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Linnworks
Company typePrivate
IndustryE-commerce software
Inventory management software
Software as a service (SaaS)
Founded2005; 20 years ago (2005)
FounderFedor Dzjuba
Headquarters
Chichester, West Sussex
,
United Kingdom
Area served
Worldwide
Key people
Chris Timmer (CEO)
RevenueUS$55.9 million (2025)
Number of employees
246 (2025)
Websitewww.linnworks.com

Linnworks is a SaaS company headquartered in Chichester, West Sussex, United Kingdom, offering automation software for inventory management, order management, and e-commerce operations.[1] Founded in 2005, it provides an integrated platform that enables retailers and E-commerce businesses to manage operations across multiple online sales channels,[2] marketplaces, and shipping carriers.[2]

Linnworks is a company that provides software as a service (SaaS). Headquartered in Chichester, West Sussex, United Kingdom, Linnworks develops software that automates inventory management, order management, and e-commerce operations.[1]

Founded in 2005, the company's platform allows retailers and e-commerce businesses to manage operations across multiple online sales channels, marketplaces, and shipping carriers.[3]

History

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Linnworks was founded in 2005 by Fedor Dzjuba as a desktop application to manage online retail inventory.[4] In 2015, it transitioned to the cloud with the soft-launch of the Linnworks.net platform[5] and by 2019 the cloud-based system was firmly established alongside the legacy desktop version.[6]

In 2021, private equity firm Marlin Equity Partners acquired a majority stake in Linnworks.[7] In 2022, Linnworks acquired SkuVault,[8] the company established offices in Louisville, London, and Tallinn.[9] A year later, in 2023, former CEO Callum Campbell left the position after having held on to it for five years and was replaced by Chris Timmer that same year. [10]Timmer still holds the position as of 2025.[11]

Products

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Linnworks sells software used for managing e-commerce operations which integrates with various platforms including Amazon, eBay, Shopify, and Adobe Commerce.[1] The company’s main products include Linnworks Advance, which manages inventory and order operations,[12] and SkuVault Core, which manages inventory levels and warehouse workflows.[13]

Market Presence

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Each year, Linnworks reports handling US$15 billion in gross merchandise value (GMV). The company reportedly has over 4,000 customers which include small and medium-sized businesses.[14] Linnworks holds ISO/IEC 27001:2013 certification for information security management.[15] Gartner Peer Insights places the company in its Warehouse Management Systems category.[16]

Events and Community

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Linnworks organizes an annual conference it calls Linnacademy which is meant for users and stakeholders in the e-commerce sector. [17] Biannually, the company also hosts a product showcase called Linnovation.[18]

Integrations and Partnerships

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Linnworks maintains integrations with over 100 e-commerce services.[19] The company has also announced partnerships with TikTok Shop, which supports social commerce features[20]; Temu, to broaden marketplace integration;[21] and Lightspeed Commerce[22], to support integration between in-store and online operations.

Recognition

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In 2022, Linnworks was recognized with an Early Adopter Award for participating in the eBay developer program.[23] Its 2021 report on ecommerce trends was referenced in an article by Retail Gazette.[24]

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References

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  1. ^ a b c "Linnworks Inventory and Order Management Software: 2025". The Retailer Exec. 24 June 2025. Retrieved 2025-08-06.
  2. ^ a b Muneeb Iqbal, Atif Ali Khan], "Multi-Channel E-Retailing Information Technology Management System", CIS Journal, retrieved 2025-08-11
  3. ^ "Linnworks 2025: Benefits, Features & Pricing". Software Advice. Retrieved 2025-08-06.
  4. ^ "Meet the company: Linn Systems (Linnworks Developers)". Channel X. 2 November 2011. Retrieved 2025-08-23.
  5. ^ "Launching Multichannel Inventory Management to the Cloud". E-commerce bytes. 15 October 2025. Retrieved 2025-09-08.
  6. ^ "Looking at Linnworks". eBusinessGuru. 22 January 2019. Retrieved 2025-09-08.
  7. ^ "Portfolio: Linnworks". Marlin Equity Partners. Retrieved 2025-07-23.
  8. ^ "Linnworks Completes Acquisition of Louisville-based WMS Provider SkuVault". Sales Tech Series. 2 September 2022. Retrieved 2025-09-08.
  9. ^ "Linnworks Headquarters and Office Locations". Craft. Retrieved 2025-08-06.
  10. ^ "Linnworks Appoints Chris Timmer as CEO". Yahoo Finance. 2023-01-10. Retrieved 2025-07-23.
  11. ^ "Linnworks Releases "State of Commerce Ops 2025" Report", Business Wire, 25 March 2025, retrieved 2025-09-09
  12. ^ "Linnworks Advanced for WooCommerce". Woocommerce Marketplace. Retrieved 2025-08-25.
  13. ^ "Run your ideal warehouse operation". Linnworks. Retrieved 2025-07-23.
  14. ^ "Integrations Linnworks". Lightspeedhq. 12 January 2024. Retrieved 2025-08-25.
  15. ^ "About Linnworks". Retrieved 2025-07-23.
  16. ^ "Linnworks Reviews". Gartner Peer Insights. Retrieved 2025-07-23.
  17. ^ "Linnacademy 2025 Returns". ChannelX. 17 June 2025. Retrieved 2025-07-23.
  18. ^ "Linnworks Unveils 2025 Linnovation Showcase". Supply Chain IT. 4 June 2025. Retrieved 2025-07-23.
  19. ^ "Linnworks vs Veeqo: An In-Depth Analysis for E-commerce Success". SEO.AI. 20 November 2024. Retrieved 2025-08-25.
  20. ^ "Linnworks Unveils Native Integration with TikTok Shop to Enhance Retailers' Social Commerce Capabilities". Fox 44 News. 23 September 2024. Retrieved 2025-07-23.
  21. ^ "Linnworks–Temu Partnership". Retail Customer Experience. 11 February 2025. Retrieved 2025-07-23.
  22. ^ "Linnworks Partners with Lightspeed". PR Newswire (Press release). Retrieved 2025-07-23.
  23. ^ "eBay Developer Conference Awards". ChannelX. 19 October 2022. Retrieved 2025-07-23.
  24. ^ "Linnworks Total Commerce Guide to Growth". Retail Gazette. 12 October 2021. Retrieved 2025-07-23.