X-CAGO

What X-CAGO does

X-CAGO B.V. is a Dutch technology company founded in 2000 and wholly-owned by PMG Presse-Monitor (a joint venture of Germany's largest publishers including Axel Springer, FAZ, Gruner+Jahr, Handelsblatt, Hubert Burda, Spiegel, and Süddeutsche Zeitung). The company operates from its European headquarters in Roermond, Netherlands, with a regional headquarters in Albert Park, Victoria, Australia, and serves customers in over 40 countries across Europe and Asia-Pacific. Its core business is converting print and digital publisher content (newspapers, magazines, books, web) into structured XML and JSON outputs enriched with metadata for downstream distribution to eKiosks, apps, CMS platforms, media-monitoring organizations, and libraries.

The platform comprises six core solutions—Content Conversion, Web Crawling, Digital Archive, AI Enrichment, Digitization, and eBook Conversion—supported by proprietary sub-products including the patented ClipWorX page-segmentation engine and the Archive ExPress web-archive software. The AI layer applies WikiData/IPTC entity recognition, RAG-based archive chatbot search, extractive/abstractive summarization, and DeepL-powered translation while preserving structured output. Content is delivered via FTP/SFTP, API, and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP), with 24/7/365 production operations.

X-CAGO operates an enterprise field-sales motion augmented by a partner ecosystem (Readly, Jellyfish, Pugpig, Canvasflow, Sprylab, Meltwater, Deutsche Nationalbibliothek). Revenue derives from a mix of subscription/recurring (content conversion, digital archive, AI enrichment), usage-based (web crawling), and one-time license (digitization, eBook conversion) engagements, with quote-based pricing and no public tiers. The company is privately held, currently employs 11-50 people, and as of January 2026 is led by Managing Director Britt Nollé following a planned internal succession.

Name

X-CAGO

Legal name

X-CAGO B.V.

Website

https://x-cago.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

X-CAGO B.V. is a Dutch publishing-technology company, wholly-owned by PMG Presse-Monitor, that converts newspapers, magazines, books, and web content into structured XML/JSON for international publishers, media-monitoring firms, libraries, and eKiosk partners across 40+ countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Digital Publishing Technology

NAICS

Web Search Portals and All Other Information Services (51929), Web Search Portals, Libraries, Archives, and Other Information Services (519), Newspaper, Periodical, Book, and Directory Publishers (5131)

SIC

Services-Mailing, Reproduction, Commercial Art & Photography (7330), Miscellaneous Publishing (2741)

akta.pro primary industry

Cloud Encoding & Transcoding Services (SaaS/PaaS) (MPAHAHAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Content Conversion, Digitization & LMS/SCORM/xAPI Packaging (EDAGAKAL), Translation & Transcreation Services (Script/Dialogue Adaptation) (MPAHAFAD)

Keywords

• Content conversion services
• Digital publishing solutions
• Web crawling services
• Digital archiving solutions
• AI content enrichment

Headquarters

HQ city

Marlton

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Content Conversion Services: X-CAGO converts print newspapers, magazines, and books into XML and JSON formats for publishers and partners. This is a core recurring service where publishers pay for conversion of their ongoing publications, typically on a scheduled basis.
2. Digital Archive Solutions: X-CAGO provides digital archive creation and management services, enabling publishers to store, search, and monetize historical content. Revenue derives from setup fees and ongoing access/maintenance fees.
3. Web Crawling Services: Automated web content extraction services for monitoring online news and editorial content. Delivered in structured XML, JSON, or PDF formats with configurable crawl frequency.
4. Digitization Services: Physical archive digitization including scanning, OCR processing, clipping, and tagging of historical content from books, newspapers, microfiche, audio, video, and photographs.
5. eBook Conversion: Conversion of books and print content into EPUB2 and EPUB3 formats with accessibility features including alt text for images.
6. AI Enrichment Services: AI-powered content enrichment including entity recognition, IPTC tagging, automated translations via DeepL, and AI summarization.

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

X-CAGO is a Dutch technology company that converts print and digital content (newspapers, magazines, books, web content) into extensively tagged, structured XML and JSON formats for publishers and media partners. It offers an integrated pipeline of content conversion, web crawling, digital archiving, AI-based enrichment, digitization of historical materials, and eBook conversion, serving publishers across 40+ countries.

Product overview

X-CAGO is a technology platform offering six integrated core solutions for digital content transformation: Content Conversion, Web Crawling, Digital Archive, AI Enrichment, Digitization, and eBook Conversion. These solutions work together as a unified content processing pipeline—print and digital content enters through Content Conversion, Digitization, or Web Crawling; gets enriched, searched, and automated through AI Enrichment and the Digital Archive; and outputs to multiple formats including eBooks. Supporting sub-products include RAG Chatbot for AI-powered archive search, Archive ExPress for web-based archive access, and ClipWorX for page segmentation. The platform serves publishers, media monitoring organizations, eKiosks, app providers, and archives across 40+ countries.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Content Conversion Converts print newspapers, magazines, and books into extensively tagged, well-structured JSON and XML formats for smooth digital integration. Processes over 9,000 publications in many languages from more than 40 countries.
• Web Crawling AI-powered automated web crawling service that extracts and structures news articles, editorial content, product descriptions, and online discussions. Operates 24/7 without manual rules, delivering structured data with configurable frequency from 5 minutes to 12 hours.
• Digital Archive Next-generation digital archive serving as a Content Hub with AI-driven search, customizable profiles, smart vertical feeds, privilege-based user management, secure ePaper delivery, and integrated RAG chatbot for precise content interaction with full source attribution.
• AI Enrichment AI-powered content augmentation using Entity Recognition with WikiData and IPTC Mediatopics tagging. Includes automated summarization, translation via DeepL API, and RAG chatbot for AI search, exporting enriched content in structured XML or JSON formats.
• Digitization Transforms historical content including books, newspapers, microfiche, audio, video, and photographs into searchable, structured digital files. Includes OCR processing, clipping and tagging for JSON/XML output, and digital restoration services for damaged materials.
• eBook Conversion Converts books and print content into reflowable eBooks compatible with ePub2 and ePub3 standards. Includes alt text creation for accessibility (WCAG compliant), supporting various complexity levels from simple to heavy complex layouts, with print-on-demand file generation available.

Quantifiable outcome

• 71.4% increase in unique monthly visitors and 216.7% growth in page views for Leeuwarder Courant digital archive
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

AI capability7 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

16 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• ReadlycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorReadly is an eKiosk partner that enables publishers to mobile-optimise content efficiently and at scale. The partnership helps publishers increase mobile optimised reach, maximise archive value, and unlock new digital revenue streams through Readly's platform.
• JellyfishcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorJellyfish is an eKiosk and App Provider partner that has worked with X-CAGO for over 10 years. X-CAGO technology underpins Jellyfish's ability to deliver seamless, premium digital reading experiences for publishers and readers.
• PugpigcoreTechnology or IntegrationPugpig is an App Provider partner providing white-label SaaS platforms for publishing apps and websites. X-CAGO provides content processing that integrates seamlessly with Pugpig's platform, enabling rapid app launches for publishers.
• CanvasflowcoreTechnology or IntegrationCanvasflow provides a Progressive Web App platform for seamless multi-channel publishing. Partnership enables transformation of print content into premium digital magazine experiences with dynamic features.
• TouchTreecoreTechnology or IntegrationTouchTree partners with X-CAGO to transform print magazines into mobile-friendly, browser-based digital experiences. Partnership enables publishers to boost reader engagement without requiring native app downloads.
• Sprylab (Purple)coreTechnology or IntegrationSprylab provides the Purple AI-based digital publishing software platform. X-CAGO develops processes that convert even the most demanding print layouts into structured data for Purple's automated e-paper workflows.
• SPRYLABcoreTechnology or IntegrationSPRYLAB is the company behind Purple digital publishing platform, serving major media houses including Axel Springer, Hubert Burda, Bauer Media, and Ringier. Partnership focuses on AI-based digital publishing transformation.
• MeltwaterminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMeltwater is a media intelligence company providing media monitoring and social listening services. X-CAGO provides content data that enhances Meltwater's media analysis capabilities.
• Deutsche National BibliothekcoreTechnology or IntegrationGerman National Library partners with X-CAGO to make high-quality content more accessible and discoverable. Partnership enables libraries to offer users rich, structured, and interactive content that enhances learning and research.
• Süddeutsche ZeitungcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLeading German newspaper using X-CAGO SuperSet data format for content conversion. Partnership streamlines distribution to PMG Presse-Monitor for media monitoring clients while maintaining content integrity.
• FAZ (Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFAZ is a major German newspaper publisher partner that leverages X-CAGO output formats for content distribution and archiving.
• Media CarrierminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMedia Carrier is a publisher partner that distributes content through X-CAGO's digital infrastructure.
• InnolibrominorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorInnolibro is a publisher partner utilizing X-CAGO's content conversion and distribution services.
• Greenways PublishingminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGreenways Publishing uses X-CAGO to output print PDFs into XML for website importation, paywalling for subscriptions, and syndication through their Sports Hub B2B licensing platform.
• PMG Presse-MonitorcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPMG Presse-Monitor is X-CAGO's parent company, a leading provider of digital media monitoring in the German-speaking market. PMG's shareholders include major German publishers including Axel Springer, FAZ, Gruner + Jahr, and others. X-CAGO was acquired by PMG following a long relationship where X-CAGO provided content conversion services.
• UncommonlyminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerCreative agency partner for Goodwood Magazine digital transformation project, working with Canvasflow and X-CAGO to deliver premium digital magazine experience.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Competitive moat5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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