About Us

Transforming the Urban Parking Experience Since 2015

At Smart Parking Solutions, we're dedicated to making parking a seamless part of urban mobility. We believe that finding and paying for parking shouldn't be a stressful experience.

Smart Parking headquarters in Berlin

Our Story

Smart Parking Solutions was founded in 2015 by Marcus Weber and Elena Becker, two urban planning specialists who recognized the growing challenge of parking management in rapidly expanding cities. After experiencing the frustration of circling for parking in Berlin's busy streets, they envisioned a technology-driven solution that would revolutionize how urban parking spaces are utilized.

Starting with a single pilot project in a Berlin shopping center, our small team developed a basic sensor-based system that could identify vacant parking spaces and guide drivers to them via a simple mobile app. The results were immediate and impressive – average parking search times were reduced by 64%, and customer satisfaction scores for the shopping center increased dramatically.

By 2018, we had expanded to 15 locations across Berlin and Hamburg, refining our technology and adding new features like digital payment processing and reservation capabilities. Our breakthrough came in 2020 when we secured a major contract to manage parking for Berlin International Airport, proving that our solutions could scale to enterprise level.

Today, Smart Parking Solutions manages over 50,000 parking spaces across Europe, with integrated solutions that combine IoT sensors, AI-driven analytics, and seamless payment systems. We've grown from two visionary founders to a team of over 120 specialists, but our core mission remains unchanged – making parking simple, efficient, and stress-free for everyone.

2015

Company founded in Berlin

2017

First smart parking system deployed

2020

Berlin Airport partnership launched

2022

Expanded to 10 European cities

2025

Managing 50,000+ parking spaces

Our Mission & Values

Team planning session for parking innovations

Our Mission

To transform urban parking from a daily frustration into a seamless experience through innovative technology, while contributing to more efficient and sustainable cities.

Core Values

Innovation

We continuously seek new technologies and approaches to solve complex parking challenges, never settling for the status quo.

Sustainability

We're committed to reducing the environmental impact of parking through reduced congestion, optimized space utilization, and support for electric vehicles.

Accessibility

We believe convenient parking should be available to everyone, regardless of technical ability or special needs.

Integrity

We maintain the highest standards of data security, privacy, and transparent pricing in all our operations.

Leadership Team

The experts behind our innovative parking solutions

Marcus Weber - Co-Founder & CEO

Marcus Weber

Co-Founder & CEO

With a background in urban planning and computer science, Marcus brings visionary leadership to Smart Parking Solutions. His previous experience includes smart city initiatives at Siemens and a research position at TU Berlin focused on urban mobility patterns.

Elena Becker - Co-Founder & COO

Elena Becker

Co-Founder & COO

Elena oversees daily operations and strategic partnerships, ensuring seamless execution of our parking systems. Her expertise in logistics and operational efficiency comes from a decade managing transportation systems for the city of Hamburg.

Lukas Schmidt - CTO

Lukas Schmidt

Chief Technology Officer

Lukas leads our engineering team in developing cutting-edge parking technologies. Previously, he was the head of IoT development at Bosch and holds multiple patents in sensor technology and real-time data processing for urban applications.

Sophia Müller - Director of Sustainability

Sophia Müller

Director of Sustainability

Sophia ensures our parking solutions contribute to environmental sustainability and urban livability. With a background in environmental engineering and urban planning from ETH Zürich, she leads our initiatives in green infrastructure and EV integration.

Our Achievements

Key milestones that demonstrate our impact

Award ceremony for parking innovation

Industry Recognition

  • European Smart City Innovation Award (2024)
  • German Design Award for User Experience (2023)
  • Best IoT Implementation in Urban Infrastructure (2023)
  • European Customer Satisfaction Excellence (2022)
Data visualization of parking efficiency

Operational Impact

  • Reduced average parking search time by 71% across implementations
  • Saved an estimated 1.2 million liters of fuel annually through reduced circling
  • Processed over 15 million seamless parking transactions
  • Achieved 99.8% system uptime across all locations
Smart parking implementation map

Growth & Expansion

  • Expanded from 1 to 12 European countries
  • Grew from 2 founders to 120+ team members
  • Increased managed parking spaces from 200 to over 50,000
  • Established partnerships with 35+ municipalities and 80+ private enterprises
Sustainable parking facility

Sustainability Progress

  • Deployed 2,500+ EV charging points across parking facilities
  • Reduced CO2 emissions by an estimated 3,200 tons annually
  • Implemented solar power at 40% of managed parking locations
  • Converted 15 facilities to fully automated, paperless operations

What Our Clients Say

Feedback from those who've experienced our solutions

Thomas Hoffmann - City of Munich

"Smart Parking Solutions transformed our downtown parking chaos into a well-organized system. Citizens have repeatedly praised the ease of finding spaces and the transparent payment process. The data insights have also helped us make better urban planning decisions."

Thomas Hoffmann

Urban Mobility Director, City of Munich

Anna Bergmann - Westfield Shopping Centers

"Since implementing Smart Parking at our ten shopping centers, we've seen a 15% increase in visitor satisfaction scores. The ability to reserve spaces for premium customers has created a valuable loyalty incentive, and the real-time occupancy data helps our operations team immensely."

Anna Bergmann

Operations Director, Westfield Shopping Centers

Dr. Markus Schneider - Berlin Medical Center

"For our medical center, patient access is critical. Smart Parking's solution has dramatically reduced late arrivals due to parking issues. The special provisions for emergency vehicles and accessibility spaces work flawlessly, and the integration with our appointment system is brilliant."

Dr. Markus Schneider

Administrative Director, Berlin Medical Center

Ready to Transform Your Parking Experience?

Let's discuss how our smart parking solutions can benefit your facility or city.

Smart parking implementation planning session