What The Telepass Group does

Telepass S.p.A. (The Telepass Group) is an Italian integrated mobility-services platform headquartered in Rome, operating a single on-board unit (OBU) and mobile app that consolidate payment for highway tolls, urban access zones (ZTL/Area C), parking, fuel, electric-vehicle charging, ferries, trains, taxis, road assistance, and insurance. The platform processes transactions across 19 European countries and more than 200,000 km of road network, supported by a network of physical service points, fuel-station integrations, and distribution partnerships with TIM, Kena, Enilive, banks, and post offices. As of March 2026, Telepass reported more than 10 million active OBU devices and approximately 70% market share in Italian highway tolling, with the Telepass Assicura insurance subsidiary serving over 200,000 customers.

The company's revenue model is a combination of per-transaction fees on tolls, parking, and fuel, recurring subscription fees for services such as road assistance and insurance, and partnership/commission income from network operators. Hardware (OBU) is distributed primarily free or low-cost at the point of vehicle registration, with monetization driven by long-tail transaction volume across 20+ services on a consolidated monthly bill. The business is privately held by Partners Group following a 2020 capital infusion of approximately $1.24 billion, with FY2025 revenue of €506 million (+16% year-over-year) and EBITDA of €258 million (51% margin). Q1 2026 revenue grew 22% and EBITDA 33% year-over-year, with the company pursuing active expansion into maritime ticketing (Telepass Mare), fuel payment partnerships (Fortech, Retitalia), and broader European coverage.

Name

The Telepass Group

Legal name

Telepass S.p.A.

Website

https://telepass.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Telepass S.p.A. operates an Italian integrated mobility-payments platform serving 10M+ on-board units with tolling, parking, fuel, EV charging, insurance, and road-assistance services across 19 European countries, generating €506M in FY2025 revenue.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Mobility Payment Services

NAICS

Transit and Ground Passenger Transportation (485)

SIC

Transportation Services (4700)

akta.pro primary industry

Electronic Toll Collection (ETC) & Transponder/Tag Systems (RFID/DSRC) (TLAJABAA)

Keywords

• Electronic toll collection
• Mobility payment services
• Highway toll systems
• Urban parking solutions
• Vehicle mobility platform

Headquarters

HQ city

Rome

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Telepedaggio / Toll Collection: Subscription-based OBU device service generating recurring revenue from toll transactions on Italian highways. Represents the core business with approximately 70% of Italian highway transactions processed via OBU (Telepass and equivalent operators). Revenue from three operational segments: consumer, corporate, and trucks.
2. Fuel Payment Services: Transaction-based payment processing for fuel at partner stations through the Telepass app. Revenue generated from transaction fees on fuel purchases at integrated service stations.
3. Parking and Urban Mobility Services: Revenue from parking payments (structured parking, blue zones), ZTL access payments (Area C Milan, ZTL Palermo), and other urban mobility services. Over 1,300 partner parking facilities and presence in over 5,400 municipalities.
4. Insurance Services (Telepass Assicura): Insurance products including RC Auto (auto insurance), roadside assistance (associated with over 2.8 million vehicles), and other insurance offerings. Telepass Assicura surpassed 200,000 customers by end of March 2026, with 172% revenue growth vs prior year same period.
5. European Toll Services: Revenue from European toll payments via Telepass European device covering over 200,000 km of roads across 19 countries including recently added Netherlands.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels9 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

The Telepass Group provides electronic toll payment and integrated urban mobility services through its proprietary onboard unit (OBU) and mobile super-app. Its core offering lets drivers automatically pay highway tolls, urban parking, fuel, EV charging, insurance premiums, and ferry crossings across Italy and Europe, with separate consumer, business fleet and heavy-vehicle (Truck) product lines backed by a unified payment platform.

Product overview

The Telepass Group offers a comprehensive mobility platform centered on its OBU (On Board Unit) telepedaggio device for automatic toll payment on Italian highways and, via European partnerships, across 19 countries spanning over 200,000 km. The platform operates on a subscription model with multiple tiers: Telepass Sempre (premium with free annual subscription and 200 euros cashback), Telepass Grab&Go (pay-per-use at 19.90 euros device cost), plus add-on options including Telepass Twin (second device) and Telepass Europeo (European coverage). The core offering is complemented by the Telepass App, which provides access to over 20 services including parking (over 1,300 facilities), blue zone street parking (500+ locations), fuel payment at major brands (Q8, ENI, IP, Tamoil, Esso, Retitalia, now over 7,500 stations), electric charging, vehicle tax payments, insurance products (via Telepass Assicura with over 200,000 customers), road assistance, car wash, public transport tickets, shared mobility, taxis, trains, ferries, ZTL access (Area C Milano, ZTL Palermo), electronic vignettes, skipass, and Telepass Mare for maritime mobility. The ecosystem is delivered through the main Telepass App and Telepass Pay X sub-brand app, with management via the Area Riservata web portal. The company serves over 10 million active OBU devices as of March 2026, covering over 5,400 municipalities, and reported 2025 revenues of 506 million euros with 89 million euros net profit.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Telepass Sempre: Offerta con dispositivo per il pedaggio, abbonamento e cashback.
• Telepass Grab&Go
• Telepass Twin
• Telepass Pay X
• Telepass Easy
• Telepass Plus
• Telepass Mare

Products and services

• Telepass Sempre
• Telepass Grab&Go
• Telepass Twin
• Telepass Europeo
• Telepass Truck
• Telepass Business
• Telepass Pay X
• Telepass Assicura
• Telepass Mare
• Moveo (toll calculator)

Quantifiable outcome

• Skip toll booth queues; payments processed automatically; charges debited quarterly without commissions
• +3 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration21 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core, strategic and minor.

• Retitalia S.p.A.coreTechnology or Integration · 18 June 2026Partnership with Retitalia S.p.A. enables fuel payment via Telepass app at 150+ service stations with growth potential. Confirms Telepass as Italy's most extensive mobile payment network for fuel with 7,500+ integrated stations. Payment activated and concluded directly from smartphone without cards or cash.
• ANCIM (Associazione Nazionale Comuni Isole Minori)strategicStrategic or Co-development Partner · 6 May 2026Protocol with ANCIM to promote Telepass Mare platform for maritime mobility digitization in Italian minor islands. Platform supports digital management of moorings, environmental tickets, waste collection, and port services. First pilot in Ponza (summer 2025) with expansion planned for Italian coasts and Mediterranean basin.
• FortechcoreTechnology or Integration · 4 May 2026Partnership with Fortech (Italian technology company specializing in payment solutions, automation, and digital platforms for traditional and electric mobility) enables fuel payment via Telepass app at 5,000+ stations. Progressive rollout planned with 600 points nationwide by end of 2026, targeting 5,000 stations by end of 2028.
• ENI (Eni Station)coreTechnology or IntegrationFuel payment integration at ENI service stations. Customers select and unlock pump directly from Telepass app for fuel payment without cards or cash.
• IP (Italian Petroleum)coreTechnology or IntegrationFuel payment integration at IP service stations. Customers select and unlock pump directly from Telepass app for fuel payment without cards or cash.
• TamoilcoreTechnology or IntegrationFuel payment integration at Tamoil service stations. Customers select and unlock pump directly from Telepass app for fuel payment without cards or cash.
• EssocoreTechnology or IntegrationFuel payment integration at Esso service stations. Customers select and unlock pump directly from Telepass app for fuel payment without cards or cash.
• Q8 (Kuwait Petroleum Italia)coreTechnology or IntegrationFuel payment integration at Q8 service stations. Customers enter 6-digit code generated by app at acceptor and select pump number to fuel without cash or cards.
• Telepass Point TIM (Telecom Italia)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorReseller partnership at TIM retail locations for Telepass service subscriptions, activations, and customer support.
• Telepass Point KenaminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorReseller partnership at Kena (TIM sub-brand) retail stores for Telepass service subscriptions and support.
• Telepass Point Enilive StationcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorService point at Enilive fuel stations for Telepass subscriptions and support. Combined with fuel payment integration partnership.
• Banks and Uffici Postali ConvenzionatiminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner banks and post offices across Italy for Telepass service subscriptions and customer support.

Scale indicators15 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• DKV Mobility: DKV Mobility is one of Europe's leading B2B mobility service providers, accepting tolls across 19 European countries plus fuel, parking, EV charging, and vehicle services on a single platform. Directly comparable to Telepass in offering interoperable European toll services and integrated fuel/parking payments to commercial and corporate fleets.
• Bip&Go (Autostrade per l'Italia): Bip&Go is Autostrade per l'Italia's direct electronic tolling competitor to Telepass, providing OBU and app-based telepedaggio services across the Italian highway network. The closest head-to-head competitor in Italian toll collection, also offering parking and fuel integrations.
• Axxès: Axxès is a French-based interoperable European electronic toll service (EETS) provider offering OBU and interoperable tolling across France, Spain, Portugal, Italy, and other European countries. Directly comparable as a pan-European ETC competitor serving commercial fleets with cross-border toll payment.
• BroBizz (Euro Parking Collection): BroBizz (operated by Euro Parking Collection) is the dominant Scandinavian electronic toll and mobility payment service, operating OBU and tag-based payment across Denmark, Sweden, Norway, and Austria. Directly comparable electronic toll collection business model with pan-European expansion ambitions.
• Toll4Europe: Toll4Europe is a joint venture between Daimler Truck, Volvo, and Traton providing a pan-European EETS tolling solution for commercial vehicles, with coverage in 14 EU countries. A direct ETC peer focused on the same cross-border commercial tolling opportunity that Telepass addresses via its European device service.
• Eurowag (W.A.G. payment solutions): Eurowag is a leading European integrated mobility platform serving commercial fleets with fuel payments, tolling, parking, and vehicle services across more than 20 countries. Directly comparable multi-service mobility platform targeting fleets with combined toll and fuel payment offerings.

Regional players

• EasyTrip (EMD): EasyTrip is an Irish toll and mobility payment provider operating across Ireland and the UK, offering electronic toll tags and fleet payment services. Comparable as a regional ETC and toll-payment operator with a similar OBU/tag business model to Telepass.
• Mooney (Enel X / Mooney Group): Mooney is an Italian proximity payments and digital services platform offering bill payments, mobile top-ups, prepaid cards, and financial services across a network of 45,000+ retail points. Comparable as an Italian consumer payments and digital services platform addressing the same customer base through multi-service digital offerings.

Emerging players

• Flowbird: Flowbird is a global provider of urban mobility payment solutions including parking meters, ticketing machines, and app-based parking payments, serving municipalities and transport operators across Europe. Comparable as an emerging multi-service mobility payments player with overlapping parking and urban access capabilities.

Broad incumbents

• PayByPhone: PayByPhone (owned by Volkswagen Financial Services) is one of the largest mobile parking payment platforms in Europe and North America, processing hundreds of millions of parking transactions annually. Comparable as a broad incumbent in mobile mobility payments, particularly relevant to Telepass's parking and urban mobility verticals.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/telepass
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Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A2 records

Investments

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