Effia

Name

Effia

Legal name

EFFIA Concessions

Website

https://effia.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1977

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Parking Management Services

NAICS

Parking Lots and Garages (812930), Facilities Support Services (561210)

SIC

Services-Automotive Repair, Services & Parking (7500)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

On-Street Parking Operations & Curbside Management (Meters, Permits, Loading Zones) (TLAJAIAA), Smart Parking Technology Platforms (Occupancy Sensors, Guidance, Reservations, Analytics) (TLAJAIAC), Parking Access & Revenue Control Systems (PARCS) (Gates, Pay Stations, Ticketing) (TLAJAIAD), Parking Guidance, Wayfinding & Occupancy Management (Sensors, Signage) (BPABAKAH), Parking Facilities Property Management (BPAJAGAN)

Keywords

• Parking management services
• Off-street parking
• On-street parking operations
• EV charging infrastructure
• Municipal parking concessions

Headquarters

HQ city

Paris

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Off-street Parking (Parking Garages): Revenue from managing off-street parking facilities (car parks/garages) through delegated service public contracts, management contracts, and direct ownership. Revenue comes from hourly parking fees, subscription fees, and premium services.
2. On-street Parking Management: Revenue from managing on-street parking meters and enforcement for municipalities. Includes parking meter payments, Penalty Charge Notices (FPS), and subscription fees for residents.
3. Online Reservations (Resaplace): Commission and fees from online parking reservations via effia.com. Customers pay in advance for guaranteed parking spaces at discounted rates vs on-site payment.
4. Additional Services: Revenue from ancillary services including electric vehicle charging (bornes de recharge), car washing, concierge services (Box'n services), bike parking, and equipment rentals.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Effia operates and manages parking infrastructure across France and Belgium, including approximately 600 car parks with 264,000 parking spaces in 240 cities. Its core offerings include off-street parking garages managed via delegated public service contracts and direct ownership, on-street parking management for municipalities (covering 50,000 spaces), online parking reservations through the Resaplace platform, and subscription-based parking access for regular users.

Product overview

EFFIA operates as a comprehensive parking management company offering both on-street and off-street parking solutions across France and Belgium. The core offering centers on two main services: (1) online parking reservation via Resaplace (pioneered in 2004), which guarantees parking spaces with approximately 150,000 annual bookings, and (2) subscription-based parking for regular users with 3-month minimum commitments. These core services are supported by a broad ecosystem of value-added services including EV charging infrastructure (780+ points), bicycle parking (EFFIA Bike), vehicle rental, car sharing, connected concierge (Box'n Services), and traditional amenities (car wash, tire inflation, battery services). The company also provides on-street parking management for municipalities, covering approximately 50,000 spaces. A network of 600 car parks with 264,000 spaces serves 240 cities, managed through a digital platform enabling online booking, account management, and various payment methods including transport card integration.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Box'n services: Concierge service allowing customers to order services (pressing, dry cleaning, key duplication, repairs, etc.) online and pick up/drop off at secure lockers in parking facilities
• Resaplace
• EFFIA Bike
• Ecosite

Products and services

• Resaplace Online Parking Reservation Online parking space reservation service enabling customers to book guaranteed parking spots in advance at discounted rates versus on-site payment. Supports same-day reservations up to 1 hour before entry. Available to individual consumers and businesses.
• Parking Subscriptions (Abonnement)

Quantifiable outcome

• Nearly 150,000 online bookings sold per year through Resaplace service
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration11 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Box'n servicesminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 21 January 2021Concierge service partnership launched in Cergy-Pontoise parking facilities (Les Arts and 3 gares). Box'n services provides automated concierge through secure lockers for services like dry cleaning, key copying, alterations, shoe repair, and click & collect from local merchants. EFFIA covers 100% of access costs. Service free for parking customers.
• Mypark (Belgium)coreOthers · 6 November 2019Acquisition of Belgian company Mypark announced November 2019, marking an important step in EFFIA's international development strategy. Julien Verdin serves as Administrateur Délégué Mypark.
• iDVROOM (SNCF)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 12 December 2017Partnership with iDVROOM, SNCF, and Transilien to develop intermodality in Ile-de-France region. Encourages shared mobility and complementarity between car sharing, train travel, and other transport modes.
• Parkeren Roeselare (Belgium)minorOthers · 16 October 2017Acquisition of Flemish company Parkeren Roeselare, located in Roeselare in the Flanders region of Belgium. Part of EFFIA's Belgian expansion strategy.
• Alfa Park (Belgium)coreOthers · 11 May 2017First international acquisition in Belgium (May 2017). This marked the first step of EFFIA's international expansion.
• RenaultcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 7 October 2016National partnership announced at Paris Motor Show 2016 for electric vehicle charging. Renault's Z.E. Pass provides interoperability with EFFIA charging stations across ~80 parking facilities. EFFIA committed to deploying 400 smart charging points by end 2017, with 90% in urban areas. Partnership supports Renault's electric vehicle customers and EFFIA's smart parking ambitions.
• E-Totem (Atomelec Group)coreTechnology or Integration · 2 June 2016E-Totem, a subsidiary of Atomelec Group, was chosen for manufacturing, configuration, installation, and maintenance of 250+ electric vehicle charging stations across EFFIA parking network. Partnership involves smart, connected charging stations with remote management capabilities via GIREVE network.
• OneParkminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2016Partnership for broader distribution of parking availability and bookings through OnePark platform, expanding EFFIA's online reach.
• L2OminorOthers · 1 January 2016Takeover of L2O, a specialist in water-based vehicle cleaning (aquacycling), in 2016. Expands service offering within parking facilities.
• Ramery StationnementcoreOthers · 1 January 2015Acquisition of Ramery Stationnement in 2015, significantly expanding EFFIA's parking space portfolio.
• SNCF Gares & ConnexionscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-standing operational partnership for managing parking at train stations across France. EFFIA operates car parks under authorization of temporary occupation (AOT) or delegated service public contracts. Includes major stations: Paris Gare du Nord, Lyon Part-Dieu, Marseille, Aix TGV, Le Creusot TGV, and many others.

Scale indicators17 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Emerging players

• Zenpark: Zenpark is a French digital parking aggregator and subscription platform, partnering with parking operators (including EFFIA) to monetize underutilized spaces. Comparable to EFFIA's Resaplace and subscription products, but operates asset-light rather than direct operations.
• TravelCar: TravelCar is a French mobility platform offering parking alongside car rental and car sharing services. Comparable to EFFIA's Box'n services and car sharing initiatives; intersects with EFFIA's broader mobility ecosystem at train stations.

Direct peers

• Q-Park: Q-Park is a major European parking operator with strong presence in France, Netherlands, Germany, UK, and Belgium. Comparable to EFFIA in offering off-street parking, EV charging, and digital booking. Ownership by KKR makes it a closer direct competitor for institutional capital.
• Interparking: Interparking is a leading European parking operator headquartered in Belgium, providing off-street and on-street parking management across 8+ countries. Directly comparable to EFFIA's Belgian operations and a regional competitor for cross-border European expansion.
• Indigo (formerly Vinci Park): Indigo is the largest parking operator in France and Europe, managing over 250,000 spaces across hundreds of cities. Directly comparable to EFFIA in operating model (DSP contracts, on-street and off-street management, digital platforms), with deeper international diversification and partnership with Ardian/Crédit Agricole.
• OnePark: OnePark is a digital parking aggregator and operator partnered with EFFIA since 2016 for distribution. Operates its own parking facilities and a reservations platform similar to Resaplace, competing for the same consumer and B2B segments in France.

Regional players

• Saemes: Saemes is the public parking operator for the City of Paris, managing approximately 75,000 spaces in Paris alone. Comparable to EFFIA's Paris operations (EFFIA Bordeaux, EFFIA Asnières, EFFIA Charenton) and primary municipal competitor for Paris contracts.

Broad incumbents

• APCOA Parking: APCOA is Europe's largest parking operator managing ~1.7M spaces across 13 countries. Comparable as a broad incumbent offering similar services (off-street, on-street, EV charging, digital booking) but at much larger scale and pan-European footprint than EFFIA.
• EasyPark Group: EasyPark is a European on-street parking payment and digital parking platform operating in 25+ countries. Comparable to EFFIA's on-street and digital parking services (jemegare.fr, payment systems), with focus on app-based payments rather than infrastructure ownership.
• Vinci Park Services (now part of Indigo): Vinci (parent) has performed parking operations through its subsidiary chain, now merged into Indigo. Comparable to EFFIA as a major French parking operator with municipal DSP contracts. Owns significant parking real estate infrastructure similar to EFFIA's long-duration contracts.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/parkings_effia
• Facebookfacebook.com/people/EFFIA-Stationnement/61557344470626/?locale=fr_FR
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/effia
• Instagraminstagram.com/parking_effia

Compliance7 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Subsidiaries41 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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