A21 Holding

What A21 Holding does

A21 Holding S.r.l. is an Italian operational and investment holding company founded in 2021 by entrepreneurs with automotive and insurance sector experience. It consolidates fragmented national automotive aftermarket services under an integrated ecosystem model spanning body shop repair, glass replacement, vehicle rental, fleet management, and electric vehicle services. The group controls five operating brands: Carsafe (650+ affiliated body shops coordinated as a single interlocutor for insurance carriers and fleets), Autosicura (21+ owned multi-service body shops in Northern Italy), Rapidglass (~400-center glass repair network acquired 81% in July 2025), EVSAFE (80%-owned EV repair/training/e-commerce center of excellence launched October 2025), and Car Solution Rent (100%-owned vehicle rental, fully consolidated February 2026). Together these constitute over 1,000 affiliated and owned service centers across Italy.

Revenue is generated primarily through transaction-based body shop repair fees and administrative coordination across the affiliated network, complemented by glass repair fees (Rapidglass, €12.5M in 2024 targeting ~€25M by 2027), recurring rental fees (Car Solution Rent, €1.1M in 2025 targeting €5M by 2028), and professional services from EVSAFE. The go-to-market is sales-led enterprise B2B targeting insurance carriers (notably Vittoria Assicurazioni), rental fleets (MOVERS franchise network of 160+ branches), and car dealers (Autotorino, 70 branches), supplemented by territorial commercial consultants and participation in industry events such as Autopromotec and SNA/GA-GI insurance congresses. Pricing is quote-based and contract-negotiated with enterprise customers.

The group's underlying technology stack is built on Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central ERP (implemented January 2024 with Porini) and proprietary digital platforms: myCarsafe for cross-subsidiary workflow integration, GlassRadar for consumer glass repair quotations, and a Rapidglass proprietary portal for claims and parts logistics. The group reported consolidated revenue of €120M in FY2025 (+9% YoY from €110M), employs ~310 people across the group, and is led by Chairman Gian Luigi Lercari alongside Co-CEOs Matteo Massone and Simone Mucciante. It targets €200M revenue by 2028 through continued acquisitions, EV vertical expansion, and geographic extension beyond Northern Italy.

Name

A21 Holding

Legal name

A21 Holding S.r.l.

Website

https://a21holding.it

Company type

Private

Founded year

2021

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

A21 Holding is an Italian operational and investment holding company that operates an integrated ecosystem of automotive repair, glass, rental, and electric vehicle services through its Carsafe, Autosicura, Rapidglass, EVSAFE, and Car Solution Rent subsidiaries across Italy.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Lombardi

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Body Shop Repair Services (Owned and Affiliated Network): A21 Holding generates revenue primarily through its network of owned and affiliated body shops. Autosicura operates owned multi-service body shops (over 21 facilities) providing collision repair, glass replacement, and paint services to insurance companies and rental fleets. Carsafe coordinates a network of 650+ affiliated body shops, acting as a single administrative and commercial interlocutor for insurance companies and fleet operators. Revenue is generated through repair service fees, administrative coordination fees from the network, and parts sales.
2. Vehicle Rental Services (Car Solution Rent): Car Solution Rent provides short- and long-term vehicle rental for businesses, professionals, and individuals. The company generates rental fees (per-day/per-month rates) and fleet management fees. Revenue was approximately €1.1 million in 2025, with an industrial plan projecting growth to €5 million by 2028. Services include brokerage of long-term rental contracts with major players and direct short-term rental of replacement vehicles on the technical segment.
3. Glass Repair and Replacement (Rapidglass): Rapidglass operates a network of ~400 body shops specialized in auto glass repair and replacement for cars and commercial vehicles. Revenue from glass repair/replacement services billed to insurance companies, rental fleets, and private customers. The network generated €12.5 million in revenue in 2024 with an objective to double by 2027 following A21's 81% stake acquisition.
4. Electric Vehicle Services (EVSAFE): EVSAFE (80% acquired, formerly Privé Srl) provides specialized EV repair, engineering/consulting on HV systems, professional training for technicians and fleets, and a specialized e-commerce platform for EV components. Revenue streams include repair service fees, consulting project fees, training course fees, and e-commerce sales of new and certified used EV components.

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

A21 Holding is an Italian operational and investment holding company that manages an integrated automotive repair and mobility ecosystem through its subsidiaries: Carsafe (a network of 650+ affiliated body shops acting as a single administrative and commercial interlocutor for insurance companies and fleet operators), Autosicura (21+ owned multi-service body shops), Rapidglass (~400 centers specializing in auto glass repair and replacement), EVSAFE (electric vehicle repair, engineering, training, and e-commerce), and Car Solution Rent (short- and long-term vehicle rental). The group also operates proprietary digital platforms including myCarsafe (workflow integration), GlassRadar (glass repair quotation portal), and a Rapidglass claims-and-logistics portal, all unified on a Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central ERP.

Product overview

A21 Holding is an operational and investment holding company that manages a portfolio of automotive repair brands through an integrated platform model. The portfolio comprises six main offerings: Carsafe (affiliated body shop network), Autosicura (owned multiservice body shops), Rapidglass (auto glass repair/replacement network with Glassradar web quoting tool), EVSAFE (electric vehicle safety and maintenance excellence center), Car Solution Rent (vehicle rental services), and myCarsafe (proprietary digital platform for process integration and supply chain optimization). The ecosystem integrates repair, rental, fleet management, and electric vehicle services across Italy, with over 1,000 affiliated centers combined.

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Products and services

• Carsafe A network of over 650 affiliated body shops across Italy providing advanced auto repair management services to insurance companies and rental fleets. Coordinates body shops centrally with administrative consolidation, claims management, hail damage (PDR) coverage, spare parts sourcing through a network of 70+ parts suppliers, and glass policy management as add-on modules.
• Autosicura A network of 21+ owned multi-service body shops across Northern Italy (Milan, Novi Ligure, Genoa, Modena, etc.) offering integrated repair, glass, and paint services for insurance companies, rental fleets, and dealers. Plan to expand to 25 sites by 2026. Includes the first PaintGO robotic painting installation at the Milano Sud facility.
• Rapidglass A network of approximately 400 body shops specialized in auto glass repair and replacement for cars and commercial vehicles. Uses a proprietary digital portal to manage glass insurance claims, parts logistics, and delivery to affiliated body shops. Generated €12.5 million in revenue in 2024 with an objective to double revenue to ~€25 million by 2027.
• EVSAFE A center of excellence dedicated to electric vehicle safety and maintenance, integrating specialist EV repair, HV system engineering and consulting, professional training for technicians and fleets, and specialized e-commerce for new and certified used EV components. Operates a 1,600 sqm operational hub in Paderno Dugnano.
• Car Solution Rent Group company specializing in long-term and short-term vehicle rental services for businesses, self-employed professionals (partite IVA), and private individuals. Provides rental brokerage for long-term contracts with major players and direct short-term rental of replacement vehicles. Generated ~€1.1 million in revenue in 2025 with industrial plan targeting €5 million by 2028 via fleet expansion and ~10 regional hubs in Northern Italy.
• GlassRadar A web service of Rapidglass that allows motorists to quickly obtain a quote for auto glass repair or replacement, including roadside assistance scenarios. Users can identify the most suitable solution in case of breakage or damage in a few simple steps.
• RAPID TEAM A mobile service by Rapidglass with specialized technicians and equipped mobile units that intervene directly at affiliated centers in case of saturation or demand peaks (e.g., severe weather events), reducing wait times and improving volume management.
• myCarsafe Platform (incl. My Carsafe Dealer) A proprietary digital platform dedicated to integrating and optimizing operational, management, and commercial processes across the entire repair supply chain. Includes the My Carsafe Dealer portal for real-time work tracking, photographic documentation, immediate quotes, and centralized billing for dealer partners.

Quantifiable outcome

• Reduced vehicle downtime for fleet operators through integrated rental-repair value chain
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature5 records

Partnerships

16 partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• Car Solution Rent (100% acquisition)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 25 February 2026A21 Holding completed its acquisition of 100% of Car Solution Rent (previously 51% acquired in 2023, additional 49% acquired in early 2026). Car Solution Rent specializes in car rental for businesses and professionals with ~€1.1M revenue and a plan to reach €5M by 2028 through fleet expansion and development of ~10 regional hubs in Northern Italy.
• DatacolsupportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 6 February 2026Datacol, a leading group in technical automotive products commercialization, provides Carsafe's body shop network with prioritized access to an integrated system of professional auto repair solutions spanning specific spare parts for major car brands, plastics, and finishing equipment. The agreement supports technological efficiency and quality improvement for affiliated centers.
• N-Service (Nexus Automotive Italia)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 25 November 2025N-Service, born within the Nexus Automotive Italia ecosystem, provides Carsafe's body shop network with an efficient logistics and distribution system for materials and spare parts, improving repair quality, speed, and competitiveness for affiliated centers.
• Vittoria AssicurazionicoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 18 November 2025Partnership allowing Vittoria Assicurazioni clients to access Carsafe's network of 650+ affiliated body shops for efficient, rapid, and transparent vehicle repair services with real-time progress monitoring, priority treatment, dedicated company contact, and replacement vehicle provision.
• AutotorinocoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 22 October 2025Strategic agreement with Italy's leading car dealer (70 branches, 6 regions) covering two areas: (1) Carsafe body shops restore Autotorino's used vehicles using uniform quality standards, managed through the My Carsafe Dealer portal; (2) Autotorino's 60+ warehouses supply spare parts to Carsafe's 650+ body shops with rapid logistics and dedicated spare parts specialists.
• MOVERScoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 16 October 2025Partnership with Italy's largest car rental franchise network (160+ branches) to transform Carsafe affiliated body shops into integrated mobility hubs offering short-term rental and replacement vehicles. MOVERS provides its XMOVE 4.0 fleet management software and access to its insurance/assistance company conventions (Mapfre, Aci Global).
• EVSAFE (Privé Srl acquisition, 80%)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 29 September 2025A21 Holding acquired 80% of Privé Srl (renamed EVSAFE), a specialized EV engineering and consulting company. The acquisition diversifies A21 into EV repair, HV system engineering, technician training, and certified used EV component e-commerce. EVSAFE management (Walter Vinciotti as CTO, Francesco Mastrandrea as GM/CCO) remains in place.
• Car Color / PaintGOsupportingStrategic or Co-development Partner · 29 August 2025Partnership for distribution of PaintGO robotic painting technology across Carsafe's network. Car Color is the exclusive Italian distributor of PaintGO. Autosicura installed the first PaintGO robot at its Milano Sud facility. Agreement structured on exclusive basis for national network segment.
• Telos S.p.A.coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 24 July 2025Partnership with Telos (born 2025 from fusion of Telos Lombardia and Telos Gs; 45 branches, 500+ collaborators) for efficient spare parts and equipment supply to Carsafe's 650+ affiliated body shops. Telos Tech division (10 specialized technicians) provides post-sale technical assistance and training on equipment.
• Rapidglass (81% acquisition)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 16 July 2025A21 Holding acquired 81% of Rapidglass, a network of ~400 centers specialized in auto glass repair and replacement. Rapidglass brings €12.5M revenue (2024), a digital claims and logistics portal, and ~300M€ annual market opportunity in Italy. Objective to double revenue to ~€25M by 2027.
• GammaplastsupportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 13 June 2025Gammaplast (part of Holding Parts, founded 1982, based in Castagnole Lanze) supplies Carsafe's 650+ affiliated body shops with innovative and sustainable protective materials for vehicles during repair phases.
• DIPAsupportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 30 May 2025DIPA supplies Carsafe's body shop network with a catalog of electronic components for automotive aftermarket including engine ECUs, steering columns, electric pumps, AdBlue tanks, EGR valves, throttle bodies, and ABS systems, giving affiliated shops direct access to technologically advanced spare parts.
• MOVERS (Autopromotec announcement)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 22 May 2025At Autopromotec 2025, A21 Holding and Car Solution Rent announced a project enabling Carsafe affiliated body shops to become MOVERS mobility hubs offering short-term car rental to private and business customers, with integrated fleet management software and no significant capital investment required from affiliated shops.
• MatcavisupportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 24 April 2025Matcavi (based in Pompei) supplies Carsafe's affiliated network with made-in-Italy customizable EV charging cables, enabling body shops to expand their service offerings in the growing e-mobility segment.
• WashTecsupportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 21 February 2025WashTec (world-leading car wash solutions provider) gives Carsafe's 650+ affiliated body shops access to car wash equipment on favorable leasing terms, maintenance services, and the 'Peace of Mind' rental package. Enables body shops to offer car wash as an additional service.
• PrascosupportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 29 January 2025Prasco (European leader in aftermarket parts supply) gives Carsafe access to a catalog of 40,000+ aftermarket references covering all car brands and models. In turn, Prasco gains access to Carsafe's 650 body shop network for distribution of its products.

Scale indicators17 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Direct peers

• Norauto: Norauto operates one of Europe's largest multi-service auto center networks, combining repair, maintenance, and tire services with franchise/affiliated models — directly comparable to A21's Carsafe/Autosicura body shop network serving insurance carriers and fleet operators across multiple geographies.
• Carglass (Belron Group): Carglass, part of Belron, is the global leader in vehicle glass repair and replacement with an insurer-integrated network across Europe — directly comparable to A21's Rapidglass subsidiary (~400 glass centers, €12.5M revenue, target to double by 2027). Both monetize insurance referral volume at scale through standardized networks.
• Midas: Midas is a global franchise-based automotive repair and maintenance network (exhaust, brakes, tires, general service) with thousands of centers — directly comparable to A21's affiliated body shop model in providing standardized, insurer-aligned automotive services through a coordinated network.
• SIXT SE: SIXT is a major European car rental and leasing provider with strong positioning in corporate mobility and integrated insurance/fleet services — directly comparable to Car Solution Rent and to the rental-repair integration that A21 is building through its MOVERS partnership.
• Boyd Group Services: Boyd Group operates one of North America's largest collision repair networks with insurer direct-repair relationships — directly comparable to A21's Carsafe in building a national body shop platform with insurance carrier integration and standardized quality/process across owned and franchise centers.
• Fix Auto World: Fix Auto is a global franchise network of collision repair centers with insurer partnerships — directly comparable to A21's Carsafe in scaling body shop services via franchise affiliation, brand standards, and centralized insurance claims administration.
• Speedy (France) / Speedy (Spain): Speedy operates one of France's largest networks of multi-brand auto service and repair centers with franchise/affiliate models — directly comparable to A21's combined Carsafe/Autosicura model in delivering standardized repair services through coordinated national networks tied to insurance and fleet demand.

Broad incumbents

• Arval: Arval (BNP Paribas) is a leading European corporate fleet leasing and mobility services provider — a broader incumbent that competes with Car Solution Rent for Italian corporate and SMB fleet rental contracts and represents the scale benchmark A21 is targeting with its €5M-by-2028 plan.
• ALD Automotive: ALD Automotive (Société Générale) is one of Europe's largest full-service vehicle leasing and fleet management providers — a broader incumbent comparable to A21's Car Solution Rent rental subsidiary and the integrated mobility/insurance value proposition A21 sells to fleet customers.
• Euromaster (Michelin): Euromaster, owned by Michelin, is a leading European tire and vehicle maintenance service network across multiple countries — a broader incumbent with overlapping network-based automotive service delivery, but more focused on tires/maintenance than collision repair where A21 specializes.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Subsidiaries5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A1 record

Investments

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