What Carano Software Solutions GmbH does

Carano Software Solutions GmbH is a German vertical SaaS provider of fleet management software, founded in Berlin in 1992 and now operating as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Dutch automotive ERP vendor CarWise Group following an acquisition announced in December 2025 and completed in early 2026. The company serves approximately 300 customers across Germany, Poland, France, and the Benelux region, with 90 employees (15 nationalities, six-year average tenure) and a cumulative footprint of 400,000 vehicles procured, managed, or sold through its platforms. Named enterprise and public-sector customers include ISS Energy Services (~20,000 vehicles across 30+ countries), Berliner Verkehrsbetriebe (BVG), Lufthansa Technik Logistik Services, Holman, TÜV Nord, MTU, Hellmann, and Poco, spanning logistics, manufacturing, retail, facility management, public transportation, and automotive retail segments.

The core technology is a modular, cloud-based fleet management SaaS architecture with three principal platforms: Fleet+ (comprehensive enterprise fleet management covering fuel data, damage, scheduling, and cost tracking), CaranoCloud (self-service corporate car sharing and driver services including electronic driver's license verification and UVV driver e-learning), and Easy+ (the industry's first SaaS vehicle configurator for fleet procurement, launched 2010). Fleethouse, launched in 2022, extends the portfolio down-market to fleets up to 150 vehicles via a self-serve model and added car subscription via a partnership with FINN in 2024. The platform integrates with 15+ automotive data and service partners including DAT, Schwacke, JATO, LapID, carmacon, Witte Digital (flinkey), and FINN.

Carano operates a subscription-based revenue model with annual or multi-year contracts, quote-based pricing tied to fleet size and module selection, and a sales-led go-to-market combining direct enterprise field sales, inside sales for mid-market, partner referrals, and active participation in industry events such as Flotte! Der Branchentreff in Düsseldorf. Its 30-year domain specialization in German/EU fleet compliance (Halterhaftung, UVV, Führerscheinkontrolle) and an early position in electromobility — including federal-government-funded research projects (eMobility Scout, Smart eFleets) — distinguish it from generalist telematics and HR software vendors.

Name

Carano Software Solutions GmbH

Legal name

Carano Software Solutions GmbH

Website

https://carano.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1992

Operating status

Acquired

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Carano Software Solutions GmbH is a Berlin-based vertical SaaS provider of cloud fleet management software serving ~300 enterprise and public-sector customers across Germany, Poland, France, and Benelux. Its Fleet+, CaranoCloud, Easy+, and Fleethouse platforms cover procurement, operations, car sharing, and compliance for corporate fleets.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Fleet Management Software

NAICS

Automotive Equipment Rental and Leasing (5321)

SIC

Services-Equipment Rental & Leasing, Nec (7359)

akta.pro primary industry

Fleet Lifecycle Management (Acquisition-to-Disposal) (TLABAIAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Integrated Fleet Spend Platforms (Fuel+Toll+EV+Expenses) (TLABAMAL), Corporate & Employee Fleet Programs (THADAKAC), Fleet Policy, Governance & Duty-of-Care Management (TLABAIAK), Fuel Management & Fleet Card Programs (THADAKAH)

Keywords

• Fleet management software
• Vehicle procurement software
• Corporate car sharing
• Fleet compliance management
• Dealer CRM software

Headquarters

HQ city

Berlin

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Others

Revenue model

1. Software Subscriptions (SaaS): Subscription-based software licensing model with annual or multi-year contracts for fleet management software access, including Fleet+, CaranoCloud, and Easy+ modules. Pricing varies by fleet size and selected features.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Carano develops and sells modular SaaS software for managing corporate and municipal vehicle fleets. The flagship Fleet+ platform covers fuel data, damage, scheduling, documents, and cost tracking, and is extended by Easy+ vehicle procurement, CaranoCloud corporate car sharing, electronic driver license verification, UVV driver e-learning, and dealer CRM. The Fleethouse platform bundles a lighter version of these capabilities, plus car subscriptions, for smaller fleets of up to 150 vehicles.

Product overview

Carano Software Solutions offers a modular fleet management software ecosystem. The core product is Fleet+, a comprehensive fleet management software platform for transparent fleet control with fuel data and damage management. This core is supplemented by add-on modules including electronic driver's license verification, vehicle configurators (Easy+) for companies/fleet service providers/leasing companies, UVV driver instruction e-learning, corporate car sharing (CaranoCloud), and CRM for car dealerships. The company operates two distinct platforms: Fleethouse (launched 2022) targets smaller fleets with up to 150 vehicles and includes fleet management, procurement, and car subscription capabilities, while CaranoCloud serves as the self-service cloud solution for car sharing and driver-related services. The portfolio covers the entire vehicle lifecycle from procurement through fleet management to compliance and vehicle disposition.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Fleethouse: Cloud platform for digital fleet management, vehicle procurement, and services from market-leading partners, tailored for smaller fleets with up to 150 vehicles.
• Fleet+
• CaranoCloud

Products and services

• Fleet+ Fuhrparkmanagement-Software (Fleet Management Software) Complete cloud-based fleet management software for transparent steering of corporate and municipal vehicle fleets, including fuel data management, damage/claim management, vehicle scheduling, document management, and cost tracking. Used by fleet managers across enterprise customers such as Lufthansa Technik Logistik Services and BVG.
• Easy+ Fahrzeugkonfigurator (Vehicle Configurator) SaaS vehicle configuration tool offered in variants for companies, fleet service providers, and leasing companies to configure and procure vehicles consistent with fleet policies, with integrations to DAT, Schwacke, and JATO for up-to-date pricing and specification data.
• CaranoCloud (Corporate Car Sharing Cloud Platform) Self-service cloud platform for corporate car sharing and driver services, including booking calendar, vehicle scheduling, 24/7 vehicle access via iOS/Android apps, electronic driver's license verification, and UVV driver e-learning, with consideration of EV range in scheduling.
• Elektronische Führerscheinkontrolle (Electronic Driver's License Verification) Smartphone-based service for verifying employee driving licenses, with automated appointment scheduling and complete documentation of verification results, used by enterprise customers such as Lufthansa Technik Logistik Services for 676 drivers across 8 locations.
• UVV-Fahrerunterweisung (UVV Driver Instruction E-Learning) E-learning course with always-current content, automatic reminders, and a final knowledge test to satisfy German UVV accident-prevention driver instruction requirements for fleet drivers.
• Corporate Carsharing (Booking & Vehicle Scheduling) Booking tool with calendar and vehicle scheduling plus iOS/Android apps for flexible 24/7 vehicle access, supporting cross-company car sharing and electric vehicle range considerations, with keyless access integration via the flinkey (Witte Digital) partnership.
• Fleethouse (Cloud Platform for Smaller Fleets) Self-service cloud platform tailored for smaller fleets of up to 150 vehicles, combining fleet management, vehicle procurement, and car subscription services in one platform — marketed as the first software to combine fleet management with car subscriptions (in partnership with FINN).
• CRM Autohandel (CRM for Car Dealerships) Sales management software with an integrated sales workstation and essential CRM functions for car dealerships, supporting efficient workflows and contract creation.

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 35% lower maintenance costs for electric vehicles compared to combustion engine vehicles
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers11 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and strategic.

• CarWise GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 19 December 2025CarWise, a leading Dutch provider of modular ERP solutions for automotive leasing and rental industry, acquired Carano in December 2025 to accelerate its European growth strategy. Integration creates unique intelligent mobility platform in Europe for leasing companies, fleet managers and mobility providers.
• FINNcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 25 January 2024Carano's Fleethouse platform partnership with FINN for car subscription services. Fleethouse users can subscribe to company cars through FINN with terms starting from one month, offering flexible mobility for bridging waiting times or testing electric vehicles. The partnership provides the first software combining fleet management and car subscriptions.
• LapIDcoreTechnology or IntegrationLapID offers digital solutions for legally compliant driver's license checks for fleet companies. Integration into Carano's fleet management software eliminates duplicate data maintenance in the driver license control process.
• carmacon GmbHstrategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerCarmacon is a consulting company supporting companies in optimizing fleet processes. From analysis to implementation of sustainable mobility concepts, Carmacon helps increase efficiency and reduce costs. Carano has long-standing partnership with carmacon.
• Bundesverband Betriebliche Mobilität (BBM)strategicGTM or Marketing PartnerThe Bundesverband Betriebliche Mobilität is a neutral platform and lobbyist for the fleet industry. Carano is a supporting member, benefiting from industry expertise and keeping up to date with latest developments.
• DAT (Deutsche Automobil Treuhand GmbH)coreTechnology or IntegrationDAT provides comprehensive data for the automotive industry. Integration of VIN query in Carano's fleet management software allows quick retrieval of relevant vehicle data.
• SchwackecoreTechnology or IntegrationSchwacke is a leading provider of market-driven valuations and automotive data. Integration of extensive vehicle data and price lists keeps Easy+ procurement software up to date.
• JATOcoreTechnology or IntegrationJATO is a global provider of automotive market data delivering detailed information and analyses of industry trends. Easy+ customers benefit from latest data for desired vehicle configuration.
• Smart eFleets Consortium PartnersstrategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint research project partners including Berliner Verkehrsbetriebe (BVG), Berliner Wasserbetriebe (BWB), Berliner Stadtreinigung (BSR), German Aerospace Center (DLR), Stromnetz Berlin GmbH, GFT Group, and Berlin Agency for Electromobility eMO. Project funded by German Federal Ministry for Digital Affairs and Transport.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Samsara: US-listed IoT platform with strong fleet management, telematics, and EV modules. Competes in the same enterprise fleet RFPs as Carano but bundles hardware, video, and AI analytics.
• Webfleet Solutions (Bridgestone): Europe-leading fleet management SaaS (formerly TomTom Telematics), part of Bridgestone. Directly competes with Carano in DACH on telematics-driven fleet software; broader product suite including tire services.
• Verizon Connect: Telematics and fleet management SaaS suite from Verizon. Comparable in targeting enterprise fleets globally; deeper telematics integration but less specialized in German compliance workflows.
• Geotab: Global telematics-anchored fleet management SaaS platform serving enterprise and SMB fleets. Direct overlap on fleet management, vehicle data, and EV tracking; broader scale and hardware footprint than Carano.

Direct peers

• RTA Fleet Management: US-based fleet management software provider targeting government, utilities, and corporate fleets. Comparable modular SaaS model with comparable customer profiles to Carano.
• AssetWorks: Fleet management software vendor serving government, utilities, and corporate fleets. Comparable in targeting municipal/government fleet segment, which is one of Carano's primary verticals.
• Chevin Fleet Solutions: UK-based fleet management software provider serving enterprise fleets and leasing companies worldwide. Direct overlap on fleet management, leasing, and vehicle lifecycle software with similar modular architecture.
• Fleetio: Modern fleet management SaaS focused on maintenance, fuel, and fleet operations. Closest SaaS-only direct competitor in fleet lifecycle software; primarily serves North American SMB and mid-market fleets.

Regional players

• Free2Move (Stellantis): Stellantis-owned mobility platform offering fleet management, car sharing, and subscription services. Comparable in targeting corporate car sharing and EV-enabled fleet solutions across Europe.

Emerging players

• Holman (Holman Enterprise Fleet Management): Holman is both a Carano customer and a major full-service fleet management provider. Comparable in delivering integrated fleet management services and leasing technology to enterprise fleets.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@carano-software
• Facebookfacebook.com/caranosoftware
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/carano-software-solutions-gmbh

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Subsidiaries1 record

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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