Good news from around Europe
Spotify paid over $100 million to podcasters to compete with other platforms These payments are the result of a program launched in 2025 that opened up new sources of income for podcasters. Powered by WPeMatico https://en.ain.ua/2025/04/29/spotify-paid-over-100-million-to-podcasters/
Ukrainian security systems developer Ajax Systems The local team will be led by Eduardo Felix, the regional sales manager. Powered by WPeMatico https://en.ain.ua/2025/04/29/ukrainian-security-systems-developer-ajax-systems/
Finnish startup IXI secures $36.5M investment to revolutionize eyewear with adaptive lens technology The round is backed by a plethora of European investors including Plural, Tesi, byFounders, Heartcore, Eurazeo, FOV Ventures, Maki.vc, and much more. Powered by WPeMatico https://en.ain.ua/2025/04/29/finnish-startup-ixi-secures-365m-investment/
Lithuanian unicorn Vinted launches a VC unit, Vinted Ventures to invest in re-commerce startups Vinted Ventures will act as an investor with an operator mindset to fuel future growth opportunities in European re-commerce. Powered by WPeMatico https://en.ain.ua/2025/04/29/vinted-launches-vinted/
ChatGPT now searches for products on the Internet: OpenAI adds online shopping feature Now, artificial intelligence will provide personalized product recommendations, complete with images, reviews, and direct links to purchases. Powered by WPeMatico https://en.ain.ua/2025/04/29/chatgpt-now-searches-for-products-on-the-internet-openai-adds-online-shopping-feature/
French healthtech unicorn Doctolib hits 348m ARR, eyes profitability Powered by WPeMatico https://sifted.eu/articles/doctolib-results-2024/
British AI startup Nscale seeks $2.7bn fundraise and courts TikTok owner ByteDance, reports say Powered by WPeMatico https://sifted.eu/articles/ai-startup-nscale-seeks-2-7bn-fundraise/
Exclusive: UK payments fintech Navro raises $41m to fuel global expansion Powered by WPeMatico https://sifted.eu/articles/navro-fundraise/
London IPO market could benefit from Americans shooting themselves in the foot, says former UK finance minister Powered by WPeMatico https://sifted.eu/articles/philip-hammond-interview/
Exclusive: Secondhand marketplace app Vinted launches VC unit ‘Vinted Ventures’ Powered by WPeMatico https://sifted.eu/articles/vinted-ventures-buy-sell-app/