What Atlantic Hub does

Atlantic Hub is a privately held internationalization consultancy founded in 2016 that helps Brazilian companies establish operations in Portugal and access the broader European market. The firm operates from two physical locations—Atlantic Station in Lisbon (its headquarters and co-working innovation hub) and a São Paulo office—under the legal entity ATLANTIC HUB CONSULTORIA E TREINAMENTOS LTDA. It serves Brazilian entrepreneurs, SMBs, and enterprises across stages of internationalization, from initial market discovery through company formation and operational establishment in Portugal.

The company's service portfolio is structured as a staged methodology: Atlantic MarketFit (market research and product/service validation in Portugal), Atlantic Ignition (transculturation preparation), Atlantic Scale Out (customized internationalization for large businesses), Atlantic Access (market entry for established operators), and Atlantic Station (virtual office and fiscal address in Lisbon). Alongside consulting, Atlantic Hub generates revenue from two flagship annual events—Atlantic Connection, a business immersion event in its ninth edition scheduled for São Paulo in 2026, and Missão Web Summit Lisboa, a six-day curated mission timed to Web Summit. The firm does not operate proprietary technology products; its competitive differentiation rests on dual-market physical presence, a curated Brazil-Portugal network, and institutional partnerships with Portugal Ventures, IAPMEI, and bilateral chambers of commerce.

The business model combines professional services (consulting engagements, market studies), event revenue (ticket sales for Atlantic Connection and Web Summit Mission), and recurring managed services (virtual office subscriptions). Pricing is quote-based for consulting, tiered for events (e.g., €3,000 for the Web Summit Mission technical package), and subscription-based for the Atlantic Station virtual office. The company received a growth investment from DTCP (Deutsche Telekom Capital Partners) in October 2024, has an 11-50 employee headcount, and is led by four founding partners covering CEO, CMO, project management, and strategic advisory roles.

Name

Atlantic Hub

Legal name

ATLANTIC HUB CONSULTORIA E TREINAMENTOS LTDA

Website

https://atlantichub.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Atlantic Hub is a Lisbon- and São Paulo-based consultancy that helps Brazilian companies internationalize to Portugal and Europe through staged advisory services, market studies, virtual office support, and flagship events like Atlantic Connection and the Web Summit Mission.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Internationalization Consulting

NAICS

Convention and Trade Show Organizers (56192), Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services (541611)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Executive Summits & Invitation-Only Forums (MPAGAGAK)

akta.pro secondary industry

Conferences & Conventions Operations Services (Registration, AV, Logistics) (MPAGAGAM)

Keywords

• Business internationalization consulting
• Market entry advisory
• Market research services
• Business networking events
• Virtual office services

Headquarters

HQ city

Cascais

HQ country

Portugal

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Consulting and Advisory Services: Professional consulting services for internationalization strategy, market entry planning, and business development support for Brazilian companies expanding to Portugal and Europe. Services include market studies (MarketFit), internationalization strategy (Scale Out), and ongoing advisory.
2. Event Organization and Business Missions: Revenue from organizing premium events including Atlantic Connection (annual immersion in São Paulo) and Web Summit Mission Lisboa (6-day business mission). Events feature ticket sales, networking experiences, and curated visits to Portuguese companies and institutions.
3. Market Studies and Research: Atlantic MarketFit service providing market research and product/service validation studies for the Portuguese market. Helps companies assess market fit before full internationalization.
4. Virtual Office and Fiscal Address Services: Atlantic Station virtual office services providing fiscal address in Portugal and virtual office space for companies establishing presence in the market.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Atlantic Hub is a consulting and advisory firm that helps Brazilian companies expand to Portugal and the European market. The company provides internationalization strategy, market research studies, company formation support, virtual office services with fiscal address, and organizes flagship business networking events including Atlantic Connection and the Web Summit Mission Lisboa.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Atlantic Connection: The largest business immersion event in Portugal for Brazilian businesses, connecting leaders, investors and executives driving the strategic relationship between Brazil and Portugal.
• Atlantic Station
• Atlantic Access
• Atlantic Ignition
• Atlantic Scale Out
• Atlantic MarketFit
• Missão Web Summit Lisboa

Products and services

• Atlantic MarketFit Market research service in Portugal providing product/service fit diagnostic for Brazilian companies evaluating expansion to the Portuguese market. Includes market studies and validation before full internationalization.
• Atlantic Scale Out Customized internationalization process designed for large businesses expanding to Portugal. Provides tailored strategic planning and execution support for enterprise clients.
• Atlantic Ignition Internationalization program that assists the transculturation process and prepares companies for the Portuguese market. Designed for companies that have decided to expand to Portugal.
• Atlantic Access Market access service for companies with mature businesses already operating in Portugal, providing continued support to scale and grow their Portuguese operations.
• Atlantic Connection Annual flagship business immersion event held in São Paulo, described as the largest global event about the Brazil-Portugal ecosystem. 9th edition features 500+ business leaders, investors, and executives for networking, content, and internationalization opportunities.
• Missão Web Summit Lisboa Six-day business, technology, and innovation mission connecting Brazilian entrepreneurs, business owners, and investors with Portugal's ecosystem during Web Summit. Includes technical visits, networking events, and curated participation. Priced at €3,000 for 2026 technical package.
• Atlantic Station Virtual Office Virtual office service providing fiscal address in Portugal at a strategic and privileged location. Supports companies establishing legal presence in the Portuguese market as part of internationalization.

Quantifiable outcome

• 500+ business leaders connected annually through Atlantic Connection events
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship and minor.

• Portugal VenturescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAtlantic Hub is an Ignition Partner of Portugal Ventures, a governmental venture capital entity. Portugal Ventures supports startups and companies internationalizing to Portugal. This partnership provides Atlantic Hub clients with access to funding opportunities and ecosystem connections.
• IAPMEIcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIAPMEI (Agência para a Competitividade e Inovação) is a Portuguese governmental agency that supports business competitiveness. Atlantic Hub maintains certification/membership, indicating alignment with Portuguese business development ecosystem standards.
• Câmara de Comércio Brasil-Portugal (Federação)flagshipChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorChamber of Commerce federation supporting Brazil-Portugal business relations. Atlantic Hub is a member, leveraging the chamber's network for client referrals and legitimacy in both markets.
• Câmara de Comércio de São PaulocoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSão Paulo Chamber of Commerce partnership providing Atlantic Hub with Brazilian market connections and legitimacy, while offering chamber members access to internationalization services for Portugal.
• Atlantic StationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAtlantic Station is the business and innovation center where Atlantic Hub is headquartered in Lisbon. It provides physical workspace, networking facilities, and a hub ecosystem for companies internationalizing to Portugal.
• NOGAP.VCminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNOGAP.VC is a venture capital firm. Atlantic Hub partners with them for the Web Summit Mission organization, supporting entrepreneurs seeking funding and ecosystem connections.
• Agência SopaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerDigital marketing agency partner providing marketing services. The agency has partnered with Atlantic Hub to serve companies moving from Brazil to Portugal, offering digital marketing expertise for the Portuguese market.
• Conexão Europa ImóveisminorGTM or Marketing PartnerReal estate company in Portugal co-founded by Atlantic Hub's Benício Filho. Provides housing and relocation services for Brazilian clients moving to Portugal, complementing Atlantic Hub's internationalization services.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Startup Lisboa: Lisbon municipal incubator/accelerator that supports local and international startups with mentoring, networking, and market entry support. Competes with Atlantic Hub for the same pool of Brazilian and international entrepreneurs seeking to establish a Portuguese foothold.
• Beta-i: Lisbon-based startup accelerator and event organizer best known for co-organizing Web Summit. Operates a similar event-driven, community-led model targeting the Portuguese innovation ecosystem and international entrepreneurs — directly comparable to Atlantic Hub's event/community franchise.

Others

• Portugal Ventures: Portuguese governmental venture capital firm. Atlantic Hub is an Ignition Partner, and Portugal Ventures directly funds startups internationalizing to Portugal — providing a complementary rather than competing role, but with potential overlap in advising portfolio companies on market entry.
• Câmara de Comércio Brasil-Portugal: Federation of Brazil-Portugal chambers of commerce. Atlantic Hub is a member and channel partner of this organization, which itself offers internationalization networking and referrals — making it both a partner and a partial substitute for paid advisory services.

Broad incumbents

• Founder Institute: Global pre-seed accelerator operating in multiple countries including Brazil and Portugal. Comparable in offering structured programs for early-stage entrepreneurs expanding internationally, though at much larger scale and broader geographic remit.
• AICEP Portugal Global: Portuguese government's trade and investment agency that supports foreign companies entering Portugal and Portuguese companies expanding abroad. Directly overlaps with Atlantic Hub's internationalization advisory mandate at a much larger scale, but as a public-sector body rather than a private consultancy.

Emerging players

• Casa do Brasil de Lisboa: Brazilian community association in Lisbon serving Brazilian residents and entrepreneurs in Portugal. Comparable as a community-led support organization for the same Brazilian expat/entrepreneur audience Atlantic Hub serves, though with a non-commercial mandate.

Regional players

• Web Summit: Global technology conference held annually in Lisbon. Atlantic Hub organizes the Web Summit Mission Lisboa as a satellite program around it — making Web Summit both a partner and the largest comparable event player in the same Portuguese ecosystem.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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