What IP Parking does

IP Parking is a Dutch family-owned developer and manufacturer of web-based parking management systems, headquartered in Deurne, the Netherlands. The company designs, builds, installs, and services a vertically integrated stack that combines proprietary hardware — IP2 terminals (XPERIENCE, STANDARD, COMPACT), IP BARRIER gates, IP ACCESS control units, and IP ANPR cameras — with cloud-based software platforms led by ParkBase (Parking Management System), FirmBase (corporate parking), ControlBase (control room), Park-Spot (reservations/subscriptions), Stadsparkeren (city parking), and an open API for third-party integrations. The core technical differentiator is its AI-driven License Plate Recognition (LPR) capability, which the company positions as the fastest in the market with recognition rates above 99%, enabling ticketless entry and exit, and is integrated with mobile parking providers (Easypark, Stadsparkeren, ParkBee, ParkHub) and EV charging (BlueMarble Charging).

The company serves nine named verticals — municipalities, hospitals and healthcare, airports, hotels and leisure, companies, education, retail, fairs and events, and stadiums and arenas — with marquee deployments including Yankee Stadium, Monterey Regional Airport, Sacramento International Airport, Charleston International Airport, Inova Fairfax Medical Campus (41 lanes, 68,000+ transactions per month), World Forum The Hague, and RAI Amsterdam. It claims penetration of more than 30% of Dutch hospitals and adoption by 165+ municipalities, and operates dedicated offices in the Netherlands (Deurne HQ, Zaandam R&D), Belgium (Aarschot), and the United States (Sterling, Virginia) with additional R&D in Porto, Portugal, plus a dealer network and a partner (Park Aid Australia).

Revenue is generated through three streams: hardware sales (terminals, barriers, LPR cameras, access control), recurring software/subscription (ParkBase, FirmBase cloud platforms), and professional services (installation, project management, ongoing service and maintenance). Pricing is custom enterprise, project-based, with multi-year contracts; no public price list exists. The company is privately held with no disclosed funding rounds or external institutional ownership, has 150+ employees, and is certified to ISO 9001, ISO 27001, VCA*, and the CO2 Performance Ladder.

Name

IP Parking

Legal name

IP Parking

Website

https://ipparking.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

IP Parking is a Dutch family-owned developer and manufacturer of web-based parking management systems, combining proprietary hardware (terminals, barriers, LPR cameras) with cloud software (ParkBase, FirmBase, ControlBase). It serves municipalities, hospitals, airports, stadiums, and event venues across Europe, North America, and via dealers globally.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Parking Management Systems

NAICS

Parking Lots and Garages (812930)

SIC

Auto Controls For Regulating Residential & Comml Environments (3822)

akta.pro primary industry

Off-Street Parking Facilities Operations (Garages, Lots, Park-and-Ride) (TLAJAIAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Parking Access & Revenue Control Systems (PARCS) (Gates, Pay Stations, Ticketing) (TLAJAIAD), On-Street Parking Operations & Curbside Management (Meters, Permits, Loading Zones) (TLAJAIAA), Smart Parking Technology Platforms (Occupancy Sensors, Guidance, Reservations, Analytics) (TLAJAIAC), Digital Payments & Enforcement for Parking (Mobile Pay, LPR/ANPR, Citation Mgmt) (TLAJAIAE), Shared Parking & Marketplace Platforms (B2B/B2C Space Sharing, Aggregators) (TLAJAIAH)

Keywords

• Parking management systems
• License plate recognition
• Cloud parking software
• Parking access control
• EV charging solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Deurne

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Hardware Sales: Sale of proprietary parking hardware including IP2 terminals, barriers, LPR cameras, and access control systems
2. Software/Subscription: Cloud-based parking management software (ParkBase, FirmBase) with subscription pricing for ongoing platform access and updates
3. Professional Services: Installation, project management, and ongoing service & maintenance for parking systems

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

IP Parking develops, manufactures, installs, and services complete Parking Management Systems combining proprietary hardware (entry/exit terminals, barriers, ANPR cameras, payment terminals) with cloud-based software platforms (ParkBase, FirmBase, ControlBase). The offering enables ticketless parking through AI-driven License Plate Recognition with >99% accuracy, mobile-app integration (Easypark, Stadsparkeren, ParkBee, ParkHub), EV charging, parking guidance, and real-time data analytics for municipalities, airports, hospitals, hotels, stadiums, retailers, and parking operators.

Product overview

IP Parking offers a comprehensive parking management ecosystem combining proprietary hardware terminals and cloud-based software platforms. The hardware portfolio includes the IP2 terminal family (XPERIENCE, STANDARD, COMPACT variants) for entry/exit/payment operations, IP BARRIER gate systems, IP ACCESS control terminals, and IP ANPR cameras for license plate recognition. The software portfolio centers on ParkBase as the core cloud-based Parking Management System, supplemented by FirmBase for corporate parking, IPS for payment processing, Park-Spot for reservations and subscriptions, ControlBase for CCTV control room integration, and Stadsparkeren for city parking. Solutions layer includes Guidance for parking flow optimization, IP Charging for EV integration, Intercom for visitor communication, and a developer API for third-party integrations. The platform supports ticketless parking via AI-driven LPR cameras and integrates with mobile parking providers including Easypark, Stadsparkeren, ParkBee, and ParkHub.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ParkBase: Cloud-based parking management system software platform
• FirmBase
• ControlBase
• Park-Spot
• IP Pay
• IP Charging
• Stadsparkeren
• IP2
• IP BARRIER
• IP ANPR

Products and services

• IP2 XPERIENCE Full-featured parking terminal supporting entry, exit, and cashless payment operations, with 15-inch interactive screens for use in enterprise parking facilities.
• IP2 STANDARD Standard parking terminal with support for entry, exit, cashless payment, and truck lane configurations.
• IP2 COMPACT Compact parking terminal for entry, exit, and access control applications in smaller or constrained installations.
• IP BARRIER Gate AS Gate barrier system for parking access control with integrated LED lighting option for enhanced visibility.
• IP BARRIER Gate S Gate barrier system for standard parking access control applications.
• IP Pay Payment terminal for parking fee collection with contactless payment support, enabling self-service cashless payment by parkers.
• IP2 ACCESS Access control terminal family (available in complete, standard and small variants) providing secure facility entry management for parking facilities.
• IP ACCESS control Access control system for managing facility entry and security at parking locations.
• IP2 COMPACT Dynamic Traffic Light Dynamic traffic light system integrated with parking management hardware to optimize vehicle flow at entry and exit lanes.
• IP ANPR Camera Automatic Number Plate Recognition camera for license plate capture and recognition at entry points, enabling ticketless parking via AI-driven recognition.
• ParkBase Cloud-based Parking Management System (PMS) for managing parking access, payment, subscriptions, and data analysis. ISO 27001-certified for information security, with two-factor authentication, single sign-on, zone redundancy and regular PEN testing.
• FirmBase Corporate parking management system for managing business center and employee parking with subscription management and license plate recognition.
• IPS IP Payment System Payment processing system for parking fees supporting QR code payments and multiple payment methods.
• Park-Spot Reservations Online reservation platform allowing parkers to reserve parking spaces in advance, complementing ParkBase deployments.
• Park-Spot Subscribe Subscription management platform for managing parking season tickets and recurring parking arrangements for regular users.
• Stadsparkeren City parking management solution for municipalities enabling mobile parking payments and enforcement through integration with mobile parking providers.
• ControlBase Central control room application integrating IP cameras, intercom, and parking system management for complete facility monitoring and remote operations.
• ParkBase Validation App Mobile application for validating parking tickets and applying discounts at hospital and facility parking.
• IP Parking API Application programming interface enabling integrations with third-party systems, mobile parking apps, and payment platforms.
• IP Guidance Parking guidance system using LED indicators to direct motorists to available spaces, improving traffic flow and parking efficiency inside facilities.
• IP Charging Electric vehicle charging solution integrated with parking management, delivered in partnership with BlueMarble Charging for combined parking and EV charging experience.
• IP Intercom IP-based intercom system for visitor communication and access control, powered by Commend technology for crystal-clear audio over any distance.
• Payment Systems Solution Complete parking payment solution supporting cash, contactless, QR code, and mobile payment options for parking facilities.

Quantifiable outcome

• License plate recognition rate >99%
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments10 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

Yes

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

AI capability2 records

Feature10 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• ParkBeecoreTechnology or Integration · 5 May 2026Direct integration partnership expanding facility reach by selectively opening available capacity for reservations through ParkBee's platform.
• BlueMarble ChargingcoreTechnology or IntegrationStrategic partnership for effective integration of parking and EV charging solutions. BlueMarble Charging provides EV charging infrastructure integrated into IP Parking's management system for combined parking and charging experience.
• EasyparkcoreTechnology or IntegrationMobile parking provider integration making facilities accessible to Easypark's millions of app parkers. IP Parking is the only party that can admit mobile parkers into parking garages.
• StadsparkerencoreTechnology or IntegrationMobile parking provider integration maximizing occupancy by making facilities accessible to Stadsparkeren's app users.
• Maakwerk BVminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSocial manufacturing company employing people distanced from the labor market to assemble IP Parking products. Partnership supports inclusive vision with potential for employees to advance to IP Parking.
• Van Leeuwen GroupminorOthersEnvironmental partner for responsible waste disposal according to WEEE (Waste of Electrical and Electronical Equipment) standards.
• FIRAminorOthersCSR reporting partner providing external audits and sustainability reporting through the MVO Register.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• SKIDATA: SKIDATA is a global leader in parking access and revenue control systems, offering hardware terminals, gates, and cloud management software for airports, stadiums, and municipalities. It is the closest large-scale competitor to IP Parking's vertically integrated PARCS model.
• Scheidt & Bachmann: Scheidt & Bachmann provides parking management systems, including gates, pay stations, and software for off-street parking at airports, hospitals, and city facilities — directly comparable to IP Parking's enterprise PARCS offering in Europe.
• T2 Systems: T2 Systems is one of the largest parking management software and hardware providers in North America, serving universities, hospitals, municipalities, and airports. Directly comparable to IP Parking's North American expansion strategy and PARCS portfolio.
• Flowbird (Parkeon): Flowbird supplies parking terminals, on-street pay-and-display machines, and back-office software for cities and operators across Europe. Comparable to IP Parking's municipal and on-street segment, including mobile app integration capabilities.
• Designa: Designa offers parking access systems, pay-on-foot terminals, and management software for airports, shopping centers, hospitals, and municipalities in Europe. Comparable vertical coverage and integrated hardware-plus-software model to IP Parking.
• Hectronic: Hectronic develops parking and ticketing solutions including pay stations, license plate recognition, and access control hardware, primarily for European municipalities and operators — a smaller but directly overlapping peer to IP Parking.

Emerging players

• ParkMobile: ParkMobile is a leading North American mobile parking payments app used by municipalities and operators. It is a partial overlap peer — comparable via Easypark/Stadsparkeren-style mobile integrations but focused on app/payments rather than PARCS hardware like IP Parking.
• ParkBee: ParkBee operates a B2B/B2C shared parking marketplace that connects spare capacity in parking garages with drivers. It is both a partner of IP Parking and a partial competitor in the space-sharing / reservation layer.
• Easypark Group: Easypark Group (parent of ParkMobile, EasyPark, and RingGo) is Europe's largest mobile parking payment provider. Comparable via mobile-parker integrations into IP Parking facilities, though not a direct PARCS hardware competitor.
• ParkHub: ParkHub provides event parking management software and hardware for stadiums, arenas, and large venues. Directly comparable to IP Parking's Stadium and Fairs & Events segment and Yankee Stadium deployment profile.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/ipparking

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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

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