What WASTA AG does

WASTA AG, operating commercially as Velopa AG, is a Swiss private company (commercial register CH-020.3.927.636-0, founded 1991) that designs, distributes and installs bicycle parking systems, modular bicycle and transit shelters, barrier systems, shading systems and street furniture for Swiss municipalities, companies and property developers, area developers, and private customers. Its product range spans low-cost bicycle clamps and stands through large-format bicycle parking installations, with showrooms and project offices in Spreitenbach (legal seat), Dornach, Stans and Villars-Ste-Croix. Velopa also distributes premium international brands such as Landscape Forms, mmcité, Fermob and Helios into the Swiss market.

The company's core technology is largely physical infrastructure — fabricated bicycle parking and shelter systems — augmented by a digital parking guidance and detection product line ("Detektion- und Leitsystem") that adds sensor- and software-based occupancy visibility to larger installations. Through a partnership with Urban Connect, Velopa sells an integrated "Mobility Hub" bundle pairing its hardware with software-driven booking, payment and access control, positioning the company as the physical-infrastructure layer in multimodal mobility hubs. Velopa was awarded the EcoVadis Silver Medal in 2023 (top 25% globally) and uses multiple-time mountain-bike world champion Nino Schurter as a brand ambassador.

Velopa's business model is primarily project-based hardware sales priced via quote, supplemented by professional services (project planning) and the recurring-software component of Mobility Hub installations. Go-to-market is direct, anchored on four physical showroom locations across Switzerland and reinforced by exclusive or quasi-exclusive distribution arrangements with international urban-furniture and mobility-infrastructure brands. Revenue mechanics therefore combine lump-sum project revenue tied to municipal and corporate procurement cycles with an emerging recurring software/services layer.

Name

WASTA AG

Legal name

Velopa AG

Website

https://wasta.ch

Company type

Private

Founded year

1991

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

WASTA AG, operating as Velopa AG, is a Swiss provider of bicycle parking systems, modular shelters, barrier systems and street furniture, serving municipalities, property developers and private customers across Switzerland with four showroom locations and digital Mobility Hub offerings.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Urban Mobility Infrastructure

NAICS

Parking Lots and Garages (812930)

SIC

Motorcycles, Bicycles & Parts (3751), Services-Automotive Repair, Services & Parking (7500)

akta.pro primary industry

Micromobility & Bike Parking Infrastructure (Bike Racks/Lockers, Scooter Corrals) (TLAJAIAJ)

akta.pro secondary industry

Parking Asset Management & Facility Services (Cleaning, Security, Staffing, Maintenance) (TLAJAIAG)

Keywords

• Bicycle parking systems
• Urban street furniture
• Mobility infrastructure
• Transit shelters
• Barrier systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Stans, Nidwalden

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Bicycle Parking Systems: Sale of bicycle parking systems including veloparking systems, large parking systems, bicycle shelters, and detection systems. Product categories include parking systems, lean bars, large parking facilities, and detection/guidance systems for bicycle storage facilities.
2. Urban and Street Furniture: Sale of urban furniture including benches, seats, tables, waste containers, planters, and shading systems for public spaces, residential areas, and corporate environments.
3. Barrier/Delimitation Systems: Sale of barrier systems for pedestrian protection and access control, including bollards, barriers, and access control systems for public and private spaces.
4. Shelters and Covered Structures: Bicycle shelters, pedestrian shelters, smoking shelters, and shading systems for public transport waiting areas and outdoor spaces.
5. Mobility Hub Services: All-inclusive fleet subscriptions through Mobility Hub partnership with Urban Connect, providing E-vehicles, bicycles, and charging infrastructure for residential areas and companies with digital access and flat-rate billing.
6. Project Planning Services: Consulting and project planning services for bicycle parking infrastructure, urban furniture implementation, and sustainable mobility solutions.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Velopa (under WASTA AG) manufactures and distributes situational bicycle parking systems (from single bike clamps to large Grossparkieranlagen with digital guidance and dynamic fleet management), modular bicycle and transit shelters, barrier systems for pedestrian protection and access control, and a broad range of urban street furniture (benches, tables, waste containers, planters, shading systems). It also offers an integrated Mobility Hub solution in partnership with Urban Connect, combining fleet subscriptions, E-vehicle sharing platforms, and parking/charging infrastructure for residential, corporate, and municipal customers across Switzerland.

Product overview

Velopa AG is Switzerland's leading provider of bicycle parking systems and urban furniture. The product portfolio centers on core bicycle infrastructure solutions including mechanical and digital Veloparkiersysteme (bicycle parking systems), Velounterstände (bicycle shelters), and Grossparkieranlagen (large parking systems), complemented by modular Personenunterstände (transit shelters) and Absperrsysteme (barrier systems) for pedestrian protection and access control. Digital add-ons include Parkleitsysteme (parking guidance systems) and Detektions- und Leitsystem (detection and guidance systems) that help users find available parking via apps. A partnership with Urban Connect enables Mobility Hub solutions offering vehicle sharing platforms for E-vehicles. The urban furniture range spans benches, tables, waste containers, and planters organized in branded sub-collections including v-elements®, Cubic, FGP, RADIUM, LUXEMBOURG (Fermob), and MultipliCITY, with exclusive Swiss distribution of Landscape Forms products. Velopa positions itself as an infrastructure partner for emission-free mobility and inspiring outdoor spaces.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Helios: Urban street furniture brand focusing on sustainable materials and timeless functional designs for outdoor spaces.
• v-elements
• Fermob
• mmcité
• Landscape Forms
• 2radbox
• Calzolari
• Velovio

Products and services

• Veloparkiersysteme (Bicycle Parking Systems) Situational bicycle parking solutions including mechanical and digital systems, ranging from simple bicycle clamps to large parking systems with integrated guidance systems and dynamic fleet management. Sold to municipalities, companies, property developers, and private customers in Switzerland.
• Velounterstände (Bicycle Shelters) Space-saving bicycle shelters providing systematic organization and weather protection for bicycles in residential areas and public spaces.
• Personenunterstände (Transit Shelters) Comfortable waiting shelters for public transport passengers, providing a sense of security and protection from the elements at transit stops.
• Absperrsysteme (Barrier Systems) Modern barrier systems including bollards, barrier rails (e.g., Absperrgeländer Stop), and access control systems that protect pedestrians from motor vehicles, restrict access to private areas, and prioritize public transport.
• Grossparkieranlagen (Large Parking Systems) Large-scale bicycle parking installations designed for high-capacity bicycle parking with efficient space utilization, accessibility, and optional digital detection and guidance integration.
• Detektions- und Leitsystem (Detection and Guidance System) Intelligent detection and guidance systems for bicycle parking facilities that detect occupancy and direct users to available spaces via digital displays.
• Stadtmobiliar (Street Furniture) Urban furniture including benches, seats, tables, waste containers, planters, and tree protection grids for creating inspiring outdoor spaces in public and corporate environments.
• Beschattungssysteme (Shading Systems) Shading solutions for public spaces, including the Sora product line, that transform outdoor areas into comfortable zones during hot weather.
• Mobility Hub Multimodal mobility ecosystem developed in partnership with Urban Connect, providing fleet vehicles in all-inclusive subscriptions, sharing platforms for E-cars, E-bikes, bicycles, and E-scooters, with integrated parking and charging infrastructure for residential areas, companies, and municipalities.
• Mobility as a Service (MaaS) Subscription-based mobility service offering all-inclusive access to E-cars, E-bikes, bicycles, and E-scooters with booking platform and charging infrastructure, marketed to residential areas, companies, cities, and municipalities.
• Abfallbehälter und Ascher (Waste Containers and Ashtrays) Stylish waste containers and ashtrays designed for urban spaces, available in collections including Genesi, Sector, Francisco, and MINIUM.
• Pflanzbehälter und Baumschutz (Planters and Tree Protection) Elegant planters and tree protection solutions for urban spaces, including the FLORIUM collection from mmcité.
• Projektplanung (Project Planning Services) Consulting and project planning services for bicycle parking infrastructure, urban furniture implementation, and sustainable mobility solutions, offered to municipalities, companies, and property developers.

Quantifiable outcome

• Reduced commuter stress through digital parking guidance systems in bicycle stations
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and flagship.

• Urban ConnectcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic partnership for multimodal Mobility Hub solutions. Combined offering provides integrated mobility ecosystem for residential areas, companies, cities, and municipalities. Urban Connect provides fleet vehicles and sharing platform while Velopa supplies parking and charging infrastructure. Enables seamless multimodal mobility connecting public transport with first/last mile solutions.
• Nino SchurterflagshipGTM or Marketing PartnerBrand ambassador partnership with world champion mountain biker Nino Schurter. Serves as testimonial for Velopa products and features in advertising campaigns. Positions Velopa as quality leader in bicycle parking and urban mobility infrastructure.
• HelioscoreTechnology or IntegrationSwiss brand partner for urban furniture. Offers sustainable materials and timeless functional designs for benches, waste containers, bicycle parking systems, and bollards. Products are designed to harmoniously integrate into indoor and outdoor spaces, creating livable meeting zones.
• mmcitécoreTechnology or IntegrationCzech brand partner for design urban furniture. Over 20 years of combining design and quality at the highest level. Products include benches, waste containers, planters, and street furniture for public spaces throughout Europe.
• FermobcoreTechnology or IntegrationFrench brand partner for colorful outdoor furniture. Transforms simple, banal spaces into urban, public outdoor areas. Known for French cultural design, lightness, joy of life, and sociability.
• Landscape FormscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorExclusive Swiss distributor for US-based landscape furniture provider. Leading American urban furniture brand. Expansion of Velopa City business unit focusing on public space furnishing (urban furniture).

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Falco: Dutch manufacturer of bicycle parking systems, bicycle shelters, and street furniture, serving municipalities and developers across Europe. Most directly comparable peer to Velopa's combined bike-parking + urban-furniture offering.
• PROCITY: French manufacturer of urban furniture and street equipment, including bollards, benches, and shelters. Comparable to Velopa's barrier/street-furniture portfolio with similar municipal customer base.
• Cyclehoop: UK-based provider of bicycle parking infrastructure, cycle hangars, and street-furniture solutions for municipalities, developers, and employers. Closely aligned with Velopa's situational bike-parking product line.
• Bike Dock Solutions: UK bicycle-parking specialist offering secure bike lockers, two-tier racks, and shelters to councils, universities, and developers. Direct competitor in the bicycle-parking-infrastructure niche.

Broad incumbents

• Broxap: Established UK street-furniture manufacturer with a broad catalogue of seating, shelters, bollards, and cycle parking. Competes with Velopa across multiple product lines, primarily in the UK but also exporting to Europe.
• Streetlife: Dutch designer and producer of sustainable street furniture for public spaces, including benches, tree products, and bicycle racks. Overlaps Velopa's urban-furniture and bike-parking offerings with a design-led positioning.
• Ziegler Metall: German manufacturer of street furniture, fencing, and bicycle infrastructure. Comparable product breadth to Velopa across urban furniture and bike-parking systems, with broader European coverage.

Others

• mmcité: Czech designer and producer of urban furniture (benches, planters, bike racks) that distributes in Switzerland via Velopa. Functions as both a partner-brand source for Velopa's catalogue and a market competitor on furniture specifications.

Regional players

• BURRI Public Elements: Swiss designer and manufacturer of street furniture, bollards, and public-space equipment. Same Swiss domestic market as Velopa, competing on benches, waste containers, and bollard ranges.

Emerging players

• Audes Group: Estonian manufacturer of bicycle parking systems and shelters. Comparable product line to Velopa's Veloparkiersysteme and Velounterstände, though with smaller geographic footprint and more limited furniture offering.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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