What LINCROS does

Lincros is a Brazilian AI-native logistics technology company founded in 2012 in Blumenau, Santa Catarina, that sells a multi-tenant SaaS Transportation Management System (TMS) to mid-to-large shippers (embarcadores) across Brazil. The platform unifies six modules — Cotação (intelligent freight quoting with BID/SPOT/Auction), Roteirizador (AI route optimization), Pátio e Portaria (yard and gate management), Acompanhamento de Entregas (delivery tracking), Entregas e Ocorrências (deliveries and occurrences), and Auditoria de CT-es e NFS-e (freight auditing) — natively embedded with LAISA, a proprietary layer of 34 specialized AI agents organized across 7 operational areas that autonomously monitor, analyze, and execute logistics operations 24/7 via WhatsApp.

The company serves more than 300 active enterprise customers across Food & Beverage, Pharmaceutical, Chemical, Textile, Automotive, Cosmetics, Manufacturing, Energy, Agro, and E-commerce verticals, with named logos including Bimbo, General Mills, L'Oréal, Red Bull, Unilever, Hypera, Faber-Castell, Petrobras/Petronas, FIAT, Taurus, Altenburg, Grupo Copobras, São Salvador Alimentos, and Brandili. Lincros integrates natively with Sankhya, SAP, TOTVS, Oracle, Senior, Linx, Bling, Omie, SEFAZ, and EDI systems.

Lincros generates revenue primarily through subscription-based enterprise SaaS contracts (annual billing), sold through a consultative direct field-sales motion anchored by a free operational diagnostic and an interactive ROI simulator. The platform manages R$ 1.7 billion+ in cumulative freight account value and advertises outcome-based ROI of up to 25% freight cost reduction, 40% fewer delivery delays, 10x logistics-team productivity, and payback in under six months. Sequoia invested R$ 38 million for a 41% stake in November 2021, and Sankhya — one of Brazil's largest management technology companies serving 35,000+ ERP clients — acquired Lincros in 2022, providing native ERP ecosystem integration and capital for ongoing innovation.

Name

LINCROS

Legal name

Lincros

Website

https://lincros.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2012

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Lincros is a Brazilian AI-native SaaS TMS provider founded in 2012, serving 300+ mid-to-large shippers across multiple verticals with 34 specialized LAISA AI agents automating freight quoting, routing, yard management, tracking, and auditing. Acquired by Sankhya in 2022.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Logistics Management Software (Transportation Management System)

NAICS

Freight Transportation Arrangement (488510), Support Activities for Transportation (488), Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services (518)

SIC

Arrangement Of Transportation Of Freight & Cargo (4731)

akta.pro primary industry

Carrier/Ship-From TMS (Shipper-Facing Execution) (TLAEAAAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

AI/ML Decision Intelligence & Automated Recommendations (TLAEAKAL), Dynamic Pricing / Instant Quote & Book (API/Embedded Freight) (TLAEAJAF), KPI Benchmarking & Performance Management (OTIF, SLA, Carrier Scorecards) (TLAEAKAM)

Keywords

• Transportation management system
• Freight auditing software
• Logistics AI platform
• Route optimization software
• Yard management software

Headquarters

HQ city

Blumenau

HQ country

Brazil

HQ region

Latin America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. TMS SaaS Platform Subscription: Lincros generates revenue primarily through a SaaS subscription model, offering its AI-powered TMS platform (with 6 integrated modules) on a per-customer or usage basis. The platform is sold as a complete end-to-end solution covering freight quoting, routing, yard management, delivery tracking, and audit. Revenue is recurring in nature, with contracts typically annual or multi-year. The ROI simulator on the website demonstrates tangible monthly savings (e.g., R$213,500/month for a 5,000-delivery operation), supporting premium subscription pricing justified by cost reduction outcomes.
2. AI Agent Automation Services: Revenue derived from the LAISA AI agent layer, which operates autonomously across logistics workflows. The AI delivers quantified outcomes (25% freight cost reduction, 40% fewer delays, 10x productivity), creating upsell opportunities as customers expand usage across modules and volumes. This outcome-based value justifies ongoing subscription fees and creates land-and-expand dynamics.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

LINCROS sells an AI-powered Transportation Management System (TMS) SaaS platform that automates the full shipper logistics workflow — freight quoting, route optimization, yard and gate management, real-time delivery tracking, returns/occurrence handling, and automated freight auditing of CT-es and NFS-e. The platform is operated natively by LAISA, a layer of 34 specialized AI agents that monitor, analyze and execute logistics decisions 24/7, and is sold on a subscription basis to mid-to-large Brazilian shippers (embarcadores) across food & beverage, pharma, textile, automotive, agro, e-commerce and distribution.

Product overview

Lincros by Sankhya is an AI-powered logistics management platform (AI Logistics Operator) comprising six integrated modules — Cotação, Roteirizador, Pátio e Portaria, Acompanhamento de Entregas, Entregas e Ocorrências, and Auditoria de CT-es e NFS-e — all powered natively by LAISA, a team of 34 specialized AI agents operating 24/7. Unlike traditional TMS software, Lincros positions itself as a new category that not only digitalizes but actively operates logistics through autonomous AI agents. The platform is multi-tenant SaaS, integrates natively with major ERPs (Sankhya, SAP, TOTVS, Oracle, Senior, Linx, Bling, Omie) and communicates via WhatsApp. The company is part of the Sankhya group, one of Brazil's largest management technology companies.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• LAISA: Logistics Artificial Intelligence Software Assistant — a team of 34 specialized AI agents organized across 7 operational areas that work 24/7 in logistics operations. Each agent has a specific mission: monitoring deliveries, handling returns, analyzing routes, auditing freight, communicating with customers via WhatsApp, and more — all autonomously, delivering 10x more productivity.

Products and services

• LAISA - Logistics Artificial Intelligence Software Assistant LAISA is the native AI intelligence layer of the Lincros platform — a team of 34 specialized AI agents organized across 7 operational areas that autonomously monitor deliveries, analyze routes, handle returns and deviations, audit freight, communicate with drivers and customers via WhatsApp, manage commercial negotiations, and detect unprocessed orders 24/7. It delivers up to 10x productivity gains for logistics teams and is the foundation upon which all Lincros platform modules operate.
• Cotação - Intelligent Freight Quoting Module The Cota\u00e7\u00e3o module centralizes and optimizes freight contracting through integrated BID, SPOT, and Auction modes. It allows shippers to compare multiple carriers, simulate historical scenarios, and apply a custom freight calculator with approval workflows. LAISA analyzes the customer's freight history and recommends the best-cost carrier for each route. It is sold to logistics teams at Brazilian shippers seeking freight cost reduction and standardized carrier selection.
• Roteirizador - AI-Powered Route Optimization Module The Roteirizador module plans and continuously re-optimizes delivery routes considering delivery windows, weight, volume, vehicle type, traffic and weather conditions. It automatically re-routes when detecting traffic, accidents or adverse conditions and notifies drivers via WhatsApp. It is used by logistics dispatch teams at Brazilian shippers to reduce delivery delays and fuel costs.
• Pátio e Portaria - Yard & Gate Management Module The Pátio e Portaria module controls yard and dock movements through digital scheduling, real-time dock allocation, QR code and virtual dock support, and vehicle arrival prediction. LAISA predicts vehicle arrival via GPS and automatically allocates the ideal dock to eliminate queues. It is used by distribution center operations teams to reduce 8-12 hour average truck wait times.
• Acompanhamento de Entregas (+ APP) - Real-Time Delivery Tracking Module The Acompanhamento de Entregas module is a real-time delivery tracking tower with predictive delay alerts, geofence deviation detection, WhatsApp-native communication with drivers, and AI-validated proof of delivery. It monitors 847+ deliveries per day per typical client with proactive customer notifications. It is used by logistics and customer service teams at Brazilian shippers for end-to-end last-mile visibility.
• Entregas e Ocorrências - Deliveries & Occurrences Module The Entregas e Ocorrências module delivers real-time delivery status with automatic occurrence classification and management. It processes delivery receipts via WhatsApp and classifies returns by reason, notifying responsible parties in real time. It is used by logistics and customer service teams to manage 43+ returns per day automatically per typical client.
• Auditoria de CT-es e NFS-e - Automated Freight Audit Module The Auditoria de CT-es e NFS-e module cross-references CT-es and NFS-e fiscal documents against negotiated contracts and rate tables. It detects divergences, duplicates and improper charges instantly, blocks payment until resolved, and generates automatic contestations. It recovers R$41k per month on average in erroneous freight charges and is used by finance and logistics teams at Brazilian shippers for automated freight invoice auditing.

Quantifiable outcome

• 25% reduction in total freight costs
• +14 more outcomes

Named customers27 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration12 records

AI capability7 records

Feature8 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• SankhyacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022Sankhya, one of Brazil's largest management technology companies, acquired Lincros in 2022. This acquisition provided Lincros with expanded reach and increased investment capacity for innovation. Lincros now operates as 'Lincros by Sankhya' and is backed by Sankhya's ecosystem of 35,000+ ERP clients. The acquisition enabled native integration between Lincros' logistics platform and Sankhya's ERP ecosystem.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• TOTVS: TOTVS is the largest Brazilian enterprise software company with a broad ERP and logistics management suite. Directly comparable as a domestic competitor offering ERP-integrated TMS capabilities to the same shipper base Lincros targets.
• Descartes Systems Group: Descartes is a global logistics technology provider offering TMS, routing, and freight audit solutions with established presence across the Americas. Comparable as a global TMS incumbent competing in the broader transportation management software category.
• Oracle Transportation Management: Oracle TMS (formerly Oracle OTM) is a global enterprise TMS platform used by large shippers for multi-modal transportation planning and execution. Comparable as a broad incumbent that Lincros natively integrates with and competes against in enterprise accounts.
• Blue Yonder (formerly JDA Software): Blue Yonder provides end-to-end supply chain and TMS solutions to global shippers and 3PLs. Comparable as a broad incumbent offering transportation management and orchestration capabilities that overlap with Lincros's TMS scope.
• Manhattan Active Transportation Management: Manhattan Active TM is a cloud-native TMS offered by Manhattan Associates for shippers and retailers. Comparable as a global TMS incumbent competing for the same enterprise shipper RFPs and offering similar routing, freight audit, and visibility functionality.
• SAP Transportation Management: SAP TM is a global enterprise TMS integrated with SAP ERP. Comparable as a broad incumbent that Lincros supports via native integration but also competes with at large enterprise accounts for full TMS replacement.

Direct peers

• Intelipost: Intelipost is a leading Brazilian logistics technology platform offering shipping management, multi-carrier rate shopping, and delivery tracking for e-commerce and retail shippers. Closest direct competitor in the Brazilian TMS and multi-carrier orchestration space.

Emerging players

• FreteBras: FreteBras is a Brazilian digital freight marketplace connecting shippers and carriers, including a freight bidding module. Comparable as an emerging player in the freight quoting and carrier matching space where Lincros's Cotação module also operates.
• CargoX: CargoX is a Brazilian digital trucking platform that aggregates independent carriers for shippers. Comparable as an emerging player adjacent to Lincros's freight capacity sourcing and dynamic pricing functionality.

Regional players

• Mercado Envios (Mercado Livre logistics): Mercado Envios is the in-house logistics arm of Mercado Livre operating TMS and last-mile technology across Latin America. Comparable as a regional player building proprietary logistics technology in Brazil and Latin America at significant scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

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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