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Data Distilleries
Predictive analytics software for customer data mining
About Data Distilleries
Data Distilleries was a Dutch software company founded in 1995 by Marcel Holsheimer, Martin Kersten, and Arno Siebes. The company specialised in data mining software for predictive analytics and customer behaviour modelling. Its tools were designed to process large volumes of customer data, uncover patterns, and generate actionable insights for marketing, customer relationship management (CRM), and retention strategies.
By applying advanced statistical models and data mining algorithms, Data Distilleries enabled businesses to predict customer churn, identify cross-selling and up-selling opportunities, and segment customer bases for targeted campaigns. The software was used by banks, telecom operators, and retailers who sought to integrate predictive analytics into their customer engagement and decision-making processes.
In 2003, Data Distilleries was acquired by SPSS, which integrated its technology into its predictive analytics platform. After IBM acquired SPSS in 2009, the Data Distilleries technology became part of IBM’s broader analytics and AI solutions portfolio. The company played an early role in advancing commercial applications of data mining and machine learning for enterprise use.
Source: Dealroom company dataAt a glance
- Status
- Acquired
- Founded
- 1995
- Headquarters
- Amsterdam, Netherlands
- Open positions
- None listed
- Dealroom signal
- 13.0/100
- Industry
- Marketing, Enterprise Software
- Sector
- Marketing, Spinout
- Business model
- SaaS
- Client focus
- b2b
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Funding history
Company financing events and reported valuations.
| Deal type | Date | Amount | Valuation | Investors | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACQUISITION✓Exit | Nov 2003 | $6.4M | — | SPSS | — |
| SERIES B✓Equity / VC | Jul 2000 | $24M | $96M | Gilde IT Fund · efinanceworks · Capital Z Partners · AC Ventures | — |
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Series A4 investors entered at this stage
- GFGilde IT Fund
- EFefinanceworks
Capital Z Partners
AC Ventures
Other known investors2 additional known investors
Centrum Voor Wiskunde En Informatica
SPSS
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