A deep dive into the real journey of launching a business in Portugal. We cover the emotional and practical steps of the D2 visa, funding, and finding your community.

A Burtucala Case Study: This is a story about toys. But it’s not a story for children. It’s a story about heavy machinery, high-voltage power grids, international shipping, and the serious business of building a world-class industrial operation in Portugal. For educational purposes and to protect the privacy of our partners, we use initials and refer to the business in general terms.

While others fight over scraps in Lisbon, the real opportunity is across the river. A deep-dive investment thesis on why an abandoned factory in Barreiro is a visionary's bet, poised for massive growth before the new bridge changes everything.