On AI Lounge since Oct 2026
Arjan Herskamp
Member #115FounderBetaL1Founder & CEO, Mydatafactory
We build an AI solution that automates distributors’ quote and tender processes end to end, turning days of manual work into minutes and lifting both win rates and margins.
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About
Arjan Herskamp is founder and CEO of Mydatafactory in Meppel, Netherlands. The company builds Mydatamatcher, an AI solution that automates quote and tender processes for distributors by matching requested products to their own catalog. Arjan has also led Calago, a firm of product information management experts, and has a background in product data work, including the Akeneo platform. He recently presented Mydatamatcher to electrical and industrial distributors at eBiz 2025 in Nashville.
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Raises & exits
Member RaisesUndisclosed
Led by Noordelijke Ontwikkelings Maatschappij (NOM)
PitchBook lists Mydatafactory (Mydatamatcher) as VC-backed, with a minority stake held by the regional development fund NOM, but no amount or date is public and Tracxn lists the company as unfunded.
Exits
Hall of Fame →Calago
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Calago, a PIM consultancy based in Meppel, was acquired by XSARUS and merged into XSARUS PIM Masters in 2025.
Experience
Helping Wholesalers & Distributors Win More Tenders with Less Effort | CEO @ Mydatafactory | AI-Powered Quoting with Mydatamatcher
CEO & Founder · Mydatafactory
Director · Mydatafactory
Director & Founder · Calago - PIM Experts
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Senior Consultant Product Master Data & Co-Owner · Calago bv
Founder & Shareholder · Mydatafactory
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Director & Owner · Calago bv
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Sales & New Business Manager · Oldemarkt Turnkey Service
Education
Windesheim
RM
Rsg Meppel
