Pawa

What Pawa does

PAWA Technology S.r.l., operating as PAWA, is a privately held Italian company headquartered in Milan that designs, manufactures and distributes smart mobile-device charging stations for public and commercial venues. Its product portfolio spans four hardware categories — powerbank rental stations (12 to 48 slots, indoor and outdoor), PIN-secured charging lockers (6 to 32 compartments), furniture-integrated charging tables and hubs, and large-format digital signage kiosks (21 to 43 inches) — all featuring integrated POS terminals, universal cable support (Lightning, USB-C, Micro-USB, wireless) and a no-data-transfer USB certification that mitigates juice-jacking risk. A cloud-based remote management platform enables real-time monitoring, remote content updates on advertising displays and usage analytics.

The company operates a vertically segmented go-to-market targeting airports, shopping malls, hotels, restaurants, gyms, universities, hospitals, events and outdoor venues, and offers four commercial models: outright hardware purchase, short-term event rental (minimum one day), long-term rental (minimum 12 months), and revenue-sharing / free placement (comodato d'uso). End consumers rent portable powerbanks at €3 per hour or €15 per day, with revenue shared with the location host; end-station POS also supports credit card, Apple Pay and Google Pay.

PAWA is founder-led by Georgia Lenoci with Jo Korneliussen as co-founder and CDO, operates with 1-10 employees, is confined geographically to Italy, and has disclosed only a single small public grant (EISMEA, 2019) as external funding. The business is bootstrapped, privately held, and positions itself as a pioneer in the Italian powerbank sharing and out-of-home charging advertising market.

Name

Pawa

Legal name

PAWA Technology S.r.l.

Website

https://pawa.it

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

PAWA is an Italian startup that designs and distributes smart mobile charging stations — including powerbank rental kiosks, secure charging lockers, charging tables and digital signage units — for venues such as airports, malls, hotels, restaurants and events, monetizing through usage fees, hardware sales, rentals and integrated digital advertising.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Mobile Charging Infrastructure & Digital Signage Hardware

NAICS

Current-Carrying Wiring Device Manufacturing (335931)

SIC

Electric Housewares & Fans (3634)

akta.pro primary industry

Charging Docks, Stations & Multi-Port Hubs (CRACATAF)

akta.pro secondary industry

Power Banks & Portable Power (Battery Packs, MagSafe Packs) (CRACATAD)

Keywords

• Mobile charging stations
• Powerbank sharing
• Charging lockers
• Digital signage kiosks
• Public device charging

Headquarters

HQ city

Oslo

HQ country

Norway

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Powerbank Rental (Usage-Based): Users rent portable powerbanks by the minute, paying €3/hour or €15/day. Revenue shared with location host partners. The company earns a percentage on each usage while the location host receives the remainder.
2. Charging Locker Rental: Secure charging lockers where users pay per usage. Location hosts receive revenue share while PAWA provides and maintains equipment.
3. Direct Equipment Sales: Businesses can purchase charging stations outright for long-term custom installations. Customer receives 100% of revenue, with optional PAWA support.
4. Short-Term Rental: Rental of charging stations for events and temporary installations. Minimum 1-day rental with optional personalization and included assistance.
5. Long-Term Rental: 12-month minimum rental agreements for permanent location installations. Custom revenue sharing arrangements.
6. Digital Advertising Space: LCD and touchscreen displays integrated into charging stations serve as advertising touchpoints. Location hosts and sponsors can display promotional content managed remotely through PAWA's platform.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

PAWA designs, manufactures, sells and rents a portfolio of smart mobile device charging hardware — powerbank rental stations, secure charging lockers, furniture-integrated charging tables, and digital signage charging kiosks — for placement in public and commercial venues (airports, malls, hotels, restaurants, events, hospitals, universities). All stations feature no-data-transfer certified USB ports, integrated POS terminals, remote management software, and built-in advertising displays, generating dual revenue streams for venue operators through usage fees and ad space.

Product overview

PAWA is an Italian startup offering smart mobile device charging solutions for public and commercial spaces. The product portfolio consists of four main product categories: Powerbank Stations (portable battery rental kiosks with advertising displays in sizes from 12 to 48 slots), Charging Lockers (secure compartment-based charging with PIN protection in 6 to 32 slot configurations), Charging Tables (furniture-integrated and freestanding surface charging solutions), and Digital Signage Kiosks (charging stations with integrated advertising screens ranging from 21 to 43 inches). All products feature remote management software, integrated POS payment terminals, universal cable compatibility (Lightning, USB-C, Micro-USB), and no-data-transfer certified security. Products are available for purchase, short-term rental (events), long-term rental, or revenue-sharing models.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Powerbank Stations (SMART 12-slot, ADV 24-slot, ADV BIG 32/48-slot, Outdoor 24-slot, Outdoor BIG 48-slot)

Quantifiable outcome

• Average annual revenue of €5,000 per totem for location hosts (based on 5 users/day × 1 hour average × €3/hour)
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments9 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Feature5 records

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Naki Power: European (Belgian) powerbank-sharing operator with app-based rental stations in cafes, hotels, and events; competes with PAWA in the European SMB-venue powerbank-sharing niche.
• BrightBox: Provider of phone-charging kiosks and lockers for venues including malls, casinos, and entertainment; another direct competitor in the public-venue charging-station category.
• ChargeItSpot: US-based provider of secure phone charging lockers deployed in retail, hospitality, and events; directly comparable to PAWA's Charging Locker line in form factor, venue targets, and per-use revenue model.
• Powerbank Italia: Italian powerbank-sharing and charging-station operator; directly comparable domestic competitor targeting the same Italian venues, events, and hospitality segments as PAWA.
• KwikBoost: US manufacturer of multi-device charging stations and powerbank kiosks for schools, hospitals, and venues; competes head-to-head with PAWA's totems, kiosks, and event rental offerings.
• ChargeSpot: Global powerbank-sharing network with shared-station rentals and app-based return; most direct international analog to PAWA's powerbank rental stations with usage-based pricing.
• ChargeBox: UK-based provider of secure device-charging lockers for airports, shopping centers, and events; closely comparable to PAWA's locker product line and vertical-focused go-to-market.

Broad incumbents

• Belkin: Established consumer electronics brand with a wide charging portfolio (powerbanks, wireless pads, GaN chargers); an adjacent incumbent whose products overlap with PAWA's charging hardware range.
• Anker Innovations: Global leader in consumer charging accessories (powerbanks, chargers, hubs) and a major manufacturer of USB-C and wireless charging products; competes indirectly via retail charging products rather than shared-station rental.

Regional players

• Power-Bank.eu / The Sharing Box: European powerbank-sharing kiosk network active in Italy and other EU markets; comparable business model and customer base to PAWA, with overlapping Italian venue coverage.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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