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§ Private Profile · Paris, France
Digital freight marketplace connecting industrial shippers with 6,000 regional carriers across Europe, optimizing road freight logistics.
Founded in November 2015 by Paul Guillemin, Antoine Le Squeren, Didier Menou, and Frédéric Menou, FretLink is a Paris-based digital freight marketplace connecting industrial shippers to regional European carriers. The company utilizes a proprietary Transport Operating System to optimize supply chain planning, execution, and load matching, generating revenue through transaction fees and SaaS subscription programs. Operating with a core team of approximately 19 employees, the platform currently facilitates road freight logistics for 300 industrial shippers and a network of 6,000 regional carriers. This operational scale generates an estimated $16.5 million in annual revenue for the French transportation technology provider. FretLink has secured $26.6 million in total funding, including a Series B round backed by Edenred Capital Partners, Daphni, Breega Capital, The Family, Tekton Ventures, and FJ Labs, with plans to hire 100 additional employees.
FretLink has raised $34.0M across 2 funding rounds.
FretLink has raised $34.0M in total across 2 funding rounds.
FretLink has raised $34.0M across 2 funding rounds. Most recently, it raised $28.0M Series B in April 2019.
| Date | Round | Lead Investors | Other Investors | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 1, 2019 | $28M Series B | — | Breega, Elaia Partners, FJ Labs, Flashpoint VC, Daphni, Edenred Capital Partners, Elia Partners, SGH Capital, Tekton Ventures, The Family, TIP, Weaving Invest | Announced |
| Apr 1, 2017 | $6M Series A | — | Breega, Elaia Partners, Daphni | Announced |
FretLink has raised $34.0M in total across 2 funding rounds.
FretLink's investors include Breega, Elaia Partners, FJ Labs, Flashpoint VC, Daphni, Edenred Capital Partners, Elia Partners, SGH Capital, Tekton Ventures, The Family, TIP, Weaving Invest.
Fretlink is a technology company specializing in digital freight and transport management. It provides a proprietary Transport Operating System that connects shippers with a large network of local and regional carriers across Europe, optimizing the planning and execution of road freight operations. The platform enables customers to book, manage, and track international freight shipments while using analytics to improve supply chain decisions. Fretlink serves industrial shippers and carriers, addressing inefficiencies in the traditional spot market by fostering reliable, long-term partnerships based on service quality and fair pricing rather than just the lowest cost. The company has demonstrated strong growth, with revenues around $16.5 million and over 100 employees as of 2025, supported by significant funding rounds totaling over $26 million[1][3][4][5][7].
Founded in 2015 in Paris, Fretlink was created by four co-founders—Paul Guillemin, Antoine Le Squeren, Didier Duval, and Frédéric Menou—who brought expertise from transport, entrepreneurship, software development, and research backgrounds. The idea emerged from recognizing that the core issue in freight logistics was not technology itself but the market's organizational inefficiencies, particularly the spot market's volatility and lack of accountability. Early traction came from developing a platform that balances pricing, capacity, and service reliability, enabling shippers to avoid the risks of unreliable carriers and carriers to maintain fair rates. This approach differentiated Fretlink from pure digital marketplaces that often operate at a loss due to subsidized pricing[5][6].
Fretlink rides the wave of digital transformation in logistics, a sector traditionally resistant to change but increasingly pressured by demands for transparency, efficiency, and sustainability. The timing is critical as the European road freight market is valued at over €300 billion, with growing complexity in supply chains and rising environmental concerns. By addressing the root causes of inefficiency in freight matching and emphasizing service quality, Fretlink is helping to professionalize and modernize the industry. Its platform supports the broader ecosystem by enabling better collaboration between shippers and carriers, reducing waste, and promoting greener transport practices[3][5][6].
Looking ahead, Fretlink is poised to expand its footprint across Europe by scaling its carrier network and enhancing its technology platform. The company plans to grow its workforce significantly and leverage its recent €25 million Series B funding to accelerate innovation and market penetration. Trends such as increased supply chain digitization, demand for sustainable logistics, and the push for end-to-end visibility will shape Fretlink’s journey. Its influence is likely to grow as it sets new standards for collaboration and reliability in freight transport, potentially reducing the reliance on inefficient spot markets and contributing to a more resilient and environmentally conscious logistics ecosystem[7][5].