What Capatest does

Capatest SL is a privately held Spanish automotive technology company founded in 1996, headquartered in Sant Fruitós de Bages near Barcelona, that develops, manufactures, and distributes verification equipment and software for the vehicle technical inspection (ITV) industry. The company employs between 11 and 50 people and operates as a Sociedad Limitada (Spanish private limited company) with no external investors or parent ownership evidenced in the available materials. The business has accumulated approximately 30 years of focused experience in the ITV sector and claims globally deployed solutions alongside its core Spanish and Portuguese home market.

The company's product portfolio is anchored by Moviltest, a proprietary software platform that the company states is unique in its ability to integrate with inspection equipment from any manufacturer and transmit results compliant with the requirements of all ITV operators. The platform is complemented by Smart BOX, a hardware/software combination that modernizes and extends the life of installed equipment regardless of brand; E-Moviltest for emissions, EOBD, and sound-level testing; a high-precision GPS-based taximeter with ENAC-traceable calibration; and custom software for vehicle manufacturers' production-line testing. Capatest also serves as official distributor of Carbon Zapp (Spain and Portugal since 2007) and AVL Ditest (Spain) for diesel/gasoline injection testing equipment, gas analyzers, opacity meters, and e-mobility devices.

Revenue is generated through a hybrid model: software licensing with permanent, monthly subscription, annual subscription, and per-user options; hardware sales of Smart BOX modernization units and distributed third-party equipment; and bespoke engineering projects including dynamometers, ASM banks, and production-line final testing systems. Go-to-market is B2B direct enterprise sales targeting ITV station operators and automotive manufacturers, supplemented by authorized distributor partnerships and a showroom/training facility in Spain. Named enterprise customers include Applus and TÜV Rheinland. The company is ISO 9001:2015 certified for its quality management system.

Name

Capatest

Legal name

Capatest SL

Website

https://capatest.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1996

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Capatest SL is a Spanish automotive technology company that develops and distributes the Moviltest software platform, Smart BOX equipment modernization hardware, and emissions/EOBD testing software, serving ITV station operators and automotive manufacturers across Spain, Portugal, and select international markets.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Automotive Inspection Software & Equipment

NAICS

Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing (3345), Testing Laboratories and Services (54138)

SIC

Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823), Services-Testing Laboratories (8734)

akta.pro primary industry

Vehicle Diagnostics & Fault Code Scanning Services (TLAKANAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Safety & Compliance Inspection Facilities (Brake/Tire/Lighting, Level I–V Support) (TLAJAKAF), Industrial Quality Inspection & Metrology (Machine Vision) (IMAIAMAF)

Keywords

• Vehicle technical inspection
• Automotive inspection equipment
• Brake testing systems
• Emissions testing software
• ITV station software

Headquarters

HQ city

Barcelona

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Software Licenses: Moviltest and E-Moviltest software sold through flexible licensing models including permanent licenses, monthly subscriptions, annual subscriptions, and per-user based options.
2. Smart BOX Hardware and Software: Sale of Smart BOX modernization units and associated sensors for equipment upgrades. Includes load sensors and pickups for comprehensive technical support.
3. Equipment Distribution: Distribution of Carbon Zapp and AVL Ditest equipment for Spanish and Portuguese markets. Revenue from distribution rights and sales of third-party equipment.
4. Custom Software Development: Customized software solutions for ITV operators and vehicle manufacturers, tailored to specific client requirements and operational needs.
5. Special Equipment and Projects: Development and integration of custom equipment and projects including dynamometers, ASM banks, and production line final testing systems.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Capatest develops and distributes the Moviltest software platform for vehicle technical inspection (ITV) stations, providing a unified tool that integrates with inspection equipment from any manufacturer and transmits results compliant with all ITV operators. The company complements this software with the Smart BOX hardware/software modernization kit for upgrading legacy equipment, GPS-based taximeter systems, E-Moviltest emissions testing software, custom software development, and bespoke equipment projects. It also serves as official distributor of Carbon Zapp and AVL Ditest equipment in Spain and Portugal.

Product overview

Capatest offers a unified platform for Vehicle Technical Inspection (ITV) operations, centered around the Moviltest core software product. The portfolio includes Smart BOX (hardware/software modernization solution), specialized GPS-based taximeter systems, custom software for ITV operators and manufacturers, and E-Moviltest for emissions testing. The company also distributes Carbon Zapp (diesel/gasoline injection testing equipment) and AVL Ditest (gas analyzers, particle meters, e-mobility equipment) as official distributor for Spain and Portugal. The ecosystem is designed to integrate with equipment from any manufacturer, centralizing control of different brands into a single efficient tool.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Moviltest: The definitive solution for ITV inspection equipment, result of more than three decades of experience in the ITV sector with globally implemented solutions.
• Smart BOX
• E-Moviltest

Products and services

• Moviltest

Quantifiable outcome

• Circular economy contribution through equipment modernization extending useful life of existing equipment

Named customers3 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Carbon ZappcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2007Since 2007, CAPATEST is the official distributor of Carbon Zapp in Spain and Portugal, offering a wide range of equipment for testing diesel and gasoline injection systems. They maintain a showroom and training facility where demonstrations and courses are conducted for customers.
• AVL DitestcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCAPATEST distributes AVL Ditest products for the Spanish market, offering advanced solutions in gas analyzers, opacity meters, particle measurement devices, and specialized e-mobility equipment.
• Sonic EquipmentminorOthersListed as part of CAPATEST's product ecosystem and related companies, serving the ITV equipment market.
• Carbon CleanminorOthersListed as part of CAPATEST's product ecosystem and related companies in the ITV and automotive sector.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Beissbarth: Beissbarth (part of the Bosch group) manufactures vehicle testing equipment such as brake testers, wheel aligners, headlight testers, and inspection line software. Highly comparable to Capatest's role as an integrated hardware-and-software ITV solutions provider, with a stronger parent-backed footprint.
• Ravaglioli: Ravaglioli is an Italian manufacturer of vehicle service and inspection equipment, including brake testers, lifts, and wheel aligners. Comparable product portfolio targeting ITV stations and automotive workshops across Europe.
• Hunter Engineering Company: Hunter Engineering is a major US-based manufacturer of wheel alignment systems, brake testers, and tire changers, also serving vehicle inspection facilities. Direct competitor in the hardware and software stack for technical vehicle inspection.
• Snap-on Equipment: Snap-on Equipment (formerly Hofmann / John Bean / Sun) is a global supplier of wheel alignment, brake testing, and ADAS calibration equipment for vehicle inspection and service. Comparable product mix to Capatest's brake tester and aligner offerings, with a broader global dealer network.
• MAHA Maschinenbau Haldenwang: MAHA is one of the largest global manufacturers of vehicle testing and inspection equipment, including brake testers, dynamometers, and suspension benches, plus the accompanying software. Direct overlap with Capatest's Moviltest, Smart BOX, and brake/suspension testing product lines for ITV stations.
• TECO (Europe): TECO designs and manufactures complete vehicle inspection lines, including brake testers, dynamometers, and IT/software platforms for ITV stations. Strong geographic and product overlap with Capatest, particularly across European and emerging ITV markets.

Others

• Applus+ IDIADA: Applus+ is one of Capatest's largest named customers and a global vehicle inspection, certification, and testing services operator. While not a direct technology competitor, it is the most relevant ecosystem peer — the platform of large ITV operators that Capatest's software must serve and that shape procurement standards.

Broad incumbents

• AVL List GmbH: AVL is a large automotive engineering and powertrain testing company, also a Capatest distribution principal (AVL Ditest). They provide gas analyzers, opacimeters, particle counters, and e-mobility test equipment overlapping with Capatest's emissions and E-Moviltest offerings, but at much greater scale.
• Bosch Automotive Service Solutions: Bosch offers a broad portfolio of vehicle diagnostic, emissions testing, and workshop equipment, including the BEA and EPS lines for ITV stations. Larger, broader incumbent that competes across the same workflow as Capatest, particularly in integrated inspection software.
• HORIBA Automotive: HORIBA is a global supplier of emissions measurement and analytical instrumentation, including equipment used at ITV stations for gas and particle analysis. Overlaps with Capatest's emissions testing and E-Moviltest products, with much larger scale and global footprint.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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