A Sankhya has just announced the acquisition of Magis5a platform that centralizes sales management in marketplaces and virtual stores. This is the 11th startup incorporated into the management software company’s ecosystem, which plans to invest more than R$200 million in new acquisitions by the end of the year, as part of its expansion strategy via M&As.
According to Felipe Calixto, CEO of Sankhyathe company is preparing for a new leap in growth, and the Magis5 enters as a key piece. “We researched more than 800 platforms before arriving at Magis5“, he states. “The main factor is affinity with our business and target audience. Then, we evaluate the quality of the team, founders and cultural alignment.”
Launched in 2019, the Magis5 acts as a hub for online retail operations, integrating channels such as Amazon, Mercado Livre, Magalu and Shopee. The platform automates processes such as product management, orders, inventory, invoice issuing and shipping, with more than 60 integrations available. With around 110 employees, the startup exceeded R$10 billion in transaction volume in 2025. Among its customers, there are operations that can process more than 1 million orders in a single day.
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ERP integration
The acquisition strengthens what the Sankhya calls it a “happy journey” – an increasingly integrated ecosystem, in which different solutions operate fluidly on the same platform.
A Magis5 will be incorporated into the company’s ERP, allowing customers to have direct access to the startup’s functionalities, without the need for new logins or parallel systems. “If the customer already uses Sankhyahe automatically gains access to the Magis5”explains Felipe.
The integration also connects the platform to other group solutions, such as logistics, tax management, CRM and marketing automation. THE Sankhya It also has occupational health systems, corporate expenses, time control, talent management, automated service and sales engagement.
Despite the acquisition, the Magis5 continues to operate under its own brand and will continue to serve customers outside the company’s base. Sankhya. The founders, Claudio Dias and Vitor Lima, remain at the helm of the business.
Accelerated growth
For the Magis5one of the main gains is in distribution. “THE Sankhya has more than 200 salespeople and 40 offices spread across Brazil. Alone, the Magis5 had been growing between 30% and 50% per year. Now, the expectation is to accelerate this pace significantly”, says co-founder Claudio Dias.
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According to him, the platform’s proposal goes beyond operational integration. Process automation, combined with features such as dynamic pricing and shipping management, tends to directly impact customer performance. “Normally, those who start using our solution grow by between 30% and 40%, even without increasing the team”, he says.
M&As as a driver
Acquisitions remain a central pillar of the company’s strategy Sankhya. Over the last five years, the company has multiplied its monthly recurring revenue by more than eight times, with direct support from this movement.
“The M&A strategy remains firm and strong to expand the ecosystem, increasingly increasing the offer of solutions”, says Felipe. The company is already signaling new targets, especially in areas such as HR, logistics, financial integration and ERP banking.
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In February, the Startups anticipated that the Sankhya planned to make three acquisitions in 2026. One of them – now confirmed as the Magis5 – was already ready for announcement, while the other two were still under analysis.
Unlike other organizations, the Sankhya avoids acquiring direct competitors. “We do not acquire companies that compete with each other. The focus is on complementing the portfolio”, he points out.
Today, the acquired companies already represent around 35% of the company’s revenue. Sankhya. The stake purchased is usually greater than 50%, but the founders remain relevant partners. “Our thesis is to keep entrepreneurs engaged in the business, so that they earn even more with the growth of the operation”, says Felipe. He highlights that some investments quadrupled in size in two to three years.
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Towards the IPO
Os M&As da Sankhya They also fuel the company’s strategy to reach R$1 billion in annual recurring revenue (ARR), a level that would bring the company closer to an IPO. In 2025, the company ended the year with around R$740 million in ARR and, according to Felipe, the expectation is to reach the billion-dollar mark in 2026.
The IPO has been under discussion since 2024, with initial plans envisaging a debut from 2025. To Startups, Felipe said that the North American market is on the radar for a possible listing, although there is no rush to execute the move.
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