ITALY
Italy’s thriving markets in F&B, crafts, real estate, and auto spares provides unique opportunities for SMEs & StartUps to enter the EU. The Italian workforce is diverse, regional tax incentives in the South are aplenty, and the polity's support for expansion in sectors with high domestic & international demand ensures that entrepreneurialism does not suffer. Italy’s VC landscape is expanding, with Milan & Rome as key hubs for investment. Programs like Smart&Start Italia support innovation-driven projects, offering investors an ideal blend of cultural richness, market opportunity, and easily accessible growth.
NUMBERS THAT MATTER
EDB RANK
58
MW
€1,100/M
AVERAGE PIT
43%
AVERAGE CIT
27.8%
CoL
€1,500/M
TOP PERFORMING INDUSTRIES
ROI
TEXTILES
17%
LIQUOR
19%
PAPER
11.5%
REAL ESTATE & FINANCE
9.9%
CONSTRUCTION
12%
PORTUGAL
A vibrant landscape for small investors & MSMEs, especially in tourism, F&B, real estate, and wellness. Lisbon has quickly risen as a prominent tech hub, fostering a supportive startup community with dynamic resources. Investors enjoy lower labor costs compared to Western Europe, along with access to Portugal’s highly skilled workforce. Portugal’s VC ecosystem is expanding, with programs like Portugal Ventures channeling support into early-stage startups. Lisbon’s appeal to angel investors is particularly strong in fintech and digital sectors, making Portugal a gateway for high-potential investments and a lifestyle that appeals to global entrepreneurs.
NUMBERS THAT MATTER
EDB RANK
58
MW
€1,100/M
AVERAGE PIT
43%
AVERAGE CIT
27.8%
CoL
€1,500/M
TOP PERFORMING INDUSTRIES
ROI
TEXTILES
17%
LIQUOR
19%
PAPER
11.5%
CZECHIA
Czechia’s strategic location in Central Europe + growing logistics & manufacturing sectors make it a top choice for SMEs. Investors benefit from skilled & affordable labour + access to programs like CzechInvest & OPPIK, (grants for innovation & industrial growth). Prague’s VC landscape is drawing significant attention in digital transformation & logistics, making Czechia ideal for those seeking a cost-effective entry point with substantial potential for regional expansion & a supportive ecosystem for businesses.
NUMBERS THAT MATTER
EDB RANK
58
MW
€1,100/M
AVERAGE PIT
43%
AVERAGE CIT
27.8%
CoL
€1,500/M
TOP PERFORMING INDUSTRIES
ROI
TEXTILES
17%
LIQUOR
19%
PAPER
11.5%
SPAIN
A vibrant landscape for small investors & MSMEs, especially in tourism, F&B, real estate, and wellness. Lisbon has quickly risen as a prominent tech hub, fostering a supportive startup community with dynamic resources. Investors enjoy lower labor costs compared to Western Europe, along with access to Portugal’s highly skilled workforce. Portugal’s VC ecosystem is expanding, with programs like Portugal Ventures channeling support into early-stage startups. Lisbon’s appeal to angel investors is particularly strong in fintech and digital sectors, making Portugal a gateway for high-potential investments and a lifestyle that appeals to global entrepreneurs.
NUMBERS THAT MATTER
EDB RANK
58
MW
€1,100/M
AVERAGE PIT
43%
AVERAGE CIT
27.8%
CoL
€1,500/M
TOP PERFORMING INDUSTRIES
ROI
TEXTILES
17%
LIQUOR
19%
PAPER
11.5%
The Hidden Gem
A vibrant landscape for small investors & MSMEs, especially in tourism, F&B, real estate, and wellness. Lisbon has quickly risen as a prominent tech hub, fostering a supportive startup community with dynamic resources. Investors enjoy lower labor costs compared to Western Europe, along with access to Portugal’s highly skilled workforce. Portugal’s VC ecosystem is expanding, with programs like Portugal Ventures channeling support into early-stage startups. Lisbon’s appeal to angel investors is particularly strong in fintech and digital sectors, making Portugal a gateway for high-potential investments and a lifestyle that appeals to global entrepreneurs.
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