OOHPod

What OOHPod does

OOHPod Ltd is an Irish-headquartered private company operating an open-network smart parcel locker service across Ireland, Northern Ireland, and Great Britain. Founded in late 2021 by John Tuohy (who previously founded Parcel Motel, acquired by UPS in 2017 for approximately €30 million) alongside COO Orla Sheils, OOHPod provides 24/7 self-service parcel collection and drop-off at both public locations (Lidl stores, Tesco, Supervalu, Centra, petrol stations) and private sites (apartment complexes, managed residential developments). Each customer is assigned a unique OOH ID that functions as a digital identifier for parcel routing and locker access, with SMS notifications delivering access codes for secure pickup. The platform is carrier-agnostic, accepting parcels from UPS, DHL, Yodel, An Post, and Collect+ without requiring prior IT integration from couriers.

The core technology comprises smart lockers in 17, 47, and 91 door configurations equipped with touch-screen interfaces, inbuilt security cameras, independent data connections, and optional advertising screens. Adjacent offerings include the Jonesborough ParcelShop flagship (offering virtual UK address, try-on room, and oversize handling), residential and corporate subscription solutions, the OOHPod Rewards loyalty programme, and a Northern Ireland virtual address service that helps consumers avoid post-Brexit customs fees on UK purchases.

OOHPod monetizes primarily through per-parcel transaction fees (€3.95 per parcel for 48 hours of storage) and pre-purchased bundles with no expiry, supplemented by monthly B2B subscriptions (including Lidl NI's £7.50 standard and £17 premium tiers), corporate employee delivery management plans, advertising revenue from in-locker screens, and installation/service fees from residential property partners. Go-to-market combines direct-to-consumer digital acquisition (website, app, content marketing, social media) with channel partnerships through retail hosts, residential developers, and carrier integrations. As of early 2023, OOHPod operated 30+ live locations with plans to scale to 110+ across the island, backed by €8.5 million in cumulative funding including a €5.4 million round announced in January 2024 from Business Venture Partners and Themvar.

Name

OOHPod

Legal name

OOHPod Ltd

Website

https://oohpod.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2021

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

OOHPod operates a carrier-agnostic smart parcel locker network across Ireland, Northern Ireland, and Great Britain, serving individual online shoppers, residential property managers, retail partners, and corporate clients through 24/7 self-service collection and drop-off.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Parcel Locker Services

NAICS

Couriers and Express Delivery Services (4921)

SIC

Trucking & Courier Services (No Air) (4210)

akta.pro primary industry

Residential & Multifamily Parcel Locker Solutions (Apartment/HOA) (TLAAAMAD)

akta.pro secondary industry

Workplace / Office Parcel Locker Solutions (TLAAAMAE)

Keywords

• Smart parcel lockers
• Parcel pickup service
• Click and collect
• Parcel management
• Self-service lockers

Headquarters

HQ city

Santry

HQ country

Ireland

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Per-Parcel Transaction Fees: Primary revenue from transaction fees charged each time a parcel is collected from a locker. Pay-as-you-go customers charged per parcel, while bundle customers pre-purchase uses at discounted rates. Oversize parcels charged at higher rate.
2. Corporate/Business Subscriptions: Monthly subscription plans for business customers including Personal Delivery Management Subscriptions for employees. Revenue from both locker installation/setup and ongoing service fees.
3. Digital Advertising:
4. Retail Partner Integration Fees: Revenue from placing lockers at retail locations (e.g., Lidl stores) where retailers benefit from increased footfall while OOHPod generates service fees.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

OOHPod operates an open, carrier-agnostic network of smart parcel lockers across Ireland, Northern Ireland, and Great Britain, providing 24/7 self-service parcel collection, drop-off, and returns. Customers receive a unique OOH ID to receive parcels from any courier, with lockers deployed at retail partner sites (Lidl NI), residential properties, and standalone locations, complemented by a flagship Jonesborough ParcelShop offering virtual UK addresses, fitting rooms, and oversize handling.

Product overview

OOHPod is an open-network smart parcel locker solution operating across Ireland, Northern Ireland, and Great Britain. The core product is the OOHPod Smart Parcel Locker Network, which provides 24/7 self-service parcel collection and drop-off at public locations (Lidl, Tesco, Supervalu, Centra, petrol stations) and private locations (apartment complexes). For personal customers, OOHPod offers the Personal Parcel Locker Service with three pricing tiers: Pay As You Go (€3.95/£3.50 per parcel), Buy a Bundle (€11.85 for 4 uses), and Bargain Bundle (€23.70 for 10 uses). The Jonesborough ParcelShop serves as a flagship physical location offering Virtual UK Address, Try-On Room, and Oversize services. Business solutions include Residential Locker Solution for property managers, Retail Click & Collect for retailers, and Corporate Employee Delivery Management as an employee wellness benefit. The OOHPod Rewards program provides retail discounts and competitions for members.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• OOHPod Smart Parcel Locker Network Open network of smart parcel lockers providing 24/7 self-service parcel collection and drop-off, deployed at retail sites (Lidl, Tesco, Supervalu, Centra, petrol stations) and private locations (residential complexes). Accepts parcels up to 40x50x47 cm and 10 kg standard.
• Jonesborough ParcelShop Physical retail and service location offering virtual UK address service, try-on room for clothing, oversize parcel handling, returns processing, Yodel/UPS/Collect+ agent services, and personal shopper assistance.
• Residential Locker Solution B2B smart locker deployment for property managers, apartment complexes, and student residences, providing 24/7 tenant parcel management, consolidated deliveries, and reduced common-area clutter.
• Retail Click & Collect Solution B2B solution for retail stores and shopping centres providing self-service parcel collection, returns, drop boxes, and refrigerated options to drive footfall and digitize delivery options.
• Corporate Employee Delivery Management B2B employee benefit providing 24/7 unlimited network access to OOHPod lockers, streamlining mailrooms, and reducing personal parcel anxiety for hybrid workers.
• Oversize Parcel Service Service for parcels exceeding 40x50x47 cm or 10 kg, accepting parcels up to 0.25 cubic metres and/or 25 kg, available at locations with Oversize Facility at £5/€6 per parcel.
• Northern Ireland Virtual Address Service allowing customers to use an NI locker address as a UK delivery destination for online shopping, avoiding customs fees and accessing UK-only retailers.

Quantifiable outcome

• 60% reduction in carbon emissions compared to home delivery
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Lidl Northern IrelandcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorStrategic retail partnership placing OOHPod parcel lockers at Lidl NI stores across the region. First-of-its-kind in Northern Ireland. Provides 24/7 parcel pickup while shoppers do weekly grocery shop. Lockers live at Castlereagh, Newtownards, Shore Road Belfast, and Lisburn with expansion planned.
• UPScoreTechnology or IntegrationUPS Access Point network integration allowing customers to select OOHPod as pickup/drop-off location through UPS website. Full integration operational in NI (December 2022) with expansion to Republic of Ireland planned. UPS Vinted parcels accepted FREE at OOHPod.
• Lidl IrelandcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartnership agreement reached to place OOHPod parcel lockers at all Lidl stores in Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland. Significant expansion of retail partner network.
• VintedminorGTM or Marketing PartnerC2C fashion marketplace partnership targeting Irish users. OOHPod enables Vinted delivery/collection for Irish customers. UPS Vinted parcels dropped off FREE at OOHPod lockers. Blog content promoting Vinted as use case.
• Residential Property PartnerscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMultiple residential property partners including Dubliv, The Alliance, The Club at Elmpark Green, Tara View, Niche Living, Milner's Square, and O'Neill Court. Properties install OOHPod lockers as resident amenity with owners sharing capital costs.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• SwipBox: European parcel locker network with carrier-agnostic integrations across multiple countries. Comparable open-network architecture and retail/grocery partnership strategy to OOHPod.
• InPost: Europe's largest independent parcel locker network, with deep presence in Ireland via Postpoint and own-brand lockers. Directly competes with OOHPod on carrier-agnostic out-of-home parcel delivery in the same geographic markets.
• Parcel Pending: Smart parcel locker provider focused on multifamily residential, retail, and commercial properties in North America. Closely comparable to OOHPod's residential locker solution and B2B property deployment model.
• Luxer One: Smart locker platform specializing in residential, retail, and corporate deployments with carrier-agnostic access. Mirrors OOHPod's property-manager channel and corporate employee benefit offering.
• ByBox: UK-headquartered smart locker and click-and-collect network serving retail, field service, and last-mile logistics. Comparable carrier-agnostic model and adjacent Great Britain footprint relevant to OOHPod's GB expansion plans.

Broad incumbents

• DHL Packstation: DHL's flagship parcel locker network in Germany and expanding across Europe. Competes as a carrier-owned alternative to OOHPod's open model, and DHL is also one of OOHPod's integrated carrier partners.
• Amazon Hub Locker: Amazon's proprietary locker network for last-mile delivery across the UK and Ireland. Represents the dominant closed-network competitive threat for out-of-home parcel pickup.
• Quadient: Global provider of parcel locker and shipping solutions (acquired Parcel Pending's European business). Broader software and lockers portfolio serves a similar B2B residential/retail customer base as OOHPod.

Regional players

• An Post: Irish national postal operator and OOHPod carrier partner; An Post also operates its own out-of-home parcel services. Comparable regional parcel infrastructure footprint but state-backed and not carrier-agnostic.

Emerging players

• Bringme: Smart delivery and locker solutions for residential and corporate buildings in Europe. Overlaps with OOHPod's residential and corporate employee delivery management use cases.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/OOHPod
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/oohpod
• Instagraminstagram.com/oohpod

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors2 records

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M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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