently has a disclosed valuation of $1B or more.
Who are the top investors in Portugal Travel and Hospitality companies?
The most active investors in Portugal Travel and Hospitality companies on this list include Portugal Ventures, Startup Lisboa, EIC Fund, iNTo Ventures, Alphabit.

Rankings are computed by Radar (Fliar BI) from the Radar company master and are updated periodically. Funding and momentum scores use disclosed equity-funding data only. Figures may lag private rounds. Last updated 2026-06-21.

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