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4. Museu do Tesouro Real: Museum of the Year 2026 6. REIMATEC, Lda: Best LED & LCD Display Solutions Provider 2026 7. Coruscant – Listing Sponsors & Advisors: Best Capital Markets Advisory Firm 2026 8. AG Consulting: European Finance Advisory Firm of the Year 2026 & Corporate Finance Excellence Award 2026 9. Nat'elier: Leading Pastel de Nata Experience 2026 10. SBA – Business Transformation Advisory®: Business Transformation Consultancy of the Year 2026 – Lisbon & Leadership Partnership Excellence Award 2026 – Lisbon 11. MIKASA Investments: Best Boutique Real Estate Investment Consultancy 2026 – Algarve & Excellence Award in Strategic Property Investment 2026 – Algarve Contents
Portuguese Business Awards 2026 Located in the Ajuda district of Lisbon, the Palace of Ajuda is an iconic landmark that symbolises the rich history of Portugal. With its construction, beginning in 1795, spanning the course of more than two centuries – distinguished by regular interruptions from natural disasters, political tension, and financial challenges – the neoclassical structure represents the period of significant shifts that transformed Portugal politically and culturally from the late 18th century through to the early 20th century. Originally built to house the royal family after the 1755 earthquake and tsunami, the Palace did not become a permanent royal residence until the latter half of the 19th century, under the reign of King Luís I and his wife, Queen Maria Pia of Savoy. Their occupancy sparked a new era for Ajuda, marked by a new mission to complete and modernise the palace whilst aligning it with contemporary standards of comfort and style. The 5 October 1910 Revolution marked the overthrow of the Portuguese monarchy and the establishment of the First Portuguese Republic, an event driven by widespread discontent with the monarchy’s inability to adapt to modern times. The royal family was forced into exile to the UK, and the Palace of Ajuda would no longer function as a royal residence. This marked the end of a long era for Ajuda, one that had played a significant role in Portugal’s legacy for over a century. In the years that followed the revolution, the Palace of Ajuda was transformed into a national heritage site. The new government recognised the palace’s cultural and historical value, and made extensive efforts to preserve its legacy for future generations. Over time, Ajuda was repurposed to serve various functions, including housing government offices and, today, it is still the official banquet house for official receptions of the President of the Portuguese Republic and where is the ceremony of the Portuguese Government taking office. Furthermore, substantial Museum of the Year 2026 For the first time ever, more than one thousand jewels and precious objects of the Portuguese Royal Crown are in permanent public display. Museu do Tesouro Real, a breathtaking museum located in the new west wing of the Ajuda National Palace, proudly displays this exhibition in one of the largest vaults in the world. We took a closer look at this awe-inspiring attraction below, as Museu do Tesouro Real is recognised in the Portuguese Business Awards 2026. AIM-Jun26056 portions of the palace were opened to the public as a museum, showcasing the many art collections, furnishings, and personal items of the monarchy. Today, the Palace of Ajuda offers tourists and history buffs a glimpse into the lavish lifestyle of Portugal’s royal family, providing invaluable insights into the artistic, cultural, and social aspects of the 19th century court. The palace-museum’s mission is to study, conserve, restore, enhance, and divulge the collections of the Portuguese Royal Household, in addition to safeguarding the authenticity of its interiors as an iconic historic residence. Within the new west wing of this historical building is the Museu do Tesouro Real, also known as the Royal Treasure Museum. The Museu do Tesouro Real was created to permanently exhibit a unique, internationally recognised collection of valuable assets from the former Portuguese Crown Treasure. Previously hidden in a secret place, away from the public somewhere in Lisbon, this collection is now permanently on display for visitors for the very first time since June 2022. This collection is a unique treasure of more than 22,000 gemstones, showcasing the finest European jewellery and goldsmithery from the 16th century to the early 20th century – including the most impressive 18th century European royal tableware, and one of the biggest golden nuggets ever found. Equalling the finest royal treasures in Europe, this collection stands out for its value, rarity, and historical significance, positioning Museu do Tesouro Real as a national landmark and significant reference point in European museology. The exhibition is presented across eleven distinct collections of goldsmithery, jewellery, textile, paintings, tableware, and furnishings. This is categorised as Gold and Diamonds from Brazil, Coins and Medals of the Crown, Jewels, Orders of Knighthood and Orders of Merit, Royal Insignia, The Crown’s Silver, Private Collections, Diplomatic Gifts, The Royal Chapel, Royal Table, and The Treasure’s Travels. Every single one of the 1,000+ pieces comprising these collections have undergone meticulous restoration and
5. Museum of the Year 2026 conservation processes. All 22,000 gemstones – encompassing diamonds, rubies, sapphires, and emeralds – were subjected to a gemmological study. Furthermore, a complete catalogue of the collection has been produced and printed, ensuring that every piece is recorded, accounted for, and preserved. Now, it is stored in a permanent exhibition space with three floors that doubles as one of the largest safety deposit boxes in the world: a 775 m² golden safe box protected by two doors that weigh five tonnes each. Visitors are invited to explore the 11 sections spread across three floors of Museu do Tesouro Real, a contemporary and sophisticated display that blends artefacts with informative media. They are accompanied by a full chronology of the treasure, along with images of the royal family through the ages. These images contextualise the royal palace and the ways in which the treasure was utilised by its monarchs, teaching visitors about anything from the acclamation of D. João VI to the historical and social context of the Bragança Dynasty. Interestingly, the Portuguese kings and queens since 1640 were not Coronated but instead acclaimed kings and queens. Therefore, in these cases, a crown was not to be worn but to be kept next to the king or queen on top of a pillow. The reason for this is linked to the country’s deeply rooted respect for Mary, mother of Jesus, who holds the permanent status of queen across all of Portugal. Additionally, this fact is just one of the fascinating pieces of information visitors can learn from this dedicated museum. Museu do Tesouro Real understands that immersion is essential to the complete experience. Its educational services work closely with targeted groups to provide thematic guided tours, theatre-inspired guided tours, workshops, dissertations, colloquiums, history and jewellery courses, and school programmes. Looking ahead, the team is working to establish guided tours for every museum visitor, either through the professional guides of its educational services or through mobile applications for self-guided tours. As an honorary member of Portugal’s brands of excellence, Museu do Tesouro Real seeks to keep its collection alive whilst contributing to the advancement of artistic and cultural development in Portugal. A shining example of this commitment has been the launch of its jewellery competition, organised in 2025, with dozens of jewellers entering pieces inspired by the collection. This year, the winner of the competition has launched an exclusive jewellery collection for Museu do Tesouro Real. Ultimately, Museu do Tesouro Real aspires to establish itself as an international reference in museology, a position that has no doubt been earned by the unrivalled variety and rarity of its collection. The museum has played an instrumental role in honouring the legacy of Portugal’s monarchy, meticulously preserving every piece of the Royal Treasury so that it can continue to inform, inspire, and invite visitors from around the world for many years to come. For this exceptional work, we at EU Business News are delighted to recognise Museu do Tesouro Real as the Museum of the Year 2026. Contact: Nuno Vale, Executive Director Email: [email protected] Company: Museu do Tesouro Real Web Address: www.tesouroreal.pt
Portuguese Business Awards 2026 Best LED & LCD Display Solutions Provider 2026 REIMATEC is a Portuguese technology company specialising in professional LED and LCD display solutions. Recognised by SCORING five times as one of the Top 5% Best SMEs in Portugal – including four consecutive certifications – the company combines technical ambition with responsible, consistent management. Following its recognition as Best LED & LCD Display Solutions Provider 2026 at the Portuguese Business Awards, we spoke with Managing Director Amândio Cruz about the engineering-led approach behind ARCLAB and the company’s next stage of growth. Based in Anadia, REIMATEC is a Portuguese technology company specialising in professional LED and LCD display systems. Since 2009, the company has developed and engineered solutions ranging from indoor fine-pitch video walls and outdoor digital billboards to applications for retail, corporate environments, sports venues, cultural spaces, rental companies, and live events. Its products are presented under ARCLAB, a Portuguese brand developed and engineered by REIMATEC. REIMATEC specialises in developing and engineering professional display solutions, together with the systems and software that support them. Through ARCLAB, the company responds to the needs of organisations with complete, adaptable solutions designed around the operational requirements of each project. It serves a diverse clientele across Portugal and international markets, spanning private companies, public organisations, architects, audiovisual integrators, retailers, sports organisations, and entertainment professionals. In a competitive market, REIMATEC stands out for selling an outcome, not simply a screen. When working with REIMATEC, a client is not buying square metres of pixels, but instead visibility, reliability, operational continuity, and confidence that the system will perform as intended. This distinction has shaped the entire way the REIMATEC team approaches a project. REIMATEC combines product knowledge, engineering, integration, and long-term technical support under one accountable partner. Through ARCLAB, its team defines solutions around the real application rather than forcing every project into the same standard configuration. It considers the complete system – display technology, control, structure, connectivity, content requirements, energy use, installation, maintenance, and future expansion – and explains the trade-offs clearly. With REIMATEC, clients are supported through the entire lifecycle of their project, encompassing requirements analysis, technical specification, system design, supply, integration, installation, commissioning, training, and after-sales support. Its team always asks the right questions before recommending a solution, considering viewing distance, ambient light, content, resolution, structural constraints, energy consumption, protection, redundancy, maintenance access, and total cost of ownership. Once the project begins, the team will validate the technical choices, test the system, document the results properly, and remain available to the client long after commissioning. “In our sector, trust is built through many details that the client should not have to worry about,” Amândio explained. “A display must do more than look impressive on the day it is installed; it must perform consistently in its real operating environment, be maintainable, and continue to create value for the client over time.” This approach is supported by REIMATEC’s size; decisions are kept close to the client and technical responsibility is never diluted. With this structure, the team can respond with agility whilst maintaining the discipline required for complex projects. The result is a tailored solution with the structure and reliability of an international technology partner, but with the proximity and accountability that define REIMATEC. The future of REIMATEC is built around achieving controlled, sustainable growth whilst maintaining the essential qualities that its clients value. In 2026 and beyond, the team will focus on strengthening ARCLAB as a Portuguese professional display brand developed and engineered by REIMATEC, expanding its capacity to deliver more sophisticated projects and consolidating its presence in international markets. A major priority for REIMATEC is the creation of an integrated digital ecosystem connecting its website, product catalogue, CRM, ERP, commercial processes and after-sales support. The programme includes an intelligent commercial assistant, a technical recommendation engine and greater automation of technical documentation and service workflows. Its purpose is to make the company’s knowledge more accessible, reduce response times and improve consistency, while preserving human validation in critical technical decisions. In parallel, REIMATEC is planning the next stage of its physical and technical infrastructure, bringing administration, engineering, showroom, logistics, technical support, research and development, and pilot production into a more integrated environment. This will support faster validation, better demonstrations and closer collaboration with clients and partners. Across these upcoming endeavours, REIMATEC will continue to combine innovation with accountability, never pursuing advancement for its own sake. “Our objective is not simply to become larger,” Amândio concluded. “It is to become more capable, more efficient and more valuable to every client we serve. If we preserve our rigour while investing in people, technology and structure, I believe REIMATEC can become an increasingly relevant European reference in professional visual display solutions.” Contact: Amândio Cruz Company: REIMATEC, Lda. Web Address: www.reimatec.pt AIM-Jul26138
Jul22493 7. Junior markets close the gap between private funding and full public listing, providing growing companies with access to capital, increased visibility, and investor confidence, all without sacrificing flexible regulatory requirements. This makes them a smart step towards sustainable expansion. Coruscant – Listing Sponsors & Advisors specialises in these junior markets, providing listing sponsorship and advisory services to guide companies through the listing process and ensure compliance. Rui Alpalhão, the founder and chairman of Coruscant, caught up with us for more. Dedicating itself exclusively to listing sponsorship and capital markets advisory, especially within the world of junior markets, Coruscant – Listing Sponsors & Advisors is a Portuguese firm that does not offer any other services outside of this sphere, and nor does it intend to. By focusing on these two areas and following its guiding ethos that successful transactions are built on trust, Coruscant has amassed a diverse portfolio of successful clients since opening its doors back in 2021. All of these clients are ambitious companies looking to access capital markets and accelerate their growth, strengthen their credibility, and diversify their sources of financing. And regardless of whether the company is providing guidance to issuers through the listing process or offering strategic advice on capital markets, its goal remains to help companies navigate these complex transactions with confidence and a long-term perspective. “With tailored support, we help businesses navigate capital markets with confidence.” Behind Coruscant is a team of expert professionals who embody the company’s commitment to its clients’ success, with Rui joined at the helm by Tânia Marreiros Silva and Pedro Wilton. Rounding out the team are Yuliya Tovstolyak, Joaquim Saldanha e Souza, and Miguel Martins, and the combined strengths of these staff position this capital markets firm as both aligned and ahead of the curve. Coruscant’s belief in opportunity, growth, and trust sees it go beyond helping companies to take advantage of capital markets, and it also strives to help build a stronger, more transparent, and more dynamic financial ecosystem across Portugal. Rui added: “We view access to capital markets as a strategic platform for growth and innovation.” Similarly, according to Coruscant, access to capital markets should be clear, efficient, and strategic, and the company aims to make this achievable for its clients by injecting expertise and precision into every stage of the process. These traits have seen Rui and the team hit some major milestones over the last five years, including supporting the CIAGEST SIGI listing, which marked the listing of the first Portuguese SIGI under Euronext’s fast-track admission process for access markets. Rui explained: “This fast-track process simplifies the documentation and reduces Euronext’s review time from 30 to just 10 business days, ensuring faster and more efficient access to the capital markets.” Outside of the transaction itself, this achievement also marked an important step in making access to capital markets faster and more efficient, demonstrating how an innovative streak like Coruscant’s can forever strengthen the wider market ecosystem. Portugal’s capital market may be a lot smaller than others in Europe, but this is something Rui and his team believe is a fantastic opportunity. “More and more companies are recognising the value of capital markets, contributing to a more dynamic and competitive business environment”, Rui told us. “We are proud to play our part in this evolution by supporting the development and ongoing modernisation of Portuguese capital markets.” Supporting Coruscant in this mission is Portfolio Stock Exchange (PSE), an innovative stock exchange transforming capital markets by offering primary and secondary markets across its single, integrated platform. Portfolio streamlines custody and posttrade processes for all issuers and investors through what is an open and accessible exchange, with a wide range of equity and debt instruments, investment funds, and money market tools covered. As Portfolio’s trusted partner, Coruscant advises potential issuers on becoming PSE-listed. Ultimately, by focusing solely on listing sponsorship and advisory, Coruscant – Listing Sponsors & Advisors provides the guidance businesses need to succeed, a distinction that has led to its recognition as the Best Capital Markets Advisory Firm 2026. More on these services and the value of the junior markets Coruscant operates in can be found by visiting the company at the web address below. Contact: Rui Alpalhão Company: Coruscant – Listing Sponsors & Advisors Web Address: https://www.coruscant.pt/en/ Best Capital Markets Advisory Firm 2026
8. Portuguese Business Awards 2026 AIM-Jun26059 AG Consulting is an independent financial advisory firm established in 2018. What began as a one-person consultancy established by António Gonçalves has grown into the anchor of AG Group, a multi-disciplinary financial services group spanning consulting, accounting, and tax advisory, real estate, and credit. We sat down with António to find out more, as AG Consulting is named in the Portuguese Business Awards 2026. Based in São Vicente, Madeira, AG Consulting helps highgrowth companies make complex financial decisions across software, fintech, aviation, gaming, and hardware sectors. The firm advises on mergers and acquisitions, fundraising from seed to growth stages, exits, private debt, and IPO preparation. At the same time, it also builds and runs finance functions for companies needing institutional-grade FP&A, controlling, and investor reporting without the cost of a full in-house team. To date, AG Consulting has advised on over €400M in transactions for clients across Portugal, Germany, Austria, the UK, and the US. Its evolution has been entirely achieved from its base in São Vicente – an ultra-peripheral region in the Atlantic – challenging the assumption that world-class financial advisory can only come from hubs such as London, Frankfurt, or Lisbon. Instead, AG Consulting is providing to the world that geography is no longer destiny, and that ambition and standards matter far more than postcode. “Our core mission is to become a leading player in financial consulting and M&A advisory in Portugal – and ultimately a reference across Europe – and to prove that this can be built from one of the continent’s outermost regions,” António shared. “Operating from Madeira is not a limitation we work around. It is central to who we are. We want to show that worldclass financial advisory can be delivered from anywhere, while creating real economic impact and dynamism in our local community.” “We believe in a world that is increasingly global, and we want Madeira to have a seat at that table.” AG Consulting works toward this mission with a dual commitment to global excellence and local impact. The firm delivers at the highest standard for every client regardless of their location, understanding that each successful transaction brings the team one step closer to becoming a market reference. For this reason, it serves as a long-term partner who treats every client’s challenges, ambitions, and risks as its own. Though serving clients across Europe, the AG Consulting team remains equally invested in its local community. Its work creates skilled jobs in Madeira, supports regional SMEs through its group, and has built a platform that keeps talent and ambition rooted on the island rather than being forced to leave. Most recently, the firm has began developing local talent through a partnership with the University of Madeira. “Madeira’s strengths are often underestimated,” said António. “Beyond its quality of life and political stability, Madeira offers a unique and fully EU-compliant business environment through the International Business Centre, alongside a growing ecosystem of entrepreneurs and digital businesses. Being based here has taught me that geography is no longer a barrier. With the right standards and ambition, you can serve clients anywhere in the world from an island in the Atlantic.” Of course, this would not be possible without the support of a dedicated team. AG Consulting’s success reflects the work of a young, talented, and relentlessly ambitious hardworking group of people António is proud to lead. Every member of the AG Consulting team is ambitious about what they are building, and that shared ambition keeps the team motivated through the demanding moments that inevitably arise within financial advisory. As António told us, “Everyone understands that when we deliver for a client, we are also building the reputation and future of AG Consulting.” 2026 is shaping up to be a defining year for AG Consulting. Geographically, its next step is expansion to mainland Portugal, with Lisbon serving as the natural gateway. While the firm will always be proudly rooted in Madeira, growing the AG Consulting presence on the continent is essential to it ambition of becoming a leading M&A and financial advisory player nationally and, in time, a recognised name across Europe. Looking to the future, António concluded: “Beyond 2026, the vision is clear. We want to prove that a firm built from an ultra-peripheral region can compete at the highest level, create meaningful economic impact in its community, and serve clients anywhere in an increasingly global world. We have built the foundations; now it’s about scale, consistency, and continuing to earn the trust of every client we work with.” “We envision, we dream, and we execute: relentlessly, and always towards excellence.” Contact: António Gonçalves Company: AG Consulting Web Address: www.aggroup.pt European Finance Advisory Firm of the Year 2026 & Corporate Finance Excellence Award 2026
Aug22136 9. Leading Pastel de Nata Experience 2026 The pastel de nata is Portugal's iconic custard tart, loved for its crisp, flaky pastry and silky, caramelized filling. While these pastries have gained worldwide acclaim, there is nowhere more authentic to experience them than in Lisbon, where their story began. At Nat'elier, guests are invited beyond the bakery counter and into a working pastry kitchen for an immersive masterclass that celebrates one of Portugal's greatest culinary traditions. Hosted in the brand's exclusive pastel de nata store and led by professional pastry chefs, every session offers an authentic, hands-on journey into Portuguese baking. Following its recognition in our Portuguese Business Awards, we explore the experience that has established Nat'elier as a benchmark for culinary tourism in Lisbon. Since 2018, Nat'elier has welcomed visitors from around the world to discover the art of making authentic pastel de nata through its signature masterclass in Lisbon. Over the course of two hours, participants are guided through every stage of the process, from hand-rolling puff pastry and laminating the dough to preparing the silky custard filling that defines Portugal's most famous pastry. The experience concludes as the tarts emerge golden from a professional bakery oven, ready to be enjoyed together with a signature coffee or beverage crafted by one of Nat'elier's skilled baristas. Each masterclass is led either by awardwinning pastry chef João Batalha, cofounder of Nat'elier, or by one of the brand's experienced in-house pastry chefs. Every session begins with a fascinating introduction to the history of the pastel de nata, tracing its origins to Lisbon's monasteries, where Catholic monks transformed surplus egg yolks into the now world-famous delicacy after using the egg whites to starch clothing. From there, guests step inside Nat'elier's professional bakery, where the focus shifts from history to hands-on craftsmanship. Unlike many baking experiences available in the city, Nat'elier's masterclass teaches participants how to create puff pastry entirely from scratch. Guests learn the precise techniques behind lamination before mastering the specialized methods used to shape and fill each tart, gaining practical skills they can confidently recreate long after returning home. Authenticity defines every aspect of the experience. Participants work with the same tools, ingredients and techniques used daily by Nat'elier's pastry chefs to create the brand's acclaimed pastel de nata, served fresh in its Lisbon store. For a few unforgettable hours, guests experience life inside a professional Portuguese bakery, discovering not only how these iconic pastries are made, but also the passion, precision and heritage behind every batch. "We aim to offer every guest a warm and well-structured experience, while respecting the tradition behind the pastel de nata and presenting it in a contemporary, approachable format." One of the defining qualities of Nat'elier's masterclass is its accessibility. No previous baking experience is required, with every stage carefully demonstrated and individually supported by the chefs, creating a relaxed and welcoming environment where everyone can enjoy the process with confidence. Private masterclasses are also available for those seeking more personalized experience. These sessions can accommodate families with younger children, private groups and corporate teams looking for a memorable team-building activity, offering greater flexibility while maintaining the same exceptional level of instruction and authenticity. Travelers visiting Lisbon individually, as couples or in groups are welcomed from across the globe, with masterclasses available in English, French, Spanish and Portuguese. Every participant also receives a certificate of completion together with a digital recipe, allowing them to recreate authentic pastel de nata at home and continue their connection with Portuguese baking long after their visit. More than simply learning a recipe, Nat'elier offers an opportunity to connect with Portugal through one of its most celebrated culinary traditions. Blending craftsmanship, storytelling and genuine hospitality, the masterclass creates an experience that is educational, memorable and unmistakably Portuguese, setting a benchmark for authentic food tourism in Lisbon. Nat'elier's continued growth reflects its unwavering commitment to quality, authenticity and cultural preservation. By creating meaningful experiences that celebrate Portuguese baking heritage while welcoming visitors from every corner of the world, the company has established itself as one of Lisbon's leading culinary destinations. As it continues to elevate Portugal's reputation for exceptional food, hospitality and immersive travel experiences, we are delighted to recognize Nat'elier by naming it the Leading Pastel de Nata Experience 2026. Contact: Lynn Duarte Company: Nat'elier Website: https://natelier.pt/ AIM-Jun26053
Portuguese Business Awards 2026 shared, “A deep transformation takes time, and everything achieved must be preserved.” Across the market, SBA has observed growing demand for transformation that goes beyond advice into real execution. In today’s landscape, companies want partners who take ownership, deliver measurable results quickly, and remain close throughout. At the same time, there is increasing pressure to professionalise support and management functions, strengthen the finance function, and develop internal leaders, rather than relying on one-off external interventions. Furthermore, technology and digitalisation are reshaping how businesses operate, making an integrated approach across strategic, financial, operational, and technological areas more important than ever. “Looking ahead, we expect this shift to continue,” said Luís. “Clients will increasingly value sector-specific expertise, accountability, and transformations that are visible and verifiable in short cycles rather than long, opaque programmes.” For SBA, the future is centred on continuing to do what it does best: making transformation happen for companies across multiple sectors, in full alignment with management and shareholders. The team intends to further deepen its industry expertise in order to offer even more specialised, high-quality solutions, and to keep strengthening the vibrant service its clients value. “For 2026 and beyond, we see strong opportunities in helping companies professionalise their support and management functions, robust their finance function, and develop their people into leaders – building transformations that are visible quickly and lasting in impact,” Luís concluded. “Our goal remains consistent: to be the partner that takes ownership, delivers measurable results, and preserves everything the client achieves.” Contact: Luís Barbosa Company: SBA – Business Transformation Advisory® Web Address: www.sba.pt AIS-Jun26045 Conventional consulting can be genuinely transformative for businesses, but it is typically limited in its approach. A specialist advisor will diagnose a narrow problem and recommend a course of action, but the execution risk remains entirely with the client. Enter SBA – Business Transformation Advisory® (SBA), an innovative firm that has set out to flip the script on business transformation consulting: taking ownership in the first person and accepting accountability for the outcomes, with permanent pressure to make things happen. Managing Partner Luís Barbosa told us more, as SBA is named in the Portuguese Business Awards 2026. Business Transformation Consultancy of the Year 2026 – Lisbon & Leadership Partnership Excellence Award 2026 – Lisbon Since its inception in 1976, SBA has specialised in the transformation of companies and businesses. At its core, the company aims to make transformation happen, empowering companies to move forward in alignment with management and shareholders. It works in close collaboration with its client’s companies, helping organisations take a real step forward when even they don’t know where to start. SBA serves clients spanning multiple sectors and situations, from companies entering a growth phase to those facing difficulties and stagnation. Each client benefits from accumulated, real-world knowhow rather than a generic playbook, provided with meaningful solutions that genuinely fit the demands of their industry. Unlike a single-domain consultant, SBA works across strategic, financial, operational, and technological areas at once, complementing the client’s internal competencies whenever needed. Rather than handing out a single report and stepping away, its team embeds itself into the client’s business and works shoulder-to-shoulder with those who run it. With this work, SBA frees up managers’ time to focus on growth, professionalise support and management functions, strengthen the finance function, and develop people into leaders. Its team builds in check-in points, ensuring that the transformation is visible and verifiable within a short period of time. “Our breadth across strategic, financial, operational, and technological areas means we can act on the whole problem at once, rather than handing off the parts that fall outside a single discipline,” Luís told us. “The control points we build in keep that work transparent: the client sees the transformation taking shape within a short space of time and can scrutinise progress at every stage. For a management team, the practical benefit is simple – their own time is freed to focus on growing the business while we strengthen the engine underneath it.” Preservation is also an essential element of this process, ensuring that the organisation can continue to evolve successfully overtime, even in the face of challenges. For this reason, SBA is deliberate in its approach to projects, leaving behind stronger teams, clearer processes, and management capabilities that the client company can carry forward on its own. As Luís SBA – Business Transformation Advisory®
Jul22493 11. The Algarve in Portugal in one of Europe’s most stunning destinations, making it a fantastic choice for those looking to invest in real estate. A historic and scenic coastal town in the heart of this region, Lagos offers a historic old town contrasted by a modern marina, as well as a variety of cultural attractions and incredible beaches. It is also the home of MIKASA Investments, a company turning every real estate decision into a safe, conscious investment. Below, we take a closer look at how Ana Martins, its founder and broker, is doing this and her journey to get to this point. A property can represent many things. It could be a new chapter in life, the realising of a dream, or simply an investment. Whomever the professional it is that a person chooses to bring along with them on their property journey, it is vital that they deliver knowledge, integrity, and commitment. Luckily for her clients, Ana Martins does all three. Before she founded MIKASA Investments in 2022, Ana was tackling the challenge of real estate mediation. The year was 2017, and Ana had just joined one of the biggest international brands in this sector with a strong presence in the Portuguese real estate market. Even in this highly competitive field, Ana soon stood out, and she was quicky lauded for her understanding of both the industry and the needs of her clients. In just two years, she was recognised as her company’s leading consultant for the Algarve region, and solidified her place as a reference for performance, consistency, and service quality. This opened new doors for Ana, who, in 2019, was invited to appear on Portuguese television programme Querido, Comprei Casa (or ‘Honey, I Bought a House’ in English). Broadcast nationally, this appearance brought Ana closer to the country’s real estate market and showed her that, behind every sale or purchase, there is crucial work to be done across analysis, negotiation, and personalised support. These lessons stayed with Ana, even as her career reached its next impressive milestone the following year. In 2020, Ana accepted the responsibility of acquiring part of the company where she worked and took on the shared roles of broker and partner, giving her the opportunity to add business leadership to the commercial excellence that she was consistently embodying. Under Ana’s leadership, her company managed two agencies, one in Lagos and the other in Ajezur, and a team of around 15. Her time at the head of this organisation showed Ana that she was exceptionally good at developing people, and from then on, leading for her meant more than commercial goals, it also encompassed training, setting the culture, and inspiring her teams, as well as creating an environment where everyone could thrive. After five years spent playing an invaluable part in the growth of an international brand, Ana started to question if she could take all of the skills that she had developed, capture her unique presence in this space, and turn it into something that was truly her. She got her answer four years ago, when she created MIKASA Investments as a brand where deep real estate knowledge underpins a personal and transparent approach. Her consultancy is a strategic to partner to all of its clients, and goes beyond brokering deals to guide them through every step of their real estate journey in the Algarve. “We are a dedicated company, with a registered trademark and licensed by IMPIC (Institute of Public Markets, Real Estate and Construction), ensuring our credibility and commitment to the highest professional standards.” What makes MIKASA stand out is its integrated approach to the market, with it operating in buying, selling, renting, and real estate investment. The company blend its unrivalled market knowledge with personal support and a commitment to always putting its clients first. Its values of innovation, transparency, and service excellence reflect its founder’s ambition to raise the standards of the real estate industry across Portugal. Today, Ana has built MIKASA into an embodiment of her career in the Portuguese real estate market, and it stands for countless deals completed, a young and dynamic team who have been nurtured and developed, and a reputation for loyalty and consistency. On the back of this, we are delighted to recognise MIKASA Investments as the Best Boutique Real Estate Investment Consultancy 2026 – Algarve and with our Excellence Award in Strategic Property Investment 2026 – Algarve. Contact: Ana Martins Company: MIKASA Investments Web Address: http://www.mikasainvest.pt/ Best Boutique Real Estate Investment Consultancy 2026 – Algarve & Excellence Award in Strategic Property Investment 2026 – Algarve MIKASA Investments
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