Perguntas Qb

What Perguntas Qb does

Perguntas Qb is a Lisbon-headquartered, Portuguese-language medical exam preparation platform founded in 2021 that operates two core product lines: a PNA (Prova Nacional de Acesso) question bank for Portuguese medical graduates seeking specialty training placement, and a Revalidação/Equivalência platform for foreign-trained doctors (predominantly Brazilian and Latin American) seeking to validate their medical diplomas in Portugal. The platform delivers over 5,500 clinical cases in Portuguese, ten simulation exams matching PNA format and timing (fifteen for equivalência), 10 PNA simulation exams, summaries and flashcards, a community forum with gamified leaderboards (Sinapses), and the Dr. Qb © AI medical assistant integrated directly into test-taking flows. Additional surfaces include mobile apps on iOS and Android, a podcast on Spotify and Apple Podcasts, and physical study books (Sebenta PNA >300 pages; Sebenta RD) distributed through 4,000+ CTT pickup points across Portugal.

The business model is product-led and primarily subscription-recurring, with tiered plans ranging from €199 (2 months) to €279 (until PNA 2026) for PNA candidates and €189-€239 for equivalência candidates, with Buy Now Pay Later installment options and a free experimental test as a top-of-funnel acquisition tool. Supplementary revenue comes from one-time physical book sales (€39.50-€69.50), and customer acquisition is amplified by a 20+ partner discount ecosystem (Holmes Place, Smile Up, Insparya, Wook, Fitness UP, IATI Seguros, etc.) and testimonials from top-performing PNA finishers (1st-4th place across multiple years). The company reports that 92% of Top 100 PNA 2025 students studied with Qb and holds a 9.8/10 student satisfaction rating, alongside 91% satisfaction on the equivalência platform. The company is privately held, has approximately 10 employees, and shows no disclosed external funding rounds, acquisitions, or ownership changes in the available data.

Name

Perguntas Qb

Legal name

Perguntas Qb

Website

https://perguntasqb.pt

Company type

Private

Founded year

2021

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Perguntas Qb is a Lisbon-based, Portuguese-language medical exam preparation platform founded in 2021. It serves Portuguese medical graduates preparing for the PNA specialty-access exam and foreign-trained doctors pursuing diploma revalidation, offering a curated clinical-case question bank, simulation exams, AI study assistance, and physical textbooks via subscription and product-led growth.

Ownership category

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Product category

Medical Exam Preparation Software

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PRIMARYEDANAIAA

Healthcare & Medical Licensure Exam Prep (USMLE/COMLEX, NCLEX, Dentistry, Pharmacy, PA)

Education/Tutoring & Test Preparation/Professional Certification & Licensure Exam Prep

Keywords

• Medical exam preparation
• Clinical question bank
• Medical residency exams
• Online medical education
• AI study assistant

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Supply Chain, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Subscription plans (PNA platform): Tiered subscription plans for PNA exam preparation with Buy Now, Pay Later options. Plans include 'Until PNA 2026' (€279), 6 months (€289), and 2 months (€199).
2. Subscription plans (Revalidação/Equivalência platform): Tiered subscription plans for medical diploma revalidation exam preparation. Plans include 'Until Equivalência 2026', 6 months (€239), and 2 months (€189).
3. Physical book sales (Sebenta PNA): Physical Sebenta PNA textbook sold for €69.50 (regular) or €39.50 for Qb students, with delivery to 4,000+ CTT pickup points.
4. Physical book sales (Sebenta RD): Physical Resumos book sold for €49.50 for Qb students preparing for revalidation exams.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Perguntas Qb sells a Portuguese-language medical exam preparation SaaS platform centered on a question bank of 5,500+ clinical cases adapted to Portugal's Prova Nacional de Acesso (PNA) matrix, supplemented by simulation exams, summaries, flashcards, the Sebenta PNA textbook, a community forum, and a proprietary AI assistant called Dr. Qb. The product is delivered as a subscription (tiered until-exam, 6-month, and 2-month plans, with Buy Now Pay Later) and additionally serves foreign-trained doctors preparing for the Revalidação/Equivalência diploma exam on a parallel platform. Companion physical books (Sebenta PNA and Sebenta RD) are sold for one-time delivery across Portugal, and free mobile apps extend access on iOS and Android.

Product overview

Perguntas Qb is a unified SaaS platform offering a comprehensive Portuguese question bank for medical exam preparation. The core offering consists of the Perguntas Qb web platform featuring over 5,500 clinical cases in Single Best Answer format, enhanced by multiple integrated modules: Dr. Qb AI assistant for contextual study help, 10 simulation exams matching the PNA format, digital summaries and flashcards collections, a physical Sebenta PNA textbook (>300 pages), a community forum with professional doubts support, performance statistics dashboard, table/diagram database, and a free mobile app for iOS/Android. The platform serves two primary user segments: candidates for the Prova Nacional de Acesso (PNA) medical residency exam and foreign doctors seeking medical diploma revalidation in Portugal. Additional products include the Podcast Perguntas Qb on Spotify/Apple Podcasts for audio-based learning and the physical Livro Resumos Qb for revalidation candidates. The platform operates on a subscription model with three tiers (until PNA 2026, 6 months, and 2 months).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Dr. Qb ©: AI-powered medical assistant that helps users learn, study, and practice for the PNA — provides contextual answers without generic or off-topic responses.
• Podcast Perguntas Qb
• Sebenta PNA
• Sebenta RD (Revalidação)

Products and services

• Perguntas Qb PNA Subscription Platform Subscription SaaS platform for Portuguese medical graduates preparing for the Prova Nacional de Acesso (PNA), offering 5,500+ clinical cases in Single Best Answer format, 10 simulation exams matching PNA distribution, customizable tests, summaries, flashcards, performance statistics, a community forum, and the Dr. Qb AI assistant. Sold via tiered plans (Until PNA 2026 at €279, 6 months at €289, 2 months at €199) with Buy Now, Pay Later.
• Perguntas Qb Revalidação/Equivalência Subscription Platform Subscription SaaS platform for foreign-trained doctors (primarily Brazilian and Latin American graduates) preparing for Portugal's medical diploma revalidation theoretical exam. Includes question bank adapted to the equivalência matrix, 15 simulation exams of 120 questions, summaries, and study materials. Tiered plans (Until Equivalência 2026, 6 months at €239, 2 months at €189) with Buy Now, Pay Later.
• Dr. Qb © AI Medical Assistant Proprietary AI medical assistant that helps users learn, study, and practice for the PNA without generic or out-of-context responses. Accessible as a dedicated tab and inline within practice tests to provide tips, explanations, and review materials. Text-based generative AI capability targeted at Portuguese-language medical study.
• Perguntas Qb Mobile App Free mobile application for iOS and Android providing access to the Qb question bank and study features, enabling study on phones and tablets. Downloadable from Google Play (pt.perguntasqb) and Apple App Store (id6478873105).
• Sebenta PNA Exclusiva Qb (Physical Book) Physical textbook covering all topics in the official PNA matrix in over 300 pages. Priced at €69.50 for non-Qb students and €39.50 for Qb subscribers, with delivery to 4,000+ CTT pickup points across Portugal. Digital version included with the platform subscription.
• Sebenta RD / Livro Resumos Qb (Revalidação Physical Book) Physical book version of the exclusive summaries collection for medical diploma revalidation candidates, priced at €49.50 for Qb students.
• Podcast Perguntas Qb Audio podcast featuring quick revisions, exam tips, essential topics, clinical case reviews, and student testimonials for PNA preparation. Distributed on Spotify (show id 42zvTG5ECbKeC3UqAZGxkp) and Apple Podcasts (id 1865224101).

Quantifiable outcome

• 92% of PNA 2025 Top 100 students used Qb
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

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AI maturity

App detail

AI capability3 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

21 partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Holmes PlaceminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPremium gym chain with 13 locations in Portugal. Offers Qb customers 3 days of free access (worth €120) including gym, group classes, pool, sauna and jacuzzi.
• IATI SegurosminorGTM or Marketing PartnerTravel insurance provider with 24-hour support. Offers 5% discount on any insurance subscription for Qb customers.
• Smile UpminorGTM or Marketing PartnerDental clinic chain with 75+ locations in Portugal. Offers 10-25% discount on dental treatments including whitening (25%), extractions (20%), orthodontics (15%), and implants (10%) for Qb customers.
• InsparyaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerHair transplant clinic leader in Portugal with 5 clinics and 70,000+ patients. Offers 17% discount on hair transplant procedures (from €6,350 to €5,250) for Qb customers until 31/12/2026.
• My PNAminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMentorship team of doctors with excellent PNA scores. Offers €30 discount on first monthly payment for any mentorship plan using code QB-MyPNA.
• Uni EscapeminorGTM or Marketing PartnerTravel agency offering free quotes for dream destinations. Offers €40 discount on travel bookings for Qb customers.
• ZumubminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPortuguese sports nutrition brand with 10,000+ products from 500 brands. Offers 10% discount using code PERGUNTASQB.
• Med ProofminorGTM or Marketing PartnerTranslation, revision, formatting, statistics, and design services for health-related academic work. Offers €30 discount using code MEDPROOFQB.
• IRS FacilminorGTM or Marketing PartnerOnline tax filing service for Portugal. Offers €5 discount using code PerguntasQb.
• ToucArteminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCotton surgical caps with different patterns. Offers €10 discount on first purchase of 5 or more caps.
• medXploreminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLargest national congress for General Training Interns, 100% online in September. Offers €5 discount on any ticket for Qb alumni.
• Proft FardasminorGTM or Marketing PartnerProfessional clothing and footwear for healthcare workers. Offers 10% discount on all Health category products using code QB-PROFIT.
• Body ConceptminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAesthetic and wellness clinic chain with 50+ clinics. Offers additional 10% discount (up to 25% total) on aesthetic treatments and services.
• Depil ConceptminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLaser hair removal and phototherapy clinic chain with 80+ locations. Offers additional 10% discount (up to 25% total) on laser hair removal and beauty services.
• Mind FirstminorGTM or Marketing PartnerOnline psychology, psychiatry and mindfulness consultations. Offers €15 discount on clinical psychology and psychotherapy, and €35 discount on psychiatry consultations.
• WookminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLargest online bookstore in Portugal with millions of books. Offers exclusive campaigns and additional discounts for Qb customers.
• Academia Clínica EspregueiraminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLeader in medical rehabilitation and sports courses and post-graduations. Offers 10% discount on all courses and 5% on post-graduation tuitions using code PERGUNTASQB10.
• Clubes PhiveminorGTM or Marketing PartnerFitness clubs in Lisbon, Porto, Coimbra and Leiria with heated pool, sauna, Turkish bath, jacuzzi, gym, pilates and group classes. Offers 70% discount on registration and €5 weekly discount.
• Maly SocksminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCompression socks brand for healthcare workers. Offers 10% discount using code perguntasqb10.
• Fitness UPminorGTM or Marketing PartnerFitness chain with 70+ gyms across Portugal. Offers 1 month free plus free registration using code UP-PERGUNTASQB.
• Conselheiros da VisãominorGTM or Marketing PartnerOptical chain with 150+ stores nationwide. Offers 20-30% discount on prescription glasses, 15% on sunglasses and contact lenses, 10% on cleaning products.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• UWorld: Leading medical licensure and board exam prep platform (USMLE, COMLEX, NCLEX) with subscription-based question banks, performance tracking, and detailed explanations. Directly comparable in business model and product mechanics; potential threat if it expands into Portuguese PNA localization given its content-authoring capabilities and capital base.
• Lecturio: Medical education platform combining video lectures, question banks, and AI-driven study tools for medical school and USMLE prep. Comparable in subscription model, multi-modality content (videos + Qbank + AI), and target audience of medical trainees preparing for high-stakes exams.
• TrueLearn: USMLE and medical board exam prep platform with adaptive question banks, performance analytics, and institution-level analytics for medical schools. Comparable Qbank + analytics + subscription model targeting the same high-stakes medical exam preparation niche.
• AMBOSS: Global medical knowledge and exam-prep platform combining a curated clinical library with Qbank-style practice questions, used by medical students and residents worldwide including in Portugal. Most directly comparable to Perguntas Qb in product model (question bank + study assistant), target audience (medical trainees), and increasingly in geographic overlap.
• Pastest: UK-based medical exam prep platform offering question banks, mock exams, and revision resources for MRCP, MRCGP, PLAB, and medical school finals. Closely analogous to Perguntas Qb's model of localized question banks tied to a specific national exam pathway; demonstrates the same exam-prep vertical Qb operates in.

Emerging players

• Picmonic: Visual/audio medical education platform using mnemonic videos and spaced-repetition study tools for nursing and medical students. Comparable in audience (health-professions trainees) and adjacent in content modality (study aids + visual learning); overlaps with Qb's flashcards/summaries module.
• BoardVitals: Online medical board review and question bank platform for physicians, nurses, and allied health professionals preparing for certification exams. Comparable in question-bank + analytics + subscription model and in targeting high-stakes health-professions licensure pathways.

Regional players

• CTO Medicina: Spain's leading MIR (Médico Interno Residente) exam preparation platform, offering question banks, simulations, and courses for the Spanish medical specialty access exam. Direct functional analog of Perguntas Qb's PNA preparation model but for the Iberian sibling market; useful benchmark for vertical strategy and unit economics.
• Promir: Spanish MIR exam prep provider with question banks, simulation exams, and live courses serving medical graduates targeting specialty training in Spain. Closely parallels Perguntas Qb's value proposition (national-exam-adapted question bank + simulation + explanations) in the adjacent Spanish-language Iberian market.

Broad incumbents

• Osmosis (Elsevier): Medical education platform (now part of Elsevier) offering video explanations, spaced repetition, and question banks for medical students globally. Broader incumbent in adjacent health-professions education; comparable in product breadth, AI-enabled study, and target learner, though not a direct PNA competitor.

Market position

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Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Investors

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Investments

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