The Latvian startup Ajelix began as a niche Excel formula generator built after hours without VC support. Today it has attracted over 350,000 users globally and continues to grow organically.
Vinted announced that it will stop using Mangopay for seller payments in Germany and switch to its proprietary Vinted Pay system. The change, finalised on 5 October, will allow tighter control over wallets, bank‑account matching, security checks and identity verification. Vinted Pay has been piloted in the Baltic states and several Eastern and Southern European countries, while Vinted still relies on external providers such as Mangopay and Adyen in markets like the Netherlands, France and the UK. The move does not end Vinted’s partnership with Mangopay, which was extended earlier this year.
Collimate Space creates AI‑driven software that orchestrates satellite communications, ground stations and future space networks. Its Nexus platform combines AI, physical models and digital twins to manage multi‑orbit operations and optimize real‑time data flow. The article notes that Spain is emerging as a strategic hub for the company’s space‑AI activities.
Beslist.nl’s early test of advertising within ChatGPT shows a click‑through rate more than twice that of Google Shopping and a CPC of about €0.20, indicating strong performance and potential for the new channel.
The article introduces five newly founded European startups: FireDrone, ViVi, ExoSphere, raffleboxx and AesthOS.
SKYNOX develops drone‑based and sensor‑driven geospatial data solutions for critical infrastructure and energy sectors. Its flagship SKYNOX Water product identifies thermal leaks in water networks and is marketed to governments, utilities and infrastructure operators.
Isar Aerospace’s second rocket launch reached orbit, demonstrating the company’s capability to provide independent launch services from Europe and positioning it as a key player in the growing commercial space market.
Swedish electric‑aircraft startup Heart Aerospace achieved its first flight of an electric plane in the US, a milestone highlighted by Elon Musk’s public endorsement.
Mathem is building AI technology that will enable automatic food orders for offices, making the ordering experience as simple as possible for customers.
DroneStock.nl has launched a dedicated marketplace for drone imagery, allowing photographers and pilots to display their work and sell it. The platform initially focuses on the Benelux region and plans to enable buyers to request specific locations that are not yet available. It will earn a commission on successful transactions and later target video production companies, real estate agents, municipalities, tourism organisations and other communication needs.