--- title: "Startup tech office space in Lisbon" description: "Where startup tech occupiers cluster in Lisbon, what they pay, and what the typical fit-out looks like." canonical: https://classa.info/cities/lisbon/industries/startup-tech pageType: city-industry lastUpdated: 2026-04-15T00:00:00.000Z license: "CC BY 4.0 with attribution to Class A Atlas (https://classa.info)." --- > 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. ## 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. # 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](/topics/fit-out-capex)">fit-out ($75–110/sqft), and pay around 28 EUR/sqft ($34 USD) on [Class A](/glossary/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](/topics/lease-renewal-strategy) 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. ## Related - [**Startup tech — global overview**](/industries/startup-tech) - [**Lisbon — full city profile**](/cities/lisbon) - [**Financial services in Lisbon**](/cities/lisbon/industries/financial-services) - [**Asset management in Lisbon**](/cities/lisbon/industries/asset-management) - [**Investment banking in Lisbon**](/cities/lisbon/industries/investment-banking) - [**Legal services in Lisbon**](/cities/lisbon/industries/legal-services) ## Editorial provenance Reviewed by [**Samuel Okafor**](/about/authors/samuel-okafor) — EMEA contributing editor. Last updated 2026-04-15. See our [methodology](/about/methodology) and [editorial standards](/about/editorial-standards). ### Primary sources for this page - [CBRE Marketview reports](https://www.cbre.com/insights) — CBRE - [JLL Office Insight](https://www.jll.com/en/trends-and-insights) — JLL - [Cushman & Wakefield Marketbeat](https://www.cushmanwakefield.com/en/insights) — Cushman & Wakefield - [Savills World Research](https://www.savills.com/research_articles/) — Savills - [Colliers Global Office Outlook](https://www.colliers.com/en/research) — Colliers [Full sources index](/about/sources) · [Submit a correction](/about/corrections) ## Related topics - [**Class A Lease Negotiation**](/topics/class-a-lease-negotiation) — How to negotiate a Class A office lease — the playbook from LOI to signed deal. - [**Hybrid Workplace Strategy**](/topics/hybrid-workplace-strategy) — How to size, structure, and lease a Class A office for a hybrid workforce. - [**ESG / LEED for Tenants**](/topics/esg-leed-tenants) — How tenants evaluate, negotiate, and report on ESG performance in a Class A office lease. - [**Cross-border Expansion**](/topics/cross-border-expansion) — How to run a coordinated Class A office search across multiple geographies. - [**Fit-out Capex**](/topics/fit-out-capex) — How to budget, sequence, and govern Class A office fit-out capex. - [**Lease vs Flex**](/topics/lease-vs-flex) — When premium flex (coworking, [managed office](/glossary/managed-office)) beats a conventional Class A lease — and vice versa. --- Citation: Source: Class A Atlas (https://classa.info/cities/lisbon/industries/startup-tech), updated 2026-04-15T00:00:00.000Z.