Euronext opens new headquarters in Porto
The Porto Leading Investor established its new European hub in Porto, with space for up to 700 employees
Porto Leading Investor Euronext has opened a new headquarters in the centre of Porto, a historic and fully renovated building that once housed the Faculty of Pharmacy. The investment, described by the group’s CEO, Stéphane Boujnah, as "the most expensive project” ever made in real estate by Euronext, will allow the company to expand its Porto team to between 600 and 700 people.
In just over eight years, Euronext’s technology and services centre in Porto has grown from fewer than 100 employees to nearly 500, making Portugal the group’s third-largest location in terms of workforce. Local authorities and company executives alike have hailed the move as a testament to Porto’s ability to attract multinational investment, particularly in high-tech and knowledge-driven sectors.
Stéphane Boujnah underlined that Portugal offers a favourable environment for Euronext’s European expansion, citing local talent as a key factor. The Porto centre is now home to operations ranging from post-trading and cybersecurity to infrastructure, finance, HR, and innovation projects, including an artificial intelligence team led by Portuguese specialists.
For the city, the project represents a major milestone in economic development. According to Porto’s Mayor, Rui Moreira, the expansion "confirms the strategic importance of Porto” and demonstrates the city’s capacity to compete on a European scale. By hosting Euronext’s technological centre, Porto strengthens its visibility in the financial and tech industries, attracting further innovation, investment, and highly specialised talent.
With yet another major multinational making its presence felt in one of the city's historic buildings, Porto once again emerges as a key player in Europe’s financial and technological landscape, providing both immediate employment opportunities and long-term prospects for innovation, competitiveness, and sustainable growth.
The company's expansion project was also supported by InvestPorto. By providing guidance, strategic support, and aftercare, InvestPorto helped Euronext to scale its operations locally, reinforcing the city's proactive approach to retain and ultimately expand foreign direct investment.
