Modaxo
Modaxo is a Constellation Software division that acquires and permanently holds vertical market software companies serving global people transportation, operating 33+ autonomous brands across ticketing, fleet management, intelligent transport systems, and airport terminal solutions.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2020
- HeadquartersMississauga, Canada
- Headcount1,001–5,000
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingSoftware
What Modaxo does
Modaxo is a global collective of vertical market software companies focused exclusively on people transportation technology. Founded in 2020 and headquartered in Mississauga, Ontario, it operates as a wholly-owned division of Constellation Software Inc. (TSX:CSU). The company acquires and permanently retains specialized software businesses that serve transit agencies, bus and rail operators, airports, parking operators, and municipal traffic authorities across approximately 35 countries. Its portfolio of more than 33 autonomous brands delivers ticketing and fare management, intelligent transport systems, fleet and resource management, real-time passenger information, self-service payment terminals, and airport operational databases, with named products including Aerivo's Flightivity suite (AODB, FIDS, RMS, Multi-Airport Operations), ebblo's Horizon ITS platform, SISCOG's rail planning tools, Intelliscape's road/rail systems, TransLoc's US transit platform (1,500+ providers, 600M+ annual rides), and Elovate/Trellint for traffic and curbside enforcement.
Modaxo follows a "forever home" buy-and-hold strategy under which acquired companies retain their brand, leadership, and customer relationships while gaining access to financial backing, operational autonomy, and a global peer network. Revenue is generated primarily through software licenses and subscriptions sold by individual brands via direct enterprise sales motions to government and large transit operators. Notable contract wins include the Transport for NSW Opal Next Generation Bus Solution (~5,000 buses across Greater Sydney) delivered jointly by Trapeze Group ANZ and ebblo, plus tenders with the National Transport Authority (Ireland) and Land Transport Authority (Singapore). Acquisitions have been the principal growth mechanism, with $394 million in disclosed deal value across the 2024 Conduent Curbside Management and Public Safety carve-out ($230M) and the 2026 Conduent Public Transit agreement ($164M), alongside undisclosed transactions for TransLoc, Pcentra, SS Telemática, FARA AS, CAMMAX, SISCOG, Intelliscape, and Aerivo.
Modaxo firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Modaxo
- Legal name
- Modaxo Inc.
- Website
- https://modaxo.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2020
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 1,001–5,000 employees
- Short description
- Modaxo is a Constellation Software division that acquires and permanently holds vertical market software companies serving global people transportation, operating 33+ autonomous brands across ticketing, fleet management, intelligent transport systems, and airport terminal solutions.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Modaxo industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Transportation Software
- NAICS
- Transit and Ground Passenger Transportation (485)
- SIC
- Transportation Services (4700)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Connected Vehicle & V2X Traffic Operations (RSUs, SPaT/MAP, CV Applications) (TLAJACAJ)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) / Video Tolling & Enforcement (TLAJABAB), Rail Incident, Disruption & Emergency Management (Control Center Response) (TLAJAEAH)
Keywords
Where Modaxo is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Mississauga
- HQ country
- Canada
- HQ region
- North America
Offices2 records
Markets served
Modaxo business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Software
- Cost components
- Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- Transportation Software Licenses and Subscriptions: Modaxo generates revenue through its portfolio of autonomous transportation software companies offering ticketing, fare management, fleet management, and related solutions to transit operators
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels2 records
Marketing channels4 records
Modaxo product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Modaxo is a collective of vertical market software companies focused exclusively on people transportation. Through 33 autonomous brands, it acquires, strengthens, and grows technology companies that deliver ticketing, fare management, fleet management, intelligent transport systems, scheduling, real-time passenger information, and airport terminal solutions to transit agencies, airports, parking operators, and traffic authorities across approximately 35 countries.
Product overview
Modaxo is a global collective of vertical market software companies focused exclusively on people transportation technology. The company operates as a platform of 33 autonomous brands managing all modes of transport including bus, rail, demand response, private cars, taxis, and aviation. The portfolio includes both organically developed and acquired brands. Key products include: Aerivo (airport terminal systems with Flightivity suite), SISCOG (rail/metro planning tools), Intelliscape (intelligent transport systems for road and rail), Elovate and Trellint (traffic enforcement and curbside management from Conduent acquisition), CAMMAX (self-service ticketing and parking solutions), FARA (ticketing and real-time information for Nordics/Spain), Trapeze Group (comprehensive ITS for bus/rail), and ebblo (Horizon ITS platform). The company aims to move a billion people daily by 2030 through interconnected transportation technology solutions.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- Aerivo: Airport Terminal Systems provider offering cloud-based solutions including flight information displays, resource management systems, and airport operational databases for airports globally.
- Elovate
- Trellint
- SISCOG
- Intelliscape
Products and services
- Aerivo — Airport Terminal Systems (Flightivity Suite) Cloud-based airport terminal software for airports worldwide, including flight information displays, resource management, and airport operational databases, delivered through the Flightivity suite.
- SISCOG — Rail and Metro Planning and Scheduling Planning and scheduling technology for rail and metro operators supporting timetables, crew management, and operational efficiency.
- Intelliscape — Intelligent Transport Systems for Road and Rail Intelligent transport systems for road and rail assets that boost safety, cut pollution, and improve efficiency.
- Elovate — Traffic Enforcement Solutions Traffic enforcement solutions brand created from the acquisition of Conduent's Curbside Management and Public Safety businesses, focused on traffic management technology for municipal and government authorities.
- Trellint — Curbside Management Solutions Curbside management solutions brand created from the acquisition of Conduent's Curbside Management and Public Safety businesses, focused on curbside management technology.
- CAMMAX — Self-Service Ticketing and Parking Payment Solutions Self-service ticket vending machines (TVMs), parking payment machines, and associated payment and parking software serving UK transportation and parking operators.
- FARA — Ticketing and Real-Time Information for Public Transport Account-based ticketing, real-time integration, and fleet operations software for public transportation customers across the Nordics and Spain.
- SS Telemática — Fleet Telemetry Solutions Telemetry solutions for transportation fleet management that monitor driver behavior and vehicle performance to reduce operating costs and improve safety.
- Pcentra — Cloud-Based Smart Ticketing and Contactless Fare Collection Cloud-based smart ticketing technology with secure contactless fare collection for public transportation operators.
- TransLoc — Rider Management for Transport Providers Transportation technology solutions supporting over 1,500 transport providers in the US with rider management, delivering more than 600 million rides annually.
- Trapeze Group — Intelligent Transport Systems for Bus and Rail
Quantifiable outcome
- TransLoc supports over 1,500 transport providers delivering more than 600 million rides annually
Companies that use Modaxo
Customer profileNamed customers4 records
Segments4 records
Ideal customer profiles4 records
Modaxo technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature2 records
Modaxo partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Four partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship and major.
- ebblocoreebblo's Horizon ITS platform is a key technology partner for Trapeze Group ANZ on the Transport for NSW Opal Next Generation Bus Solution. ebblo provides the core intelligent transport system platform powering real-time service updates and passenger information for approximately 5,000 buses.
- Transport for NSW (TfNSW)flagshipMajor government transportation authority that selected Trapeze Group ANZ to deliver the Opal Next Generation Bus Solution. This is one of Modaxo's largest contract wins, covering the Greater Sydney bus network.
- Trapeze Group ANZcoreTrapeze Group ANZ leads delivery on major contracts like the Transport for NSW Opal Next Generation Bus Solution, collaborating with other Modaxo brands like ebblo to provide comprehensive intelligent transport solutions.
- ADB SAFEGATEmajorModaxo acquired the Terminal Systems Business from ADB SAFEGATE, which became the new Aerivo brand. The acquisition allows ADB SAFEGATE to focus on its core airside business while Modaxo expands into airport terminal systems.
Scale indicators4 records
Recent moves8 records
Expansion highlights5 records
Modaxo competitors and assessment
Company assessmentEmerging players
- Optibus: Cloud-native AI-driven platform for transit operations, scheduling, and crew management. Emerging direct competitor to Trapeze's scheduling/duty management offerings and SISCOG's rail planning capabilities.
- Masabi: Cloud-native mobile ticketing and account-based fare collection platform for transit agencies. Emerging challenger attacking incumbent fare collection vendors including several Modaxo brands, particularly Pcentra and AEP Ticketing.
- Spare Technology: Spare provides a cloud platform for microtransit, paratransit, and on-demand transit operations. Emerging peer to Modaxo's demand-response and paratransit capabilities within brands like Trapeze and TransLoc.
Direct peers
- INIT Group: INIT is a German-headquartered provider of integrated ITS solutions for public transit, including fleet management, scheduling, passenger information, and fare collection. Directly competes with Modaxo brands Trapeze, ebblo, and SISCOG across bus and rail ITS.
- Genfare: US specialist in transit fare collection equipment, software, and electronic payment systems. Directly comparable to Modaxo's Pcentra, CAMMAX, and AEP Ticketing brands serving North American transit agencies.
- Conduent Transportation: Conduent's transit businesses (public transit fare management and fleet management, plus previously curbside/public safety) directly compete with multiple Modaxo brands. Modaxo is acquiring Conduent's Public Transit business for $164M, making Conduent both peer and counterparty.
- Cubic Transportation Systems: Cubic's transportation division is the closest direct peer - a long-established provider of transit fare collection, ticketing, and intelligent transport systems to public agencies globally. Direct overlap with Modaxo brands Trapeze, Pcentra, AEP, and CAMMAX in fare management and ITS.
- Scheidt & Bachmann: German provider of fare collection systems, parking solutions, and ticketing for public transit operators. Direct overlap with Modaxo brands FARA, Pcentra, CAMMAX, and Trapeze in ticketing and parking payment.
Broad incumbents
- Thales Ground Transportation: Thales provides rail signaling, fare collection, and ticketing systems through its Ground Transportation division. Competes with SISCOG and Trapeze in rail and with Pcentra/FARA in fare collection, but as part of a much larger aerospace and defense conglomerate.
- Siemens Mobility: Siemens Mobility is a large incumbent providing rail signaling, transit systems, and ITS solutions globally. Overlaps with Modaxo's SISCOG (rail planning), Intelliscape, and Trapeze but operates at much larger scale across broader portfolio.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks5 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
Modaxo social profiles
Digital presenceModaxo financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
Modaxo leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles5 records
Modaxo subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries11 records
Modaxo funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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Modaxo M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A12 records
Investments
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Frequently asked questions about Modaxo
What does Modaxo do?
Modaxo is a collective of vertical market software companies focused exclusively on people transportation. Through 33 autonomous brands, it acquires, strengthens, and grows technology companies that deliver ticketing, fare management, fleet management, intelligent transport systems, scheduling, real-time passenger information, and airport terminal solutions to transit agencies, airports, parking operators, and traffic authorities across approximately 35 countries.
Is Modaxo a public or private company?
Modaxo is a private company. It is classified as corporate owned and is currently operating.
When was Modaxo founded?
Modaxo was founded in 2020. It employs 1,001 to 5,000 people.
Where is Modaxo based?
Modaxo is headquartered in Mississauga, Canada, in the North America region.
How does Modaxo make money?
One revenue line is on record: transportation Software Licenses and Subscriptions.
Who are Modaxo's main competitors?
Emerging players on record are Optibus, Masabi and Spare Technology. Direct peers are INIT Group, Genfare, Conduent Transportation, Cubic Transportation Systems and Scheidt & Bachmann. Broad incumbents are Thales Ground Transportation and Siemens Mobility.
Does Modaxo have an API?
No public API is recorded for Modaxo.
What industry is Modaxo in?
Modaxo's product category is Transportation Software. Its primary akta.pro industry code is TLAJACAJ, Connected Vehicle & V2X Traffic Operations (RSUs, SPaT/MAP, CV Applications), with a secondary code of TLAJABAB, Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) / Video Tolling & Enforcement. Its NAICS code is 485 and its SIC code is 4700.