About us
We are the largest startup community in Portugal
351 Community came together with the goal of creating a startup scene that’s more connected, inclusive and wise.
In our community you can connect and share wisdom with fellow founders and ecosystem partners, and discover events, news, advice, job listings and startup opportunities happening across the ecosystem.
If you are engaged with the Portuguese startup industry and want to keep up to date with the ever-growing startup scene, 351 might be a good first door for you! Our arms are open and every member is reachable without a middle person.
Check out our website for more info: 351.community
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Upcoming events
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Power Hour #24 Enterprise Sales for Startups
UPTEC, R. Alfredo Allen n.º 455/461, Porto, PTWhat makes enterprise sales different? How can founders build credibility with corporate buyers? What is the mindset and strategies needed to navigate longer and more complex sales cycles?
This hands-on Power Hour will give you the opportunity to share your experience and get custom-made strategies to improve your B2B sales strategy: What is your target company size? What is the average deal size you are currently closing? What is the primary obstacle in your sales pipeline right now?
Afonso Santos, Co-Founder of Founders Founders and Head of Retail Media for Southern Europe & LATAM at Kevel, will share practical lessons from building and scaling enterprise sales, from his experience closing deals with large organizations like Continente, NOS, El Corte Inglés, and PayPal.
Register here - https://luma.com/m1sbbw28
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Meet the Portugal Startup Ecosystem (In-Person Networking Event)
Fintech House, Av. Duque de Loulé 12, 1050-093 Lisboa, Lisbon, PT🚀 Ready to Launch Your Startup Journey? Join us for an exclusive evening where innovation meets inspiration! Discover how to build and scale a successful startup with insights from Joana Pinto (Clynx / Lampsy / Gleedot ) and Nuno Fernandes (Dig-in) w/ the moderation of Sofia Soares, Ecosystem Builder Expert. Then, get inspired by the future of Portuguese entrepreneurship at the Founder Institute Portugal 2026 Demo Day, showcasing pitches from the latest cohort. We'll wrap up with a vibrant networking session — the perfect chance to connect with founders, mentors, and investors. 📍 Don't miss this opportunity to plug into the heart of Portugal's startup ecosystem!
What You'll Learn:
- How successful founders built great companies
- Local Organizations to help launch and grow your startup
- Little-known resources that benefit your industry
- How to find Mentors
- Additional funding sources for early-stage founders
Talk with the Founders from:
DIG-IN
Discover how DIG-IN emerged from one of the most remarkable founder-led transformations in the Portuguese tech ecosystem. Following Zomato's exit from Portugal, the team executed a management buyout, acquired the local operation and data assets, and rebuilt the business into a fast-growing FoodTech and market intelligence platform. Today, DIG-IN serves leading consumer brands, has completed its first investment round, earned innovation recognition, joined the Unicorn Factory Lisbon Scaling Up program, and is expanding internationally with the ambition of becoming Europe's leading F&B intelligence platform.Clynx Health / Lampsy / Gleedot
You'll also hear from Joana Pinto, a biomedical engineer and serial entrepreneur. She began her journey by founding Clynx Health, an award-winning HealthTech startup that raised early investment to transform physiotherapy through digital rehabilitation. She later joined Lampsy Health, an award-winning startup developing an AI-powered medical device for epilepsy detection, recognized internationally through achievements such as the WIRED Health Startup Showcase and which was selected as one of the most promising startups by the Unicorn Factory Lisbon, gaining recognition for its innovation in digital health.Continuing her entrepreneurial path, Joana went on to build Letri, and most recently Gleedot, an AI-driven platform that helps families discover, organize, and manage children's activities and experiences in a more personalized and engaging way. Recognized among the Top 100 Most Influential Women in Startups & VC in Europe (2026), Joana will share her lessons on building, scaling, and continuously reinventing herself as a founder.
Moderator: Sofia Soares is an experiened ecossystem builder, that has supported Lisbon City Council to build and internationalize its startup ecosystem!
Additional Resources:
Find more Startup Events, learn about Finding a Co-Founder, or visit our Insights Blog for more startup tips.About Founder Institute
The Founder Institute is the world’s most proven network to turn ideas into fundable startups, and startups into global businesses. Since 2009, our structured accelerator programs have helped over 9,000 entrepreneurs raise over 2BN in funding. Based in Silicon Valley and with chapters across 100 countries, our mission is to empower communities of talented and motivated people to build impactful technology companies worldwide.36 attendees
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