PORTUGAL Trends and Developments Contributed by: Diogo Pereira Duarte, Ricardo Henriques, Isabel Pinheiro Torres and João Diogo Barbosa, Abreu Advogados
Conclusions The fintech sector has demonstrated remark - able resilience and the capacity for sustainable growth for some time now. After enduring previ - ous challenges, a renewed sense of optimism is renewed due to a more favourable economic and regulatory environment. The expansion of the ecosystem, reflected in the increase in the number of companies and investors and the size of the market, highlights the strength of the Portuguese fintech scene. This year is expected to be marked by regulatory progress (with the expectation of further simplification and clarity) and industry growth. In any case, global inte - gration and competition show the need for fin - tech companies to invest in their preparedness, anticipating all types of business threats, from newcomers to established players, as well as legal compliance.
to assess investment risk, automate fund man- agement, and identify high-potential startups is becoming a norm, allowing fund managers to reduce overhead costs while improving deci - sion-making processes. Ultimately, the combination of regulatory clar - ity, technology-driven fund models, and growing AUM will help solidify Portugal’s position as a key hub for venture capital and fintech innova - tion, attracting a new wave of entrepreneurs, investors, and disruptive technologies in the coming years. European legislation, through the SIU, is also expected to evolve to facilitate access from retail investors to investment funds. All this contributes to a favourable context for fintech companies entering the venture capital industry in Portugal.
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