Lince Italia

What Lince Italia does

Lince Italia S.r.l. is an Italian manufacturer of residential and commercial security systems, headquartered in Ariccia (Lazio) and founded in 1975. The company designs and produces wireless and wire-wireless burglar alarm systems, outdoor intrusion detectors (including the patented BOBBY180 with 180° curtain coverage), IP and HD CCTV cameras, fire/smoke detectors, anti-flood sensors, panic radio controls, and emergency lighting, all backed by CE marking and hosted on a proprietary cloud platform running on 100% Italian servers with iOS/Android smartphone integration via the Lince+ app.

The company operates a B2B2C go-to-market model: hardware is sold exclusively to a nationwide network of 1,000+ authorized installers through the Lince e-Shop (login-gated, exclusive pricing, up to 90-day installment terms), who in turn install and service end customers. Direct commercial channels exist for industrial and large-facility projects via consultancy services, and end customers can request free inspections, quotes, and support through the website, WhatsApp Business, and customer-satisfaction programs. The firm holds 20+ patents, ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certifications, and reports a cumulative installed base of 500,000+ Italian families and 2.5 million devices produced.

Revenue mechanics are anchored in hardware unit sales and recurring service fees (start-up commissions, in-/out-of-warranty technical support, and CAT-led repairs), with published pricing of €105–€155 per start-up depending on system size, €40–€50 call-out fees, and €30/hour labor out-of-warranty. The company is privately held as an S.r.l. with €1,170,000 in paid-in capital, no disclosed institutional shareholders, and no parent company.

Name

Lince Italia

Legal name

Lince Italia S.r.l.

Website

https://lince.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

1975

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Lince Italia S.r.l. is an Italian manufacturer (founded 1975, Ariccia) of wireless burglar alarms, fire detectors, CCTV, and emergency lighting, sold exclusively through 1,000+ authorized installers via its e-Shop, with cloud and smartphone-app connectivity for residential, commercial, and industrial end customers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Ariccia

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Security Hardware Sales: Sale of alarm systems, detectors, sirens, CCTV cameras, fire detection equipment, and emergency lighting products to authorized installers through the e-Shop platform. Products include anti-intrusion systems, video surveillance, fire safety, and security lighting.
2. Professional Installation Services: Start-up and commissioning services for new alarm systems through authorized technical assistance centers (CAT). Installation support includes programming, setup, and testing of intrusion alarm systems by certified technicians.
3. E-Shop Sales to Installers: Online sales platform with exclusive pricing for authorized installers. Over 1000 products available with flexible payment options including installment plans up to 90 days.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Lince Italia designs, manufactures, and distributes wireless and wire-wireless anti-intrusion alarm systems, video surveillance (CCTV), fire/smoke detection, anti-flood detectors, panic controls, and emergency lighting. Products are sold through the Lince e-Shop to a network of 1,000+ authorized installers across Italy and complemented by a proprietary Italian-hosted cloud platform and smartphone app for remote monitoring. The company also delivers professional installation, commissioning, and after-sales technical assistance through its Authorized Technical Assistance Centers (CAT).

Product overview

Lince Italia offers a comprehensive security ecosystem built around wireless alarm systems with cloud connectivity. The core offering consists of the LINCE Wireless Alarm System with companion Lince+ Smartphone APP (iOS/Android) and Lince Cloud Platform hosted on 100% Italian servers. The product portfolio includes the GOLD Series wire-wireless alarm system, BOBBY180 patented outdoor volumetric detectors with 180° coverage and pet-immunity, OBLO self-powered outdoor sirens, LESW patented shutter contacts, IP bullet cameras for video surveillance, smoke/fire detectors, anti-flood detectors, panic radio controls, and emergency lighting. The company operates the LINCE e-Shop for authorized installers (1,000+ products) and provides professional Start-Up commissioning services through authorized technical assistance centers.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• LINCE Wireless Alarm System Flagship wireless alarm system with cloud connectivity and remote smartphone control, designed for residential and commercial end customers and installed by authorized installers across Italy.
• GOLD Series Radio Alarm System Wire-wireless hybrid alarm system series including control panels, detectors, sirens, and accessories, providing flexible installation options for residential and commercial security installations.
• BOBBY180 Outdoor Detector Patented outdoor volumetric detector providing 180-degree lateral curtain coverage for perimeter protection, combining PIR and microwave (PIR+MW) technology with anti-mask capabilities. Designed for doors, windows, garden, and outdoor areas of homes and businesses.
• OBLO Outdoor Siren Self-powered outdoor siren with anti-foam protection, featuring the patented wall-mount container design with left and right opening options for acoustic and visual deterrence.
• LESW Roller Shutter Contact Patented wire contact sensor specifically designed for roller shutters, providing anti-intrusion detection on rolling shutters and similar openings.
• IP Bullet Cameras Range of IP and HD bullet cameras for video surveillance offering multiple resolutions and features including IR LED illumination up to 30 meters, integrated with the Lince+ smartphone app for remote CCTV viewing.
• Smoke Detectors Certified fire-detection devices for residential and commercial use, intended for kitchens, cellars, and boiler rooms to prevent domestic fires.
• Anti-Flood Detectors Water-leak detection devices designed for kitchens, laundries, and bathrooms, sending flooding alerts to prevent water damage.
• Panic Radio Controls Emergency panic-button devices for elderly protection that send help requests over the Lince alarm system with a single button press.
• Emergency Lights Lighting and emergency signaling lamps with patented optics, providing safety illumination during power outages or emergency events. Covered by an extended 5-year warranty.
• Lince Cloud Platform Cloud platform hosted on certified 100% Italian servers providing 24/7 connectivity and secure data storage for Lince alarm systems, enabling remote monitoring, multi-system management, and notification routing.
• Lince+ Smartphone APP Mobile application for iOS and Android enabling system arm/disarm, CCTV monitoring, push notifications, real-time control, multi-system management, and home-automation integration with Lince alarm systems.
• Start-Up (Installation and Commissioning) Service Professional installation, programming, and commissioning service for new Lince alarm systems, provided by Authorized Technical Assistance Centers (CAT) with tiered per-unit pricing based on system size and distance-based travel fees.

Quantifiable outcome

• 500,000+ families protected
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Elkron: Italian manufacturer of intrusion alarm systems, fire detection, and home automation products sold primarily through a certified installer network. Directly comparable to Lince in product mix, channel model, and Italian-market focus.
• RISCO Group: Israeli-headquartered global manufacturer of intrusion alarm systems, smoke detectors, and integrated security solutions with strong European installer presence. Comparable in professional alarm product portfolio and cloud-connected offerings.
• Texecom: UK-based manufacturer of professional intruder alarm systems (control panels, detectors, external sounders) targeting the European installer channel. Comparable in product depth and installer-led distribution.
• AVE S.p.A. Italian manufacturer of home and building automation, security systems, and electrical wiring devices. Overlaps with Lince on alarm systems, video surveillance, and the Italian installer channel.
• Daitem (Atral): French manufacturer of wireless intrusion alarm systems sold exclusively through certified installers across Europe. Closely comparable in product category, wireless-first architecture, and installer-led GTM model.

Emerging players

• Ajax Systems: Fast-growing wireless smart security systems manufacturer with a wireless-first, app-led architecture and rapidly expanding European installer footprint. Represents the principal disruptive peer to legacy hybrid systems like Lince's GOLD series.
• Ring (Amazon): Consumer smart-home security brand (doorbells, cameras, alarm systems) competing on the DIY end of the market. Represents the channel-disruption risk to Lince's professional-installer-led model in the residential segment.

Broad incumbents

• Bosch Security and Safety Systems: Global incumbent in intrusion detection, video surveillance, fire detection, and access control with deep European installer relationships. Comparable on the full security portfolio Lince offers but at vastly greater scale and R&D depth.
• Hikvision: Global leader in video surveillance hardware (IP cameras, DVRs/NVRs). Direct overlap with Lince's IP bullet camera line at the hardware level, although Lince positions on Italian manufacturing and integrator-friendly service.
• Resideo Technologies (Honeywell Home): Spun-off incumbent in residential and commercial security, smart home, and HVAC controls. Competes with Lince in residential alarm panels, detectors, and connected home platforms at the European professional channel level.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/linceitalia/videos
• Facebookfacebook.com/linceitalia
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/lince-italia-s-p-a-
• Instagraminstagram.com/linceitalia
• Xx.com/linceitalia

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 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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