The University of Porto is preparing for an important session focused on one of the country's biggest success stories. On April 15th, the University of Porto Conference Center will host a talk titled "From research to market: Feedzai, the construction of a global unicorn." This event is a key part of the U.Porto entrepreneurship conference series, which brings together academic research and business leadership.
From Academic Research to World Leadership
Feedzai is a prime example of how Portuguese unicorn startups 2026 are born from deep technical expertise. The company’s journey began with advanced research in artificial intelligence at the University of Coimbra. Today, Feedzai is a global leader in using AI to fight financial crime. It processes over $8 billion globally, protecting more than one billion people from fraud and money laundering.
The lecture will be given by Paulo Marques, a co-founder and former CTO of Feedzai. He will share how the company scaled from a local research project to a worldwide power. You can find more insights into the latest technological breakthroughs and corporate news at devs.com.pt.
Driving the Tech Ecosystem in Porto
This session highlights the growing Tech ecosystem in Porto and its connection to high-level education. Paulo Marques is not only a successful entrepreneur but also a professor and investor. His work with programs like Carnegie Mellon|Portugal shows the strong link between universities and the private sector.
As one of the leading IT companies in Portugal, Feedzai shows that local talent can build products that lead the global financial industry. The conference is free to the public and will take place at 5:00 PM in the Noble Hall of the Rectorate. It will also be broadcast live on YouTube for those who cannot attend in person.
About the U.Porto Conference Center
Established in 2025, the Center aims to be a space for dialogue on major modern challenges. Led by experts like Luís Valente de Oliveira and Elisa Ferreira, it covers everything from geopolitics to housing policies. This seventh session continues the mission of connecting the academic community with public decision-makers and the general public.
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