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akirolabs

Berlin, DE · Founded 2021 · 35 employees on LinkedIn · 5 known investors

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akirolabs offers an AI-augmented platform for enterprise procurement teams to build, standardize, and manage category and procurement strategies. It serves chief procurement officers, procurement excellence teams, category managers, and cross-functional business stakeholders in finance, operations, R&D, and sustainability.

AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareSaaS

Founders & leadership

akirolabs was founded in 2021 by Christoph Flöthmann, Detlef Schultz, Michael Pleuger, and Tim Ergenzinger.

CFChristoph Flöthmann
Christoph FlöthmannCo-Founder & CPOHe has worked as a management consultant on supply chain and procurement projects across multiple industries, with expertise in procurement transformation, category management, and supply chain analytics.
DSDetlef Schultz
Detlef SchultzCo-Founder, Vision & CustomersDetlef Schultz has held board positions in the telecommunications sector, with expertise in strategic partnerships and sourcing. He is co-founder of akirolabs, an AI-powered procurement strategy platform for enterprises.
MPMichael Pleuger
Michael PleugerCo-FounderMichael Pleuger has led global business transformation initiatives at multinational organizations across telecommunications, manufacturing, consumer goods, pharmaceuticals, energy, retail, and financial services. He is co-founder and CEO of akirolabs, an AI platform for enterprise procurement strategy.
TETim Ergenzinger
Tim ErgenzingerCo-Founder
KEKai Elsermann
Kai ElsermannChief Revenue OfficerHe has prior experience in go-to-market and sales leadership within the software industry and holds a diplom in macroeconomics from Universität Dortmund.

Investors · 5

OTB Ventures✓ confirmed by akirolabsAmsterdam · $1.1M – $7.7M

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HTGF✓ confirmed by akirolabsBonn · $1.1M

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Serpentine Ventureslisted by Serpentine VenturesZürich

How we know: Serpentine Ventures's portfolio page · prnewswire.com · Not right? Tell us

Also in the syndicate · 1

D11Z. Ventureslead

Funding

SEC filings, press & company announcements

$5M disclosed across 1 of 2 rounds · 2024

Source: company announcements and press reports — follow each round's link for the claim.

Frequently asked questions

What does akirolabs do?
akirolabs offers an AI-augmented platform for enterprise procurement teams to build, standardize, and manage category and procurement strategies. It serves chief procurement officers, procurement excellence teams, category managers, and cross-functional business stakeholders in finance, operations, R&D, and sustainability.
Who founded akirolabs?
akirolabs was founded by Christoph Flöthmann, Detlef Schultz, Michael Pleuger, Tim Ergenzinger in 2021.
Who are akirolabs's investors?
akirolabs's investors include D11Z, OTB Ventures, HTGF, Serpentine Ventures.
How much funding has akirolabs raised?
akirolabs has disclosed $5M raised across 1 of its 2 known rounds.
Where is akirolabs headquartered?
akirolabs is headquartered in Berlin, DE.