To be eligible for the Golden Visa, funds must invest at least 60% in Portuguese companies. Deep tech startups that address fundamental global challenges offer the best transformation potential for the economy. The focus should be on startups that could become major companies of tomorrow, as these are the investments that will have lasting positive impact on Portugal’s economy and potentially shield the Golden Visa program from future changes due to immigration concerns.
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