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EV Connect, Flash and Qmerit Partner to Set New Standard for Reservable Parking, Charging Experience

April 16, 2024

EV Connect, Flash and Qmerit Partner to Set New Standard for Reservable Parking, Charging Experience

EV Connect, Flash, and Qmerit’s alliance will help bridge gap in charging infrastructure with a seamless, reliable and predictable driver experience

AUSTIN, TX & EL SEGUNDO, CA, April 16, 2024 – EV Connect, Flash, and Qmerit—pioneers in the electric vehicle (EV) charging, parking technology, and EV implementation and maintenance fields, respectively—today announced a partnership that will accelerate the expansion of EV charging solutions by uniting an integrated charging management platform by EV Connect, the scale of Flash’s North American digital infrastructure, and the installation, integration, and maintenance services offered by Qmerit. The companies are combining these services to provide a seamless, reservable parking and charging experience for drivers while simplifying management for asset owners and operators. In doing so, the partners address the issues of management, reliability, discoverability, and usability that have slowed the nation’s transition to EVs.

Each partner will contribute their specialized technology and services: Flash’s innovative cloud-based parking technology ecosystem with over 10,000 parking assets and digital demand network exceeding 100 million drivers via native partner integrations; EV Connect’s leading software platform and services for electric vehicle charging networks; and Qmerit’s leading expertise in electrification infrastructure, installation and maintenance services.

EV drivers using Flash’s network through one of its many native integrations will now be able to access chargers on the EV Connect network and vice versa. This allows users to predictably and reliably find, reserve, access, and pay for charging when they park, all via a single platform and a single payment. The integration will likewise tie together the various aspects of parking- and charging management by giving asset owners and operators one hassle-free platform supported by Qmerit’s installation and service options.

The Problem: a Charging Crisis

The rapid and accelerating adoption of EVs in the United States—EV sales in 2023 were up more than 50% from the previous year—presents a significant problem: the expansion of the nationwide EV charging network must outpace demand or become a limiting factor for electrification as a whole. Much of the focus on closing this gap is concerned with public, government-funded charging infrastructure, which must exceed a forecasted 1.2 million chargers by 2030 in order to support demand, per the National Renewable Energy Laboratory. The same report calls for 28 million private chargers, including the commercial sector, which must evidently bear the vast majority of the EV charging burden. To reach those goals, the existing charger network will have to increase twenty-fold.

“The transition to EV in this decade requires all-hands-on-deck, especially as the next generation of EV adopters make the switch, and we can’t rely on public charging infrastructure alone,” said Dan Sharplin, CEO at Flash. “Facilities with private parking, from retail and hospitality to events and community venues, are a key part of the solution, and must be prepared to meet EV driver expectations.”

The EV charging crisis can be attributed to a wide range of causes, not the least of which are a lack in quality and ease-of-use. The inconvenience of finding an accessible parking spot with a well-functioning charger deters consumers, making them less likely to value or use the installed base of private-sector chargers. This, in turn, has discouraged investment by commercial operators who may be reluctant to take on the management and maintenance of a charging system.

The Solution: Streamlined Parking, Charging, and Maintenance Experience

Making the EV experience more convenient, accessible, predictable, and reliable will minimize the friction experienced by drivers and encourage the adoption of EV charging systems on commercial properties—a clear necessity for overcoming the charging crisis at large. The partnership between EV Connect, Flash, and Qmerit is designed to serve as an important part of that solution, while enhancing the return on investment for the commercial sector.

“Our state-of-the-art EV charging technology is a key component to driving this partnership forward, representing a significant leap with unmatched reliability, performance and uptime through our Network Operations Center and round-the-clock customer support,” said Daniel Bryant, VP of Customer Operations for EV Connect.

Beyond the task of connecting the driver with accessible parking-and-charging stations, fulfilled by Flash, high-quality, well-managed, and thoroughly-maintained equipment is essential for growing the charging network. EV Connect will help ensure station reliability and access with comprehensive management and customer service, while Qmerit will provide private operators with the installation and maintenance support they need.

“We’re excited to bring our top-tier implementation and maintenance services to this partnership, laying the foundation for a robust and efficient charging network. With a 26% increase in publicly available EV chargers and a 59% surge in EV sales in the first three quarters of 2023, as reported by J.D. Power, our partnership aims to expand reservable infrastructure, catering to the rising demand for combined parking and charging solutions,” said Tracy Price, founder and CEO of Qmerit.

What Comes Next?

Over the next 12 months, a series of new agreements with major operators in the hospitality, events, and mixed-use sectors will be announced, together with details about where and when the unified system of parking and charging will be made available to the public. As a result, it is expected that thousands of new ports will be installed this year.

About EV Connect:

EV Connect is on a mission to build a better planet by enabling electricity as a transportation fuel. Through its innovative and open charging platform, EV Connect simplifies the set-up, management, and optimization of charging stations with premium customer service, from installation to driver support. EV Connect guides companies of all sizes in managing charger networks and delivers a seamless EV charging experience that empowers drivers. Established in 2010, EV Connect is a subsidiary of Schneider Electric that serves customers across North America, Europe, and Australia including GM, Avista Utilities, Marriott, Hilton, New York Power Authority, Dominos, Skycharger, and Evie Networks. For more information, please visit www.evconnect.com and follow us on Twitter and LinkedIn.

About Flash:

Flash is a pioneering technology company bringing seamless parking and EV charging experiences to drivers through a first-of-its-kind digital ecosystem. Flash’s platform connects reservable parking and charging in the apps drivers use every day with garage, surface lot, event, and valet parking locations — connected and controlled via a cloud-based operating system with unrivaled intelligence. Customer-obsessed brands partner with Flash to deliver digital, easy-to-use, reliable, and increasingly frictionless experiences to drivers eager to pay for a solution that eliminates wasted time, excess emissions, and stress. The solution has arrived. Visit www.flashparking.com to learn more.

About Qmerit:

Qmerit is North America’s leading provider of implementation solutions for EV charging and other energy transition technologies, simplifying electrification adoption for residential and business markets. Qmerit’s value-driven services are delivered through a network of company-owned contractors, independent Certified Solutions Partners, and Certified Installers skilled in system implementation and integration. Qmerit partners with top automakers from the U.S., Europe and Asia. It boasts high customer experience (NPS) scores well above the industry average. Qmerit has just issued a white paper, Electrification2030, that examines issues pivotal to broad EV adoption and greater home and building electrification by 2030. For more information, visit https://qmerit.com/, and connect on Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram.

Annette Clayton Joins Flash Board of Directors

April 05, 2024

Annette Clayton Joins Flash Board of Directors

Austin, Texas, April 4, 2024 – Flash, the leading digital ecosystem provider connecting drivers to parking and EV charging experiences, today announced Annette Clayton, chairwoman and former CEO of Schneider Electric, has joined the company’s board of directors. Ms. Clayton has decades of automotive, technology, and energy industry experience and brings an extensive track record guiding corporate strategy and operations for growth companies and pioneering startups.

“We are incredibly fortunate to welcome Annette to our board of directors,” said Dan Sharplin, Flash’s CEO and Chairman. “She is an accomplished leader who has dedicated her career to companies that are transforming their respective industries, and her talents and expertise will be invaluable to our next chapter of growth, particularly when it comes to meeting the needs of modern drivers through the next wave of EV adoption.”

Ms. Clayton joins Flash’s board of directors after recently concluding her tenure as CEO of Schneider Electric North America. During that time, Ms. Clayton led business strategy for the region, representing 30,000 employees and sales of more than $11 billion in fiscal year 2022.

“Working with innovators like Flash that reimagine an industry is the work I love,” said Ms. Clayton regarding her appointment. “I have followed Flash’s evolution from its startup days and think the current moment is among its most exciting – Flash has done the heavy lifting and is poised to bring all the players together to set the new standard for a first-of-its-kind digital ecosystem.”

Ms. Clayton currently serves on the public boards of Duke Energy, NXP Semiconductors, Oshkosh Corporation, and Nordson Corporation. Ms. Clayton’s prior board service includes National Electrical Manufacturers Association, National Association of Manufacturers, and many of Schneider Electric’s Energy-as-a-Service joint ventures. She was also a member of Rewiring America’s CEO’s for Electrification coalition for business leaders.

Prior to Schneider Electric, she served in senior management roles for Dell, where she led the transformation of its global supply chain and fulfillment model, and General Motors Corporation, including president of Saturn Corporation, where she oversaw strategic direction, financial accountability, and profitability. Ms. Clayton holds a bachelor’s degree in general engineering from Wright State University, a master’s degree in engineering management from the University of Dayton, and has completed the London Business School executive development program.

About Flash:

Flash is a pioneering technology company bringing seamless parking and EV charging experiences to drivers through a first-of-its-kind digital ecosystem. Flash’s platform connects reservable parking and charging in the apps drivers use every day with garage, surface lot, event, and valet parking locations — connected and controlled via a cloud-based operating system with unrivaled intelligence. Customer-obsessed brands partner with Flash to deliver digital, easy-to-use, reliable, and increasingly frictionless experiences to drivers eager to pay for a solution that eliminates wasted time, excess emissions, and stress from driving. The solution has arrived. Visit www.flashparking.com to learn more.

Flash and Mavi.io Bring Intuitive In-Dashboard Parking Payments to Detroit Auto Show 2023

September 07, 2023

Flash and Mavi.io Bring Intuitive In-Dashboard Parking Payments to Detroit Auto Show 2023

With two simple taps, users can pay for parking from the dashboard of a connected vehicle.

DETROIT, Sept. 7, 2023 / — Flash, providing the world’s first end-to-end cloud-based parking, reservations, and EV Charging platform, today announced a partnership with Mavi.io to bring parking payment capabilities to the dashboards of connected vehicles. The new connected car solution, which was jointly developed to simplify parking transactions, will be available via Mavi’s OnMyWay™ Commerce platform.

Flash and Mavi.io will showcase the experience during the Detroit Auto Show Industry Technology Days on September 13th and 14th, in the Plug and Play demo area (spaces 126-134) in Hall D. Demos will also be available by appointment at 686 Brush Street, an outdoor Flash lot nearby the Detroit Auto Show.

“While connected car dashboards have long enabled hands-free messaging or navigation assistance, drivers are still left fumbling for their phones and credit cards when they need to purchase everything from lunch to parking,” said Mavi.io CEO & Founder Cynthia Hollen. “Our partnership with Flash adds another great frictionless transaction to the connected car experience.”

With this feature, drivers who enter a Flash parking garage will be automatically presented with parking payment options within their vehicle dashboard. Additionally, connected car drivers can find Flash parking through the in-dash OnMyWay™ Commerce platform and review parking costs based on their estimated parking duration. When a driver is ready to park, they simply tap their screen to confirm the purchase. Flash and Mavi.io will showcase the feature in a 2024 Jeep Grand Wagoneer during the Detroit Auto Show, but the integration can be adapted for any make or model of connected vehicle.

“Flash technology is installed at 16,000+ parking locations across all major North American cities, laying the groundwork to create the cleanest, fastest, commerce experience delivered within a connected vehicle,” said Dan Roarty, Chief Digital Officer at Flash. “With Mavi.io as our partner, our goal is to develop an intuitive, two-tap solution that streamlines how information is presented and transactions are confirmed.”

Photos and a video showcasing the tool can be viewed here. To schedule a demo at the Detroit Auto Show or to request more information, please contact chris.phenner@flashparking.com.

About Flash
Flash is leading the transformation and electrification of the mobility ecosystem by working with industry partners to develop the world’s first end-to-end, cloud-based digital parking, reservations and EV Charging platform; delivering intuitive, seamless experiences for drivers, operating partners, auto-manufacturers, and real estate owners. Flash’s fully-integrated platform seamlessly connects electrical vehicle charging, parking management, digital payments, reservations, and revenue optimization; providing a holistic solution for urban mobility. Growing alongside its partners as business or consumer demands evolve, FLASH is driving urban mobility to a frictionless, cleaner, electrified future. Visit www.FlashOS.com to learn more.

About Mavi.io
Founded in 2021, Mavi.io is the maker of OnMyWay™ Commerce, the in-car retail marketplace powering e-commerce in consumers’ favorite connected cars. OnMyWay™ ensures that in-car shopping is efficient, fast and reliable by orchestrating recommendations, ordering, payment, confirmation and timely curbside pickup for on-the-go consumers. The platform connects drivers with a curated selection of retailers, eateries, CPG companies, service providers and others, safely bringing the point of sale to the dashboard of vehicles in order to support conversion, convenience, new customer acquisition and loyalty for companies through a single integration.

Flash Announces Sales Partnership with Get My Parking to Accelerate Parking Asset Digitalization

March 30, 2023

Flash Announces Sales Partnership
with Get My Parking to

Accelerate Parking Asset Digitalization

Re-selling partnership offers operators a reliable and cost-effective way to access digital white-label parking solutions

March 28, 2023 (Austin, TX) – Flash, the only global platform connecting cloud parking software to electric vehicle charging for a transformed mobility experience, has announced a re-selling partnership with Get My Parking (GMP), a global smart parking startup that offers white-labeled parking solutions capable of digitizing any parking lot. The sales partnership will open up opportunities for operators across North America looking to upgrade their parking locations’ technology efficiently and cost-effectively by leveraging Flash and GMP’s expertise to deliver comprehensive, innovative, and complementary parking solutions.

The modern parker demands a seamless digital experience in today’s mobility landscape. Always raising the standard for innovative ways to help customers anticipate mobility trends that shape their business, Flash set out to partner with GMP, already notable with cutting-edge Monthly Permit and Accounts Receivable products, fully white-labeled App, and plug-and-play Gate-kits.

With the re-selling agreement, Flash can sell a wide range of GMP custom-branded parking management solutions fully integrated with Flash hardware and platform, including payment processing, access control, permit management, accounts receivables, and more in the North American market. They can be purchased as a stand-alone or bundled package. GMP will also leverage Flash’s deep industry relationships and high-caliber installation and Support teams to accelerate and ensure seamless deployments.

“In today’s dynamic marketplace, we strive to deliver opportunities that help our customers stay operationally competitive and transform to meet consumer expectations of fully digital experiences,” said Dan Sharplin, CEO and Executive Chairman at Flash. “A partnership with GMP was the fastest way to offer our customers a further enhanced platform with additional white-label parking solutions.”

“Get My Parking is thrilled to partner with Flash to deliver comprehensive parking solutions that meet the evolving needs of the parking industry,” said Chirag Jain, CEO of Get My Parking. “With this partnership, GMP’s customers will now have the option to leverage Flash’s widespread installation and support team to deploy the GMP platform rapidly.”

GMP’s smart parking solutions are currently deployed in over 3,500 locations across five continents and have processed more than 100 million transactions. Flash has over 16,000 locations in the U.S. and Canada running parking and mobility solutions on the Flash platform, FlashOS.com. This partnership will enable faster and smarter parking transformation for parking operators and cities in America.

About Flash

Flash is the only global platform connecting cloud parking software to electric vehicle charging and mobility transformation. Our award-winning cloud-born platform is custom configurable, secure, reliable, and grows alongside you as business or consumer demands evolve. Visit www.FlashOS.com to learn more.

About Get My Parking (GMP)

Founded in 2015, GMP is an award-winning startup that has grown to a team of 150+ members across five continents. It provides essential technology to parking operators – white-label parking apps, an IoT gate kit to retrofit old parking gates for modern capabilities, and an interoperable cloud platform that enables centralized and digital operations across a network of parking lots. The startup is spearheading new trends like EV charging, connected cars, and shared mobility hubs on the parking real estate with Plug-N-Play API integrations. The GMP platform has been deployed across 3500 parking lots across the world and is scaling rapidly.

Media Contacts:
Rob Duda
Peppercomm for FLASH
Senior Vice President, Automotive & Transportation Strategist
Mobile: 908-347-1243
rduda@peppercomm.com

Karin Maake, Flash

Senior Director of Corporate Communications

Mobile: 512-750-0123

karin.maake@flashparking.com

FLASH Announces Strategic Partnership with Brookfield to Shape Smart Cities and the Future of Global Mobility

July 25, 2022

FLASH Announces Strategic Partnership with Brookfield to

Shape Smart Cities and the Future of Global Mobility

Partnership expands FLASH’s global footprint, fully integrating the connected mobility journey, and accelerating workplace and multi-family EV charging

July 25, 2022 (Austin, TX and Chicago, IL) – FLASH, the global leader in cloud parking software and mobility transformation, has announced its expanded strategic partnership with Brookfiel d, one of the world’s largest investment management companies focused in real estate, renewable power, infrastructure, and private equity. The partnership, which includes a $40M strategic investment from Brookfield’s technology growth investment arm, will evolve the tenant experience to fully leverage the connected mobility and vehicle electrification solutions from FLASH across Brookfield’s diverse global real estate holdings located in Smart Cities around the world.

“FLASH’s best-in-class mobility hub operating system will allow Brookfield to integrate our investments in real estate, construction, infrastructure, and climate technology that are leading the transformation toward smarter, connected cities,” said Josh Raffaelli, Managing Partner at Brookfield. “Consumers and tenants are seeking a seamless and personalized experience. Our partnership will drive the transformation of urban mobility and the real estate landscape – setting the new standard for a more efficient, cleaner, and cost-effective ecosystem.”

Today, FLASH’s solutions are used at over 15,000 customer locations across all major U.S. cities and Canada. This strategic partnership will enhance Brookfield’s portfolio of office, residential, retail, and hospitality assets with integrated, digital solutions for seamless access through machine-vision, real-time parking and EV charging reservations, convenient mobile payments, and a suite of digital management and intelligence tools. FLASH’s integrations with major automakers, entertainment and hospitality leaders, and global mapping, navigation, and payment platforms to seamlessly connect urban real estate with hundreds of millions of potential customers.

“The impact of this expanded partnership goes far beyond FLASH and Brookfield. This is a major industry step towards the transformation of global real estate assets into a dynamic network of connected mobility hubs, bringing us all closer to achieving our goals for an integrated smart city ecosystem,” said Dan Sharplin, Executive Chairman and CEO of FLASH. “FLASH and Brookfield are 100% aligned in this transformative vision and committed to working together to fully connect the driver experience and modernize our cities.”

“The dynamic nature of the communities that we build, own and invest in, like in downtown Nashville or D.C., require a flexible technology platform to maximize the value of multi-use real estate,” continued Raffaelli. “It needs to seamlessly deliver and integrate a variety of journeys, and provide the support to tenants and customers who drive utilization of these constantly evolving hubs. Investing in FLASH’s future-ready technology today will allow us to deliver an electrified, autonomous tomorrow.”

About Flash
FLASH is an innovator in the urban mobility space, helping businesses rethink one of their most valuable assets: the parking garage. Our award-winning cloud-born platform is custom configurable, secure, reliable, and grows alongside you as business or consumer demands evolve. Visit www.FlashOS .com to learn more.

Media Contacts:
Rob Duda
Peppercomm for FLASH
Senior Vice President, Automotive & Transportation Strategist
Mobile: 908-347-1243
rduda@peppercomm.com

Karin Maake
FLASH
Senior Director of Brand & Communications
Mobile: 512-750-0123
karin.maake@flashparking.com

FLASH Acquires Ballparc Event Parking Management and Enforcement Solutions Provider

June 22, 2022

FLASH Acquires Ballparc Event Parking Management and Enforcement Solutions Provider

Acquisition integrates Ballparc’s parking products and platform with the market’s most dynamic end- to-end mobility hub operation system

Austin, Texas – June 22, 2022 – FLASH, the global leader in cloud parking software and mobility transformation, announced the acquisition of Ballparc, a leading developer of event parking revenue control and enforcement systems. The acquisition reinforces FLASH’s commitment to bringing parking asset owners and operators the tools to transform isolated parking assets into connected mobility hubs and participate in the emerging mobility marketplace.

Since the start of the pandemic, sports and entertainment venues have sought out an integrated and flexible solution to manage event parking inventory, including presales, season tickets, and drive-ups. The Ballparc acquisition expands FLASH’s position as the cloud-based solution provider for event venues of all sizes, looking for a cost-effective way to digitalize their operation. The acquisition also expands FLASH’s product portfolio for sports and entertainment assets alongside FLASH’s gated and ungated solutions, prior acquisition of ZipPark, and rapidly expanding partner network, including Ticketmaster, AXS, and Major League Baseball.

“Bringing the Ballparc team and their event and enforcement partners on board is another key step to expanding our parking and demand management platform for all types of assets,” stated Dan Sharplin, CEO and Executive Chairman of FLASH. “We admire the approach that Ballparc has taken with their customers over the last ten years and are committed to continued delivery of seamless experiences that grow and diversify their revenue.”

Ballparc launched its Ballparc Event product in 2012 and has remained a leader in providing a cost-effective, flexible system to manage event parking for local and community parking lot operators. Ballparc Event allows these operators to accept a variety of payment methods and make operational decisions based on real-time data to boost revenue and streamline operations. Two years later, the company launched Ballparc Enforcement to help operators upgrade legacy enforcement systems to a modern end-to-end violation management platform.

“A customer-innovation mindset, ability to quickly deploy customizable solutions, and providing a seamless experience are all areas where Ballparc and FLASH are 100 percent aligned,” said Taylor Chapman, CEO of Ballparc. “We are excited to join the FLASH family and look forward to continuing to provide our customers and more operators like them with the most innovative and productive parking management and enforcement technology platform in the industry.”

Today, FLASH powers over 10,000 customer locations across all major U.S. cities and Canada, processing over 15 million parkers per month and $1.5+ billion in annual transactions. Parking leaders trust Ballparc in 38 states and two Canadian provinces, including the KFC Yum! Center in Louisville, KY, and Highmark Stadium in Buffalo, NY.

For more information about FLASH and the robust lineup of career opportunities available, visit www.flashparking.com.

About FLASH
FLASH is an innovator in the urban mobility space, helping businesses rethink one of their most valuable assets: the parking garage. Our award-winning cloud-born platform is custom configurable, secure, reliable, and grows alongside you as business or consumer demands evolve. Visit www.flashparking.com to learn more.

About Ballparc
Ballparc helps parking operations of all shapes and sizes run streamlined operations using cloud-based software and mobile apps. Headquartered in Nashville, Tenn., Ballparc’s solutions are trusted by private operators, municipalities, and universities in over 38 states and two Canadian provinces to power their operations. To learn more about Ballparc or request a demo, visit ballparc.com.

Media Contacts:
Rob Duda
Peppercomm for FLASH
Senior Vice President, Automotive & Transportation Strategist
Mobile: 908-347-1243
rduda@peppercomm.com

Karin Maake
FLASH
Senior Director of Brand & Communications
Cell: 512-750-0123
karin.maake@flashparking.com

FLASH Acquires NYC parking tech leader Ticketech

April 27, 2022

FLASH Acquires NYC parking tech leader Ticketech

Acquisition accelerates future-ready technology for Ticketech customers and integrates the end-to-end journey for drivers in the most dynamic mobility market on earth

NEW YORK, New York – April 27, 2022 – FLASH, the global leader in cloud parking software and mobility transformation, today announced the acquisition of Ticketech, the parking technology leader in New York City. The acquisition expands the network of customers running FLASH’s Mobility Hub Operating System and connects New York City’s $22 billion dollar parking market to the emerging mobility marketplace.

Ticketech has powered New York City’s attended valet operations since revolutionizing parking revenue control in the 1970s. Ticketech enables over 700 parking locations and processes over 20 million transactions per year for local parking operators, regional and national enterprise operators, and real estate owners. Their digital platform and automated vehicle recognition system allow for a seamless, mobile-first parking experience. They also maintain key integrations and partnerships with accounting systems, payment providers, demand aggregators, and other key stakeholders.

Launched in 2011, FLASH is the leading provider of cloud-born parking technology for managing parking, enabling digital driver engagement, and introducing new mobility services. FLASH gives asset owners and operators the tools to transform isolated parking assets into connected mobility hubs that connect to the emerging marketplace for digital mobility. FLASH’s adaptable software and future-ready hardware create seamless driver experiences to grow and diversify revenue with the lowest total cost of ownership in the industry. Real estate owners, parking operators, and cities leveraging FLASH’s platform are equipped to optimize supply and demand for urban mobility, eliminate the fragmented customer journey, and tackle the most pressing societal issues like congestion and pollution.

New York City is the most dense and mode-diverse mobility ecosystem in the world. With myriad ways of getting around comes complex challenges and potential solutions, ranging from congestion pricing, demand for reservable EV charging, and the inevitable expansion of personal mobility vehicles. The NY parking market is a juggernaut with a direct economic output of $22 billion annually, dwarfing Los Angeles and Chicago by two-fold, and accounting for 17.5% of the US parking industry’s annual revenue. Ticketech’s NY-specific solution combined with FLASH’s mobility hub operating system is the necessary integration layer to create a seamless ecosystem for every smart city stakeholder.

“When we founded FLASH, the parking industry was poised for transformation, and digital mobility platforms were nascent. Today we are rapidly future-proofing urban mobility infrastructure by providing an agile, cloud-based, mobile-first platform for the opportunities facing drivers, utilities, asset owners, and parking operators,” stated Dan Sharplin, CEO, and Chairman of FLASH. “New York is the most dynamic global mobility market and we see massive opportunity in modernizing the New York parking and mobility industry. Ticketech shares our vision and is the perfect partner to tackle this unique, sizable opportunity.”

“Ticketech’s mission is to empower parking providers and we are excited to continue this mission. From that perspective it’s business as usual – we put our customers and partners first. From digital payments and camera-based machine vision to the proliferation of connected and electric vehicles, we see this investment as an opportunity to strategically position our operator partners to capitalize on these technologies- delighting their parkers, while lowering overhead costs and increasing revenue. We’re looking to do more, better, and faster,” shared Diego Cuenca, CEO of Ticketech.

FLASH will accelerate Ticketech’s technology innovations and operations, in addition to investing and expanding the NY-based team to help Ticketech’s customers tackle New York’s unique mobility challenges. As the Ticketech platform evolves, customers can offer a complete end-to-end digital journey leveraging FLASH’s demand partnerships, integrations including Auto OEMs, and layering established mobility extensions for personal and fleet EV charging, private scooter fleets, rideshare staging/charging, and more.

“With FLASH we will accelerate a rapid and necessary evolution across New York’s mobility landscape, enabling the transformation and growth of Ticketech’s operator partners with a fully-digitalized, seamless experience for New York parkers, while also elevating job opportunities within the industry,” Cuenca continued.

Today, FLASH powers over 10,000 customer locations across all major U.S. cities and Canada, processing over 11 million parkers per month and over $1 billion in annual transactions. The terms of the deal were not disclosed.

About Ticketech
Founded in 1972, Ticketech’s integrated parking management and revenue control technology powers over 700 valet/attended parking facilities in the New York Metropolitan area, and serves real estate owners and parking operators throughout the Northeast. We empower our partners and their valets to provide the best possible parking experience. We are growing our team, enhancing our product, and would love for you to take a look at what we are doing at www.ticketech.com

Media Contacts:
Rob Duda
Peppercomm for FLASH
Senior Vice President, Automotive & Transportation Strategist
Mobile: 908-347-1243
rduda@peppercomm.com

Karin Maake
FLASH
Senior Director of Brand & Communications
Cell: 512-750-0123
karin.maake@flashparking.com

FLASH Secures Over $250 Million in Round Led by Vista Equity Partners to Advance Connected Mobility Ecosystem

March 16, 2022

FLASH Secures Over $250 Million in Round Led by Vista Equity Partners to Advance Connected Mobility Ecosystem

$1B+ valuation further solidifies FLASH’s leadership position among mobility innovators and accelerates growth

AUSTIN, Texas — FLASH (or “the Company”), the leader in cloud parking software and mobility transformation, today announced a $250+ million strategic investment led by Vista Equity Partners (“Vista”), a leading global investment firm focused exclusively on enterprise software, data, and technology-enabled businesses. Vista is joined by existing lead investor L Catterton, other prior investors, and management. The minority investment will be used to expand FLASH’s mobility operating system and payments platform, extend digital services, and invest substantially in talent to support FLASH’s exceptional growth.

Launched in 2011, FLASH is the largest cloud-native parking technology platform and provides industry-leading digital and physical infrastructure. This platform creates seamless customer experiences and increases ROI while also connecting thousands of operators and asset owners with a real-time marketplace for digital mobility. FLASH’s operating system is the connective layer that transforms parking assets into multi-purpose mobility hubs where parking, charging, transportation, and logistics intersect with a smart city ecosystem. FLASH enables real estate owners, parking operators, and cities to tackle complex mobility issues such as congestion, lack of visibility into parking supply and demand, and fragmented consumer experiences.

Through integrations with most major automakers, entertainment and hospitality leaders, and every global mapping, navigation, and payment platform, FLASH connects its clients seamlessly with hundreds of millions of potential customers. As it continues its growth, FLASH will continue to help customers become leaders in the evolving future of mobility with solutions including electric vehicle charging stations, autonomous vehicle staging, and mobility-as-a-service.

“When FLASH was founded, the parking industry was poised for transformation and digital mobility platforms were nascent,” said Dan Sharplin, Chairman and CEO of FLASH. “We are rapidly future-proofing urban mobility infrastructure by providing an agile, cloud-based, mobile-first platform for the myriad opportunities facing cities, citizens, asset owners, utilities, and parking operators. We are thrilled to welcome Vista as an investor and partner whose expertise and experience will ensure we continue innovating to advance the connected mobility experience.”

Today, FLASH solutions are used at over 10,000 customer locations across all major U.S. cities and Canada, processing more than 11 million parkers per month and over $1 billion in annual transactions. The investment from Vista and L Catterton will accelerate its already significant growth by providing FLASH with the capital necessary to expand core and complementary product areas, provide world-class service to customers and partners, and build its best-in-class team with the expected hiring of over 200 employees in 2022 alone.

“FLASH has an incredible opportunity to continue its disruption of a massive industry,” said Marc Teillon, Co-Head of Vista’s Foundation Fund and Senior Managing Director. “We are excited to partner with Dan and the entire FLASH team as they innovate to advance the connected mobility experience.”

“FLASH’s visionary team is bringing best in class software and services to the parking ecosystem,” said Aaron Gupta, Senior Vice President at Vista. “We see massive growth opportunities for FLASH based on market dynamics such as accelerating digitization and the proliferation of connected and electric vehicles, and we believe they are strongly positioned to capitalize on the shift towards a more efficient and sustainable future for mobility.”

“L Catterton is honored to have been a part of FLASH’s remarkable growth over the past few years, and we are excited to welcome Marc, Aaron, and the rest of Vista’s exceptional team and capabilities into the Company,” said Matt Nugent, a Partner at L Catterton. “FLASH is uniquely positioned to facilitate a rapid and necessary evolution across the mobility landscape, to enable the growth of its many customers, and to provide a compelling, fully-digitized, seamless experience to millions of consumers. We look forward to partnering with Vista and the Company to help FLASH recognize its ambitious vision.”

On March 30th, FLASH will host its annual virtual customer conference, FLASHFuture’22, where company and industry leaders will preview technology trends and share winning strategies and consumer insights driving the parking and mobility ecosystem. Registration is open to all at flashparking.com.

Evercore acted as financial advisor to FLASH.

About FLASH
FLASH is the leader in urban mobility, helping businesses and cities rethink one of their most valuable assets: the parking space. Our award-winning cloud-born platform is configurable, secure, reliable, and grows alongside our customers’ business requirements as consumer expectations evolve. Founded in 2011 to perfect the parking experience, FLASH has grown to serve over 10,000 parking locations in every major US city, enabling traditional parking assets to transform into next-generation mobility hubs with future-ready hardware and software solutions, a powerful business intelligence engine, and a robust partner ecosystem.

Visit us at www.flashparking.com to learn more.

About Vista Equity Partners
Vista is a leading global investment firm with more than $86 billion in assets under management as of September 30, 2021. The firm exclusively invests in enterprise software, data and technology-enabled organizations across private equity, permanent capital, credit, and public equity strategies, bringing an approach that prioritizes creating enduring market value for the benefit of its global ecosystem of investors, companies, customers and employees. Vista’s investments are anchored by a sizable long-term capital base, experience in structuring technology-oriented transactions and proven, flexible management techniques that drive sustainable growth. Vista believes the transformative power of technology is the key to an even better future – a healthier planet, a smarter economy, a diverse and inclusive community and a broader path to prosperity. Further information is available at vistaequitypartners.com. Follow Vista on LinkedIn, @Vista Equity Partners, and on Twitter, @Vista_Equity.

About L Catterton
With more than $30 billion of equity capital across its fund strategies and 17 offices around the world, L Catterton is the largest global consumer-focused private equity firm. Leveraging deep category insight, operational excellence, and a broad strategic network of relationships, L Catterton’s team of nearly 200 investment and operating professionals support management teams around the world in building strong, category-leading brands. Since 1989, the firm has made approximately 250 investments in consumer businesses. For more information about L Catterton, please visit lcatterton.com.

Contacts

Media Contacts:
Rob Duda
Peppercomm for FLASH
Senior Vice President, Automotive & Transportation Strategist
Mobile: 908-347-1243
rduda@peppercomm.com

Karin Maake
FLASH
Senior Director of Brand & Communications
Cell: 512-750-0123
karin.maake@flashparking.com

FLASH’s Fortified Supply Chain Allows for Stabilized Pricing and Delivery

February 07, 2022

FLASH’s Fortified Supply Chain Allows for Stabilized Pricing and Delivery

The company demonstrates its commitment to the industry by ensuring ease of access and installation of its parking and mobility platform

Austin, TX – As global supply chain issues continue to affect businesses worldwide, and customers, including in the parking industry, feel the pain of protracted product delivery timelines coupled with inflation, FLASH is steadfast in its commitment to ensuring our customers can access future-ready technology at the prices they are accustomed without added costs.

During these challenging times, FLASH never wavered in its commitment to the industry and has been proactively safeguarding its business by:

Increasing production capacity with the opening of a 50,000 square foot warehouse in Austin, TX
More than doubling its workforce with new hires and acquisitions, with a focus on operational growth to support customer installs and maintenance. Growth areas include:

- - FLASH Affiliate Members (FAM): These locally contracted partners who help with installation and service work will continue to expand.
  - Field Implementation Team: Expected to double in size in 2022, FLASH’s team of installers work alongside FAM partners.
  - Field Ops Technicians: A critical addition to FLASH’s operations team, these technicians provide post- “go live” support, nationwide, and will more than double in 2022.
- Investing in its supply chain to ensure access to key technology components

In addition to those commitments, FLASH is not constrained by its supply chain because it is primarily based in the United States. The company has no planned price increases, and has the capacity and inventory to help operators and asset owners digitalize and modernize their parking assets in as little as 3 weeks from order to “go live.”

“Already embattled by COVID, our customers are understandably fatigued and need solutions that can help them recapture lost revenue through optimizing and diversifying revenue as well as driving more demand to their parking assets, not the added strain of price hikes and shipping delays,” stated Dan Sharplin, CEO and Chairman of FLASH. “For the past 24-months, we’ve been doing everything that we can to fortify our supply chain, deliver the best technology in the industry, and support our customers with the best talent in the industry. The future is now, and we’re ready to be your technology partner.”

In further support of the industry, FLASH offers Hardware-as-a-Service for both its lines of PARCS equipment–-FLASH and Parkonect–and is rolling out EV Charging-as-a-Service. For more information contact sales@flasharpking.com.

ABOUT FLASH
FLASH is an innovator in the urban mobility space, helping businesses rethink one of their most valuable assets: the parking garage. Our award-winning cloud-born platform is custom configurable, secure, reliable, and grows alongside you as business or consumer demands evolve. Visit www.flashparking.com to learn more.

FLASH Welcomes Parking and Mobility Veteran Todd Brosius

November 22, 2021

FLASH Welcomes Parking and Mobility Veteran Todd Brosius

Brosius will lead FLASH’s technology commercialization to modernize ungated parking assets

November 22, 2021 (Austin, TX) — FLASH, the leader in connected mobility, today announced the appointment of industry-changemaker Todd Brosius as the President of Ungated and Digital Solutions. As FLASH expands its end-to-end mobility platform, Brosius will oversee the growth of operating system solutions for ungated parking assets, mobile payments, and digital enforcement.

Brosius brings an unmatched level of parking expertise and relationships to FLASH. His experience driving innovative, profitable growth for asset owners and parking operators will accelerate FLASH’s mission to enable the world’s largest platform of dynamic mobility hubs.

“COVID has transformed the mobility ecosystem and the Smart City. The road to recovery requires optimizing operations with flexible, cloud-based technology and transforming nascent assets, like surface lots, into 21st Century mobility hubs delivering integrated consumer experiences. Todd is the forward-thinking leader to ensure we flawlessly execute on that vision for our customers and partners,” said Dan Sharplin, Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board at FLASH.

“I’ve witnessed first-hand the massive impact the pandemic has had on our industry. Our customers need turnkey solutions that drive value to their assets, can be deployed quickly, and remain flexible to meet parkers’ evolving expectations,” shared Todd Brosius. “FLASH’s industry-leading platform has become the standard, and I couldn’t be more proud to lead these strategically important initiatives.”

Brosius joins FLASH from REEF Technology, where he served in multiple executive roles, the last of which was President of North America. Brosius oversaw the company’s rapid mobility growth as well as leading operational solutions and customer management. Prior to REEF, Brosius served as President of AmeriPark and SVP of Hospitality for Citizens Lanier Holdings.

Brosius will continue to reside in Atlanta with his family.

About Flash

FLASH is an innovator in the urban mobility space, helping businesses rethink one of their most valuable assets: the parking garage. Our award-winning cloud-born platform is configurable, secure, reliable, and flexible as your business and consumer demands evolve. Visit www.flashparking.com to learn more.

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