What ZigUp does

ZIGUP plc is a UK-headquartered integrated mobility solutions platform serving commercial fleet operators, motor insurers, leasing companies, and public sector organizations across the UK, Ireland, and Spain. Formed in 2020 through the merger of Northgate and Redde, the company delivers services across the full vehicle lifecycle via a portfolio of wholly-owned brands, including Northgate Vehicle Hire (LCV rental), Northgate Highways, Northgate Temperature Controlled, Northgate Spain, Auxillis and FMG (accident management and claims handling), FMG Repair Services and Northgate Talleres (bodyshop and repair), Van Monster and Northgate Ocasión y Trade (used vehicle sales), ChargedEV (EV charging and solar infrastructure), and NewLaw Solicitors (legal services for motor incidents). The company employs approximately 8,000 people across more than 180 locations and distributes services primarily through its direct branch network and enterprise account management teams, with named customers including Tesco, AIG, Direct Line Group, Octopus Energy, Amey Plc, and National Highways.

Name

ZigUp

Legal name

ZIGUP plc

Website

https://zigup.com

Company type

Public

Founded year

2020

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

5,001–10,000 employees

Short description

ZIGUP plc is a UK-based integrated mobility solutions platform serving fleet operators, motor insurers, and public sector organizations across the UK, Ireland, and Spain through vehicle rental, fleet management, accident management, and vehicle disposal services delivered via 180+ locations and 8,000 employees.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Fleet Management and Vehicle Rental Services

SIC

Services-Auto Rental & Leasing (No Drivers) (7510)

akta.pro primary industry

Corporate Mobility & Ground Transport Management (THALANAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Corporate Mobility & Car Sharing / Pool Fleet Management (TLABAHAO), Corporate Mobility Reporting, Analytics & Carbon/ESG Tracking (THADAOAL), EV Ride-Hailing / Chauffeur Services (EV-Only Fleets) (THADANAG)

Keywords

• Vehicle rental services
• Fleet management
• Accident management
• Mobility solutions
• Commercial vehicle leasing

Headquarters

HQ city

Toronto

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Vehicle Rental: Vehicle rental services including LCV fleets, van rental, and specialist vehicles across UK, Ireland and Spain
2. Fleet Management: Management of performance, compliance and maintenance of commercial fleets including service scheduling, telematics, driver liaison, training and downtime management
3. Accident Management and Claims Support: End-to-end handling of accident claims including replacement vehicle provision, claims management, bodyshop repair and legal support services
4. Vehicle Disposal: Sale of used vans and cars through retail sites in UK, Ireland and Spain and online auction platforms

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

ZigUp is an integrated mobility solutions platform delivering services across the entire vehicle lifecycle. Through a network of over 180 locations in the UK, Ireland and Spain, the company provides light commercial vehicle (LCV) rental, fleet management and maintenance, end-to-end accident and claims management (including replacement vehicles, bodyshop repair and legal support), and used vehicle disposal/remarketing. The offering is anchored by wholly-owned operating brands such as Northgate Vehicle Hire, Auxillis, FMG, Van Monster and ChargedEV.

Product overview

ZigUp is a platform-plus-modules architecture offering integrated mobility solutions across the vehicle lifecycle. The core platform consists of vehicle rental businesses (Northgate Vehicle Hire, Northgate Highways, Northgate Temperature Controlled, Northgate Spain) complemented by accident management services (Auxillis, FMG) and vehicle disposal operations (Van Monster, Northgate Ocasión y Trade). Supporting modules include EV charging infrastructure (ChargedEV), body repair services (FMG Repair Services, Northgate Talleres), and legal services (NewLaw Solicitors). These products work together to provide comprehensive services from vehicle provision through to accident management and disposal.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Northgate Vehicle Hire: Vehicle rental services across the UK offering a wide range of LCVs and fleet options including panel vans, customised vans, e-LCVs and specialist vehicles.
• Northgate Highways
• Northgate Temperature Controlled
• Van Monster
• ChargedEV
• Northgate Spain
• Northgate Ocasión y Trade
• Northgate Talleres
• Auxillis
• FMG
• FMG Repair Services
• NewLaw Solicitors

Products and services

• Northgate Vehicle Hire Rental of a wide range of LCVs and cars across the UK, Ireland and Spain to blue-chip, public sector and corporate fleets, including panel vans, customised vans, e-LCVs and specialist vehicles.
• Northgate Highways Specialist vehicle rental for traffic management, highways maintenance and support vehicles, primarily serving public sector and corporate customers.
• Northgate Temperature Controlled Refrigerated and temperature-controlled vehicle rental services for businesses transporting temperature-sensitive cargo.
• Van Monster Used van and car sales to businesses and private individuals through retail sites and online auction platforms in the UK and Ireland.
• ChargedEV Electric vehicle charging and solar installation solutions, including EV fleet consulting, for businesses and consumers transitioning to electric fleets.
• Northgate Spain Vehicle rental operations across Spain serving corporate and public sector fleets with a comprehensive range of LCVs and cars.
• Northgate Ocasión y Trade Used vehicle sales and trade operation in Spain offering vans and cars through retail sites and online auction platforms.
• Northgate Talleres Workshop and vehicle maintenance and repair services in Spain supporting the local fleet.
• Auxillis End-to-end accident management and claims handling services including replacement vehicle provision, repair management, and insurer liaison.
• FMG Fleet accident management services including incident reporting, repair coordination and insurer management for vehicle fleets and policyholders.
• FMG Repair Services Vehicle damage repairs for cars and LCVs including structural, aluminium, plastic welding, glass repair and mobile repair services.
• NewLaw Solicitors Legal support services for vehicles, drivers and passengers involved in motor incidents, including uninsured loss recovery.

Quantifiable outcome

• Customer satisfaction rating of 4.6/5
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability1 record

Feature1 record

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• MicrosoftcoreTechnology or Integration · 20 May 2026Strategic collaboration with Microsoft to accelerate AI-powered smarter mobility solutions. This partnership focuses on leveraging Microsoft's AI technology to enhance ZigUp's integrated mobility platform capabilities.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• LeasePlan: Global fleet leasing and mobility management company with a large European footprint; directly comparable to ZigUp's Northgate vehicle hire and fleet management operations across UK/Ireland/Spain.
• Lex Autolease: Lloyds Banking Group-owned UK fleet leasing and fleet management business; a direct competitor in the UK corporate and SME fleet leasing segment where ZigUp's Northgate operates.
• ALD Automotive: European vehicle leasing and fleet management provider (now part of Ayvens); comparable customer base, asset model and integrated service approach to ZigUp.
• Ayvens: Formed from the merger of ALD Automotive and LeasePlan, Ayvens is now the largest European mobility player, offering leasing, subscription and fleet management services that overlap directly with ZigUp's offerings.
• BCA Marketplace: Europe's largest used vehicle remarketing operator; directly comparable to ZigUp's Van Monster and Northgate Ocasión y Trade vehicle disposal business.
• Europcar Mobility Group: Major European short-term and corporate vehicle rental operator; comparable to ZigUp's rental business across the UK, Ireland and Spain.
• Arval: BNP Paribas-owned full-service vehicle leasing and fleet management provider operating across Europe; competes head-on with ZigUp's integrated mobility platform for corporate fleet contracts.

Broad incumbents

• Hertz Global Holdings: Global vehicle rental group with corporate and replacement vehicle services; overlaps with ZigUp's replacement vehicle provision for insurer claims and corporate fleets.
• Enterprise Fleet Management: US-headquartered full-service fleet leasing and management provider; comparable business model to ZigUp's integrated mobility platform for corporate customers.
• Manheim (Cox Automotive): Global used vehicle auction and remarketing business; comparable to ZigUp's online auction platforms and physical disposal operations for end-of-life fleet vehicles.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Subsidiaries12 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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