Hozah

What Hozah does

Hozah is a UK-based software company that operates an AI-driven parking management platform built around proprietary Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR). Founded in 2017 by David Fowle and Naomi Bishop, the company serves commercial landowners, asset managers, property management firms, and local authorities operating parking assets in retail, education, healthcare, sports, and — more recently — quick-service restaurant verticals. The platform unifies payments (AutoPay, PaybyWeb), enforcement (ANPR), permits (digital Season Tickets), physical payment infrastructure (Smart Kiosks), and analytics inside a single management console, with the company positioning its product as a fully connected, end-to-end parking ecosystem rather than a point solution. Use cases span shopping centres, universities, NHS hospitals, sports stadiums, conservation sites, and now drive-through restaurants.

The core technology stack combines ANPR cameras with cloud-based software that detects registered vehicles, calculates parking duration, and automatically charges linked payment methods without tickets, apps, or kiosks for enrolled drivers. A proprietary AI Tariff Engine assigns permit categories and dynamic tariff prices from visitor input or vehicle activity, handling complex pricing rules without manual operator intervention. The system is now being repurposed beyond parking — most visibly through an industry-first drive-through Autopay integration with Starbucks UK that uses vehicle recognition at the order collection point to trigger automatic payment. As of the latest inputs, Hozah operates across approximately 140 UK locations with 200,000+ registered AutoPay users and more than 5 million parking sessions processed per month.

Revenue is generated through three streams: transaction fees on AutoPay and PaybyWeb payments (typically with a 0–20p convenience fee band and a take-rate on the underlying parking revenue), recurring subscription and permit fees from weekly, monthly, and quarterly Season Tickets, and hardware and installation revenue from ANPR cameras and Smart Kiosks. Distribution is a hybrid of direct enterprise sales — led by Head of Sales Robert Pritchard, with Customer Success run by Chief of Clients Ninh Hao — and channel partnerships with major property, facilities and CRE services firms including Cushman & Wakefield, Savills, Avison Young, Ellandi, Martin Property Group, Securitas UK, and Frasers Group. Drivers sign up directly via my.hozah.com for AutoPay accounts, giving the business a self-serve onboarding motion layered on top of the B2B landown­er sales motion.

Name

Hozah

Legal name

Hozah Ltd

Website

https://hozah.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Hozah operates an AI-driven, ANPR-based parking management platform for UK commercial landowners, asset managers, universities, councils, and retailers, automating payments, permits and enforcement across roughly 140 sites and 5M+ monthly sessions. It monetises via transaction fees, recurring season tickets, and hardware sales through direct enterprise sales and CRE channel partners.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Smart Parking Management Software

NAICS

Parking Lots and Garages (81293)

SIC

Services-Automotive Repair, Services & Parking (7500)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYTLAJAIAC

Smart Parking Technology Platforms (Occupancy Sensors, Guidance, Reservations, Analytics)

Transportation & Logistics/Transportation Infrastructure & Operations (Roads, Rail Networks, Traffic Management)/Parking Infrastructure & Management (On/Off-Street, Smart Parking)

SECONDARYTLAJAIAD

Parking Access & Revenue Control Systems (PARCS) (Gates, Pay Stations, Ticketing)

Transportation & Logistics/Transportation Infrastructure & Operations (Roads, Rail Networks, Traffic Management)/Parking Infrastructure & Management (On/Off-Street, Smart Parking)

SECONDARYBPABAKAH

Parking Guidance, Wayfinding & Occupancy Management (Sensors, Signage)

Business & Public Services/Facilities Management & Building Services/Parking & Traffic Management Services

SECONDARYBPAMAIAL

Parking & Toll Payment/Reservation Platforms

Business & Public Services/Web, Mobile & Digital Platforms/Travel, Mobility & Booking Platforms

Keywords

• Parking management software
• ANPR parking systems
• Automated parking payments
• Smart parking platform
• Cashless parking solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Croydon

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Transaction Fees: Hozah charges transaction fees on parking payments processed through its ecosystem. The system automatically bills drivers for parking duration detected via ANPR, with revenue flowing to the nominated landowner bank account. Some locations may include a small convenience fee (0-20p) for Autopay users.
2. Subscription/Permit Fees: Season ticket subscriptions generate recurring revenue through weekly, monthly, or quarterly prepaid parking permits. Additionally, digital permit management may involve licensing or service fees for landowners.
3. Hardware and Installation: Revenue from expert installation and maintenance of ANPR cameras, smart kiosks, and related parking infrastructure.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Hozah provides a fully connected, AI-driven parking ecosystem that automates payments, enforcement, permits, and real-time analytics for commercial car park owners and operators. The platform is anchored by Hozah Autopay, an ANPR-based automatic billing system that detects vehicles via license-plate recognition cameras and charges registered drivers without apps, tickets, or cash. Surrounding modules include Hozah PaybyWeb (QR/web payments), Season Tickets (digital permits), Smart Kiosks (on-site cashless payment terminals), and a centralized Hozah Console for multi-site visibility, dynamic pricing, and SSO integrations.

Product overview

Hozah offers a modular, AI-driven parking ecosystem consisting of Hozah Autopay as the core ANPR-based automatic payment product, supplemented by Hozah PaybyWeb for web/QR-based payments, Season Tickets for digital permit management, and Smart Kiosks for physical on-site payments. The ecosystem integrates all modules (payments, permits, enforcement via ANPR, and real-time analytics) into a single management console for car park owners and operators.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Hozah AutoPay: Industry-unique, fully automated parking payment system using ANPR technology for frictionless driver experience
• Hozah PaybyWeb
• Hozah Season Tickets
• Hozah Smart Kiosks

Products and services

• Hozah Autopay Hozah's flagship ANPR-based automatic payment product that detects vehicles via license-plate recognition cameras and automatically charges registered drivers for their parking duration, eliminating the need for apps, tickets, or cash. Targeted at commercial landowners, asset managers, and operators running car parks open to the general public.
• Hozah PaybyWeb Web-based payment solution allowing drivers to pay for parking via QR code or web link without downloading apps or creating accounts; available as a white-label option for car park operators. Targeted at operators and the drivers who use their car parks.
• Season Tickets Digital permit management product enabling weekly, monthly, or quarterly prepaid parking passes with automatic vehicle recognition, building customer loyalty and generating predictable recurring revenue. Targeted at landowners, asset managers, universities, and operators who need to manage regular parker permits.
• Smart Kiosks Physical payment kiosks with ANPR integration enabling on-site cashless and traditional payment options, complementing Hozah's digital ecosystem for an inclusive driver experience. Targeted at car park operators who need a physical on-site payment option alongside digital channels.
• Hozah Ecosystem Fully connected AI-driven parking platform that integrates payments (Autopay, PaybyWeb, kiosks), enforcement (ANPR), permits (digital whitelist management), real-time analytics, and emissions-based charging into a single management platform. Targeted at commercial landowners, asset managers, and car park operators across retail, education, healthcare, government, and sports sectors.

Quantifiable outcome

• 30% average revenue growth for sites powered by Hozah
• +9 more outcomes

Named customers25 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability1 record

Feature9 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship and minor.

• London Borough of Croydon CouncilcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 2 June 2025Most populous London borough partnered with Hozah for barrier-free ANPR parking operations. Over a year in operation with results exceeding expectations: improved compliance, enhanced driver experience, and measurable parking revenue improvement. Projects Manager Frede Jensen: 'Delighted with the performance.'
• StarbucksflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 3 January 2025Industry-first Autopay integration for Starbucks UK drive-through locations enabling automatic payment upon vehicle recognition at ordering windows. Hozah technology detects registered vehicles, confirms orders with baristas, and processes automatic payments. Simulated tests show 10% faster lane throughput (13-15 seconds per order).
• Cushman & WakefieldcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGlobal commercial real estate services firm partnered with Hozah for parking management at key UK sites including Sheffield Olympic Legacy Park. Cushman & Wakefield recommends Hozah's data-centric, technology-driven parking solutions to property clients seeking flexible driver experiences and actionable analytics.
• EllandicoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLeading UK retail property owner and manager partnered with Hozah for parking digitization across multiple locations. Ellandi reports measurable revenue increases and improved dwell time through Hozah's driver-first technology. Ellandi Asset Manager Robin Didier: 'Hozah treats our drivers as if they were their own, which reflects positively on the community and on the bottom line for all parties.'
• Martin Property GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUK and Ireland-wide property management firm partnered with Hozah for car park optimization across retail, residential, office and mixed-use assets. Monthly Customer Success check-ins evaluate car park assets, revenue generation, occupancy footfall and driver satisfaction. Partnership treats car parks as strategic assets.
• Securitas UKcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLeading UK security and facilities services provider partnered with Hozah for automated parking at university campuses. Securitas Education division deploys Hozah Autopay enabling staff, students and visitors to arrive, park and leave with automatic charging. David Pike (Securitas): 'The perfect fit for the University of Hertfordshire.'
• SavillscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGlobal real estate services firm managing Grosvenor Shopping Centre Chester and other properties partnered with Hozah as trusted parking supplier. Grosvenor achieved 30% income growth over two years and 15% dwell time increase.
• Avison YoungminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGlobal commercial real estate services firm partnered with Hozah for parking management solutions at managed properties.
• Frasers GroupcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMajor UK retail operator partnered with Hozah for parking performance improvement across retail estate through automated ecosystem deployment.
• Adderstone GroupcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorProperty management company partnered with Hozah for St Ann Estate multi-storey car park management in Newcastle. Achieved 69% revenue increase within first year (675% increase per some sources).
• Brookland PropertyminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorProperty management firm partnered with Hozah for flagship shopping centre parking with proactive occupancy and revenue growth initiatives including bespoke signage and social media competitions.

Scale indicators16 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Direct peers

• RingGo: RingGo is one of the UK's largest cashless parking payment apps, allowing drivers to pay for parking via smartphone without cash or tickets. It is a direct competitor to Hozah's PaybyWeb and AutoPay products in the UK parking payments space, with a larger established driver user base.
• PayByPhone: PayByPhone is a leading UK and European parking payment app operated by Volkswagen Financial Services, providing cashless parking payments to drivers at thousands of car parks. It competes directly with Hozah's web/QR-based payment and AutoPay capabilities across UK local authorities and commercial sites.
• JustPark: JustPark is a UK-based parking marketplace that connects drivers with available parking spaces across commercial car parks, residential driveways, and private operators. It is comparable to Hozah as a UK-focused digital parking platform, though it emphasizes space aggregation over Hozah's ANPR-driven automation.
• ParkMobile: ParkMobile is a leading North American smart parking platform offering app-based payments, reservations, and ANPR-enabled enforcement. It is comparable to Hozah as a digital parking payments provider serving commercial landowners and municipalities with similar cashless driver experiences.
• Flowbird: Flowbird (formerly Parkeon) is a European provider of parking meters, pay stations, and integrated parking management software for cities and operators. It overlaps with Hozah's Smart Kiosk and console-based parking management capabilities, serving similar municipal and commercial customers.
• SpotHero: SpotHero is a North American digital parking marketplace that allows drivers to find, reserve, and pay for parking at commercial garages and lots. It is comparable to Hozah as a digital parking platform serving commercial operators, though primarily consumer-facing rather than ANPR-based like Hozah's core offering.

Broad incumbents

• SKIDATA: SKIDATA is a global leader in access control and ticketing solutions for parking, ski resorts, and stadiums, with a comprehensive hardware and software portfolio. It is a broader incumbent providing overlapping capabilities to Hozah's enterprise customers, especially in commercial real estate and sports venues, but with a much wider product range.
• APCOA Parking: APCOA is Europe's largest parking operator, managing thousands of car parks across multiple countries with its own digital platforms. It overlaps with Hozah as a parking service provider to commercial real estate and retail, but operates at vastly greater scale and as an operator rather than a software-first specialist.
• Q-Park: Q-Park is a major European parking operator with a significant UK presence, operating multi-storey car parks for commercial and public sector clients. It is comparable to Hozah in serving commercial landowners and local authorities, but as an operator with proprietary technology rather than a pure-software platform.
• NCP (National Car Parks): NCP is one of the UK's largest car park operators, with hundreds of sites and an integrated digital booking and payment platform. It competes for the same commercial landowner and operator customers as Hozah, but offers parking operation as part of a broader service bundle rather than software-only.

Market position

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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