Where do startup tech occupiers lease office space in Lisbon?

Most cluster in Parque das Nações. Rent runs ~28 EUR/sqft ($34 USD) for trophy and prime stock.

What fit-out spec do startup tech occupiers run in Lisbon?

Typically mid at $75–110/sqft.

How much office space per seat should a startup tech occupier plan in Lisbon?

Plan ~130 sqft per seat blended. A 100-person team typically takes 13,000 sqft.

What NAICS codes describe the startup tech vertical?

Representative NAICS 2022 codes: 541511, 541512, 518210.

What is the talent index in Lisbon?

78/100. Use the city profile for full detail.

Startup tech occupiers in Lisbon typically cluster in Parque das Nações, plan ~130 sqft per seat at mid fit-out ($75–110/sqft), and pay around 28 EUR/sqft ($34 USD) on Class A.

Preferred submarket: Parque das Nações.
Typical fit-out spec: Mid ($75–110/sqft).
Plan ~130 sqft per seat for headcount sizing.
Class A rent context: 28 EUR/sqft ($34 USD).
Typical lease: 5 years with 4 months rent-free.
Talent depth in Lisbon: 78/100.

Startup tech office space in Lisbon

Startup tech occupiers in Lisbon typically cluster in Parque das Nações, plan ~130 sqft per seat at mid fit-out">fit-out ($75–110/sqft), and pay around 28 EUR/sqft ($34 USD) on Class A.

TL;DR

Preferred submarket: Parque das Nações.
Typical fit-out spec: Mid ($75–110/sqft).
Plan ~130 sqft per seat for headcount sizing.
Class A rent context: 28 EUR/sqft ($34 USD).
Typical lease: 5 years with 4 months rent-free.
Talent depth in Lisbon: 78/100.

Where they cluster

Startup tech occupiers in Lisbon typically anchor in Parque das Nações. Tech, telecom (Vodafone), professional services, healthcare.

What they pay

Class A rent in Lisbon runs 28 EUR/sqft ($34 USD) on a 5-year lease with 4 months free. Prime submarkets sit at or modestly above the city index.

Spec and fit-out

Typical startup tech fit-out targets mid specification at $75–110/sqft. Functional Cat-B with branded reception and standard meeting-room mix is standard.

Headcount sizing

Plan around 130 sqft per seat blended (workstation + circulation + amenity). A 100-headcount startups office in Lisbon typically targets 13,000 sqft of leasable area.

Talent angle

Series B–D scale-ups prioritize flexibility and signature loft stock to attract engineering talent away from incumbents. Deep tech, BPO, and creative talent. Strong feed from Universidade de Lisboa, Universidade Nova, and ISCTE. English-fluent professional base supports international corporate HQs.

Tax and lease context

Headline corporate tax: 21%. Net leases. 5-year terms with optional renewal standard. Free rent of 3-5 months and TI of €50-€90/sqm typical.

Key facts

city	Lisbon
industry	Startup tech
naics	541511, 541512, 518210
preferredSubmarket	Parque das Nações
preferredFitoutSpec	Mid
fitoutBand	$75–110/sqft
sqftPerSeat	130
classARentLocal	28 EUR/sqft/yr
classARentUsd	$34/sqft/yr
vacancyPct	7.8%
typicalLeaseYears	5
typicalRentFreeMonths	4
talentIndex	78
corporateTaxPct	21%

Frequently asked questions

Where do startup tech occupiers lease office space in Lisbon?: Most cluster in Parque das Nações. Rent runs ~28 EUR/sqft ($34 USD) for trophy and prime stock.
What fit-out spec do startup tech occupiers run in Lisbon?: Typically mid at $75–110/sqft.
How much office space per seat should a startup tech occupier plan in Lisbon?: Plan ~130 sqft per seat blended. A 100-person team typically takes 13,000 sqft.
What NAICS codes describe the startup tech vertical?: Representative NAICS 2022 codes: 541511, 541512, 518210.
What is the talent index in Lisbon?: 78/100. Use the city profile for full detail.

Editorial provenance

Reviewed by Samuel Okafor — EMEA contributing editor. Last updated 2026-04-15. See our methodology and editorial standards.

Primary sources for this page

CBRE Marketview reports — CBRE
JLL Office Insight — JLL
Cushman & Wakefield Marketbeat — Cushman & Wakefield
Savills World Research — Savills
Colliers Global Office Outlook — Colliers

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