akirolabs and Matchory Announce Strategic Partnership to Bridge the Gap Between Category Strategy and Supplier Discovery
Berlin, [29.05.2025] — akirolabs, a leading ProcureTech company for strategic procurement solutions, and Matchory, a pioneer in AI-driven supplier discovery, are proud to announce their strategic partnership. Together, they aim to close the critical gap between category strategy development and supplier execution, delivering a seamless, connected experience for procurement teams worldwide.
Today, procurement teams often define strategies in one platform and search for suppliers in a completely different, disconnected process — often manual and without maintaining the context of strategic goals. This fragmentation leads to inefficiencies, slower execution, and missed opportunities.
Through this partnership, akirolabs and Matchory are enabling a truly integrated approach:
• With akirolabs, procurement teams define what they need and why through AI-augmented category strategies.
• With Matchory, they immediately access a comprehensive, up-to-date supplier landscape to find the right suppliers that match their strategic objectives.
"Together, we are transforming procurement from isolated planning and manual searching into a dynamic, connected workflow that bridges strategy and supplier execution," said [Christoph Flöthmann, CPO & Co-Founder, akirolabs]. "This partnership brings procurement one step closer to becoming a truly strategic business driver."
"Procurement teams need to move faster and smarter," said [Aiko Wiegand, CEO & Co-Founder, Matchory]. "By combining akirolabs' intelligent strategy platform with Matchory's global supplier discovery capabilities, we're creating a unique solution that saves time, increases alignment, and delivers greater value to the business."
This collaboration allows procurement organizations to:
• Design and execute strategies seamlessly within one connected process.
• Reduce manual supplier scouting efforts.
• Achieve faster time-to-value and better supplier matches aligned to strategic needs.
• Empower teams to act more strategically and focus on value creation.
About akirolabs
akirolabs is a leading ProcureTech company delivering innovative solutions for strategic procurement. Trusted by leading enterprises across industries, the akirolabs Category Strategy Software empowers procurement teams to transform category management — unlocking up to 5x greater business value and up to 50% higher efficiency. Powered by proprietary AI and a groundbreaking methodology, akirolabs enables teams to develop smarter, faster, and more business-aligned strategies — all within a single, collaborative, AI-augmented workspace.
About Matchory
Matchory is a leading supplier discovery platform that leverages AI and big data to provide comprehensive, real-time access to millions of supplier profiles globally. By making supplier discovery faster, smarter, and more transparent, Matchory empowers procurement organizations to identify, evaluate, and engage with the best-fit suppliers for their needs, ensuring optimal supply chain resilience and performance.
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What makes a successful pilot with akirolabs?
We define success collaboratively with your team. Typical outcomes include strategy creation for priority categories, measurable process improvements, and internal alignment. We provide full support and a clear roadmap for evaluation.
Can I try the platform hands-on after the demo?
Yes, we offer guided pilots and sandbox environments depending on your stage in the buying process. These give you and your team the opportunity to explore features in your own context.
Can I see how akirolabs would work with our specific categories?
Yes, we can tailor the demo to showcase how akirolabs works with your specific categories and procurement structure. Let us know your priority areas in advance, and we'll customize the demonstration accordingly.
Who should attend the demo from my organization?
We recommend including key stakeholders from your procurement leadership team, category management function, and procurement excellence or transformation groups. Including business stakeholders can also be valuable to demonstrate how the platform facilitates cross-functional collaboration.
How long does a typical demo take?
A standard demo takes approximately 45-60 minutes, allowing time for a comprehensive overview of the platform and discussion of your specific requirements. We can adjust the timing based on your availability and areas of interest.
What will I see during an akirolabs demo?
During the demo, you'll see the complete akirolabs Category Strategy Workbench in action, including the collaborative workflow, AI-powered insights from akiroAssist, strategic scenario modeling capabilities, and the Strategy One-Pager feature. We'll customize the demonstration to focus on aspects most relevant to your organization's needs.
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