r2p Group
r2p Group, headquartered in Flensburg, Germany, develops intelligent CCTV, passenger information, public address, and real-time tracking systems for public transport operators, railway operators, vehicle OEMs, and local authorities across 45 countries via three platforms: Horizon, NetSpire, and iConnex.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2009
- HeadquartersFlensburg, Germany
- Headcount251–500
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingSoftware
What r2p Group does
r2p Group, headquartered in Flensburg, Germany, and founded in 2009, develops and sells intelligent technology systems for the public transport sector, with operations spanning 45 countries and wholly-owned subsidiaries in Germany, Denmark, the United Kingdom, Spain, Australia, Malaysia, the United States, Canada, and India. The company is organized around three proprietary platforms: Horizon, a unified modular CCTV video management platform with modules for fleet management, status monitoring, live streaming, video sharing, alarm management, automatic passenger counting (APC, marketed at greater than 95% accuracy), and a SIL 2 certified digital rear-view monitor; NetSpire, a rail-focused Passenger Information System (PIS) and Public Address (PA) platform with modules for train radio, integrated communication systems (ICS), Train Control & Management System (TCMS), signalling, VoIP help points, and EN50155-compliant LCD/LED displays; and iConnex, a real-time passenger information (RTI) system for bus operators and local authorities that ingests SIRI, NaPTAN, and TransXChange feeds, supports timetable management, predictions, performance reporting, traffic light priority, and display content management.
The company's business model is project-based and quote-driven, combining hardware sales (cameras, displays, recorders, help points, public address equipment), software and platform licensing across the three brands, system integration and commissioning services for fleet-wide and station deployments, and recurring maintenance and managed services. Customers are predominantly public transport operators, transit authorities, railway operators, vehicle builders (OEMs), and local authorities, with named engagements including the Ottawa Confederation Line LRT, the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) Customer Facing Information System and Passenger Assistance Intercom upgrades, and a 72-train EMU deployment in Australia. Distribution is conducted through direct enterprise field sales supported by regional Managing Directors and project engineering teams in each subsidiary market, supplemented by ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 27001, Cyber Essentials Plus, KBA, and CHAS certifications that qualify r2p for safety-critical transit procurement. Revenue is not publicly disclosed; the company is privately held with co-CEOs Flemming Kær and Huschke Diekmann and Group CFO Theis Bruun.
r2p Group firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- r2p Group
- Legal name
- r2p Holding GmbH
- Website
- https://r2p.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2009
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 251–500 employees
- Short description
- r2p Group, headquartered in Flensburg, Germany, develops intelligent CCTV, passenger information, public address, and real-time tracking systems for public transport operators, railway operators, vehicle OEMs, and local authorities across 45 countries via three platforms: Horizon, NetSpire, and iConnex.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
r2p Group industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Intelligent Transportation Systems
- NAICS
- Other Support Activities for Transportation (4889), Support Activities for Transportation (488), Computer Systems Design and Related Services (54151)
- SIC
- Computer Communications Equipment (3576), Services-Computer Integrated Systems Design (7373), Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Fleet, Asset Tracking & Telematics Location Platforms (BPAMANAF)
- akta.pro secondary industry
- Cooperative ITS (C-ITS) Corridor & Intersection Deployments (TLAJAHAG)
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Where r2p Group is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Flensburg
- HQ country
- Germany
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices10 records
Markets served
r2p Group business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Software
- Cost components
- Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- Hardware Sales: Sale of physical products including CCTV cameras, displays (LED, LCD, TFT), recorders, help points, public address equipment, and passenger information displays for trains and buses. Hardware forms a significant portion of project-based revenue.
- Software and Platform Licensing: Licensing of software platforms including NetSpire, Horizon, and iConnex for passenger information systems, CCTV fleet management, and real-time information. Includes hosted services and software maintenance.
- System Integration Services: Design, supply, integration, installation, and commissioning services for communication and security systems on public transport vehicles and infrastructure. Includes third-party system integration.
- Maintenance and Support Services: Ongoing system maintenance, remote monitoring (Horizon Status Management), updates, and support services for installed systems.
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels1 record
Marketing channels5 records
r2p Group product offering
Product offeringCore offering
r2p Group develops and sells intelligent technology systems for public transport, including mobile CCTV surveillance, automatic passenger counting, passenger information systems, public address systems, and real-time tracking systems. The company offers three core proprietary platforms: Horizon (unified CCTV fleet management), NetSpire (passenger information and public address for rail), and iConnex (real-time passenger information for bus operators and local authorities). These integrated solutions combine hardware (cameras, displays, help points, recorders) with proprietary software platforms, delivered through direct enterprise sales to transit operators, railway companies, and vehicle builders worldwide.
Product overview
r2p Group offers an integrated portfolio of three core product platforms for public transport: Horizon (CCTV Solutions), NetSpire (PIS/PA), and iConnex (RTI). Horizon is a unified modular video management platform providing fleet management, status monitoring, live video streaming, alarm management, and video sharing capabilities, with add-on modules for SIL 2 rear-view monitoring, saloon CCTV, forward-facing cameras, and automatic passenger counting. NetSpire is a flexible passenger information and public address platform for rail applications, offering modular components including train radio, integrated communication systems, TCMS, signalling, help points, displays, and public address systems. iConnex provides real-time passenger information for bus operators and local authorities with modules for vehicle tracking, prediction engine, timetable management, data integration from SIRI/NaPTAN/TXC feeds, performance analytics, traffic light priority, and content management. These three platforms work together to provide comprehensive passenger information, video surveillance, and communication solutions for public transport operators.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- Horizon: Mobile CCTV platform that unifies r2p's entire CCTV product portfolio under one intuitive, modular platform for fleet management, status management, video streaming, and security
- NetSpire
- iConnex
Products and services
- Horizon Unified modular CCTV video management platform for public transport vehicles that integrates fleet management, status monitoring, live video streaming, alarm management, video sharing, and download capabilities. Used by transit operators and vehicle builders for mobile surveillance, evidence management, and fleet-wide security operations.
- NetSpire Flexible and scalable Passenger Information System (PIS) and Public Address (PA) platform for rail applications, offering modular configuration for displays, help points, train radio, TCMS, and signalling integration with EN50155 compliance. Used by railway operators and OEMs for onboard passenger communication and train control coordination.
- iConnex Real-time passenger information (RTI) system for local authorities and bus operators, providing vehicle tracking, timetable monitoring, dynamic passenger communication, and integration with SIRI, NaPTAN, and TXC data feeds. Used by municipal authorities and bus operators for urban mobility management and traffic light priority integration.
Quantifiable outcome
- Automatic Passenger Counting accuracy greater than 95%
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Companies that use r2p Group
Customer profileNamed customers10 records
Segments4 records
Ideal customer profiles4 records
r2p Group technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Integration12 records
Feature6 records
r2p Group partnerships and signals
Strategic signalScale indicators1 record
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights5 records
r2p Group competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- INIT Innovations in Transportation: German-headquartered provider of integrated ITS, telematics, and passenger information solutions for public transit authorities. Closest direct competitor given shared German heritage, transit authority focus, and comparable modular platform architecture (MOBILE-ITCS, COPILOT, MOBILEguide).
- Dilax Systems: Germany-based specialist in automatic passenger counting (APC) and occupancy data for public transport. Direct overlap with r2p's APC module and broader transit-customer base; both sell into bus and rail operators seeking fleet-wide passenger counting.
- IVU Traffic Technologies: Berlin-based supplier of IT systems for public transport (planning, dispatch, ticketing, passenger information). Comparable in German roots, public transit focus, and integrated software suite covering operations and real-time information — a head-to-head competitor in iConnex RTI's market.
- Cubic Transportation Systems: US-based division of Cubic Corporation providing fare collection, real-time passenger information, and transit analytics. Overlaps with r2p's iConnex and NetSpire platforms in serving major North American transit authorities like TTC and OC Transpo.
- Trapeze Group (Modaxo): Provider of public transport software including fixed-route planning, CAD/AVL, and passenger information, now part of Modaxo. Competes directly with iConnex RTI for bus operator and municipal authority contracts in North America and Europe.
Broad incumbents
- Siemens Mobility: Global rail OEM and systems integrator offering onboard communication, passenger information, and CCTV as part of full train solutions. Competes with r2p as a bundling incumbent that can absorb PIS/PA/CCTV scope into broader train tenders.
- Hitachi Rail: Major rail systems provider offering onboard and wayside passenger information, signalling, and fleet management. Overlaps with r2p's NetSpire and Horizon scope and competes through large bundled rail programs worldwide.
- Alstom: Global rolling stock OEM and signalling supplier providing passenger information, CCTV, and onboard communication as part of integrated train deliveries. Competes with r2p at the platform level on major tenders such as those served by NetSpire.
- Genetec: Canadian provider of unified security and video management (Security Center, AutoVu, Omnicast) with a strong transit vertical. Adjacent competitor to r2p's Horizon platform in mobile CCTV and video management for buses and trains.
Emerging players
- Samsara: US-based connected operations platform with fleet telematics, video-based safety, and industrial IoT. Increasingly competes with Horizon's fleet management, status monitoring, and CCTV capabilities for bus and paratransit fleets.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
r2p Group social profiles
Digital presencer2p Group compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance8 records
r2p Group financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
r2p Group leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles12 records
r2p Group subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries9 records
r2p Group funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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r2p Group M&A and investment
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Frequently asked questions about r2p Group
What does r2p Group do?
r2p Group develops and sells intelligent technology systems for public transport, including mobile CCTV surveillance, automatic passenger counting, passenger information systems, public address systems, and real-time tracking systems. The company offers three core proprietary platforms: Horizon (unified CCTV fleet management), NetSpire (passenger information and public address for rail), and iConnex (real-time passenger information for bus operators and local authorities). These integrated solutions combine hardware (cameras, displays, help points, recorders) with proprietary software platforms, delivered through direct enterprise sales to transit operators, railway companies, and vehicle builders worldwide.
Is r2p Group a public or private company?
r2p Group is a private company. It is classified as management employee owned and is currently operating.
When was r2p Group founded?
r2p Group was founded in 2009. It employs 251 to 500 people.
Where is r2p Group based?
r2p Group is headquartered in Flensburg, Germany, in the Europe region.
How does r2p Group make money?
Four revenue lines are on record. Hardware Sales are the primary driver. The others are software and Platform Licensing, system Integration Services and maintenance and Support Services.
Who are r2p Group's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are INIT Innovations in Transportation, Dilax Systems, IVU Traffic Technologies, Cubic Transportation Systems and Trapeze Group (Modaxo). Broad incumbents are Siemens Mobility, Hitachi Rail, Alstom and Genetec. Samsara is listed as an emerging player.
Does r2p Group have an API?
No public API is recorded for r2p Group.
What industry is r2p Group in?
r2p Group's product category is Intelligent Transportation Systems. Its primary akta.pro industry code is BPAMANAF, Fleet, Asset Tracking & Telematics Location Platforms, with a secondary code of TLAJAHAG, Cooperative ITS (C-ITS) Corridor & Intersection Deployments. Its NAICS code is 4889 and its SIC code is 3576.