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TIBA Unveils New, Industry-Leading Wireless Parking Solutions with Launch Partner ParkWhiz

October 23, 2018

TIBA Unveils New, Industry-Leading Wireless Parking Solutions with Launch Partner ParkWhiz

Columbus, Ohio (October 22, 2018)– Solving a key challenge in connected and autonomous mobility, TIBA is making it easier for drivers to park without pulling a ticket or reserving a spot in advance. A powerful easy-to-use solution, the new wireless technology, when used in conjunction with parking aggregators and e-parking applications, provides a unique parking platform and a hassle-free experience. Any driver or vehicle using a personalized application owned by the facility owner, operator or leading aggregators, can experience friction-free ingress and egress, and simplified payments. This frictionless system will allow for higher throughput in the lanes as drivers will no longer need to roll down their windows to pull a ticket or show an access pass.

TIBA will deploy its’ ParkBlue Wireless Bluetooth technology in select parking garages of some of North America’s largest property owners and parking operators, together with Parkwihiz. The first of many partnerships, TIBA plans to roll the technology out to thousands of parking locations.

“We’re pleased to bring ParkBlue, our innovative cloud-based parking and access management solution, to the United States and Canada. TIBA’s substantial install base, and massive reach to drivers through its distribution network, and our deep collaboration with ParkWhiz on the e-parking side will create simple, fast and delightful parking experiences for millions of customers,” said Moshe David, CEO of TIBA.

“We are excited to work with our launch partner TIBA to help modernize facilities and provide friction-free parking experiences to millions of drivers with access to ParkWhiz’s Arrive Network,” said Yona Shtern, CEO and Executive Chairman of ParkWhiz. “We look forward to collaborating and innovating with our parking industry and automotive partners to help prepare parking facilities for the connected car.”

The ParkBlue technology is implemented in various markets, generating additional revenue to Parking operators and property owners.

About TIBA Parking Systems:

TIBA provides innovative solutions for the parking market, resulting in reliable, user-friendly products that lower the price of initial acquisition and the cost of ongoing operation. With extensive global experience, TIBA’s robust, scalable architecture enables parking operators to keep pace with the latest trends in centralized operations, automated smart facilities, web reservations and mobile payments. TIBA’s flexible solutions allows parking operators to be IoT-connected and leverage big data to increase their revenue.

TIBA serves parking operators and owners globally, across diverse industries such as hotels & hospitality, airports, universities, shopping centers, hospitals & medical centers, and local, state & federal governments. For more information visit www.tibaparking.com. TI

PARKWHIZ SOLVES THE LAST MILE OF MOBILITY WITH LAUNCH OF THE ARRIVE NETWORK

October 19, 2018

PARKWHIZ SOLVES THE LAST MILE OF MOBILITY WITH LAUNCH OF THE ARRIVE NETWORK

Company Unveils Industry-Leading Friction-Free Parking Network with Launch Partner TIBA Parking Systems

Chicago, October 18, 2018 — Solving key challenges in connected and autonomous mobility, ParkWhiz is establishing the Arrive Network to make it easier for drivers, fleets and their vehicles to park in lots and garages without pulling a ticket or reserving a spot in advance. A powerful last-mile solution, the Arrive Network combines new wireless technologies with ParkWhiz’s innovative parking platform and industry-leading parking inventory footprint. Any driver using an Arrive-powered app or registered vehicle will experience seamless payments and truly friction-free entry and exit at participating lots and garages.

ParkWhiz has already begun adding drive-up mobile access to hundreds of its network locations in select North American cities. Additionally, the company is deploying wireless and Bluetooth technology in select Chicago parking garages with its partner TIBA, through its ParkBlue product. The first of many partnerships, ParkWhiz plans to roll the technology out to thousands of parking locations over the next year.

“This is a huge step forward in connected mobility. Our reservation-based experience already reaches 40 million customers through our apps and partners like Ford, Ticketmaster and Groupon. The Arrive Network will allow consumers to park at will across an expansive network of locations by simply driving up and having the gate lift. It’s a game changer for consumers, operators and fleets. No more tickets, vouchers or expense reports,” said Yona Shtern, CEO and Executive Chairman of ParkWhiz. “We are excited to collaborate with industry-leaders like TIBA to make friction-free parking a reality.”

“We’re pleased to be working with ParkWhiz to bring ParkBlue, our innovative new cloud-based parking and access management solution, to the United States and Canada. TIBA’s substantial install base, together with ParkWhiz’s massive consumer reach to drivers through its distribution network and our deep collaboration on the technology side will create simple, fast and delightful parking experiences for millions of customers,” said Moshe David, CEO of TIBA.

ParkWhiz has led the industry in innovative parking solutions since 2007. It has helped millions of people save time, stress and money, offering drivers up to 50 percent off standard drive-up rates.

About ParkWhiz

ParkWhiz is the leading transactional platform that enables drivers, fleets and connected vehicles to find, book and pay for parking. The company offers the largest inventory of parking spaces for drivers to reserve before reaching their destinations, saving both time and money. Working with all major parking operators, it delivers transactional parking as a value-added service to major brands in sports and entertainment, travel, automotive and navigation, including Ford, Ticketmaster / Live Nation, Groupon, Madison Square Garden and many others. The company also operates two consumer-facing brands of its own—ParkWhiz and BestParking—available for Apple, Android and Amazon Alexa. ParkWhiz also powers the Arrive Network which provides friction-free access to parking lots in select markets. ParkWhiz has parked millions of vehicles and is operational in over 230 cities across North America and expanding rapidly. For more information, visit ParkWhiz.com.

About TIBA Parking Systems

PARKWHIZ BRINGS ITS PARKING PLATFORM TO CANADA

October 01, 2018

PARKWHIZ BRINGS ITS PARKING PLATFORM TO CANADA

Toronto Drivers Can Now Save Time and Money by Digitally Paying for Airport, Event and Downtown Commuter Parking

October 1, 2018, Chicago — According to an online survey conducted through Google’s survey panel in August 2018, nearly 60 percent of people living in Ontario complain that parking is somewhat or very difficult. Area residents cite the high cost of parking and availability as the two biggest pain points. Now, ParkWhiz – the leading mobile parking platform – is coming to Canada and providing drivers in the Greater Toronto Area with a solution. Starting in October, Toronto drivers can find, book and pay for parking with their phones, saving them time, effort and money.

ParkWhiz, known as the fastest and most convenient way for drivers to find and book parking, is adding Toronto parking inventory to its two apps, ParkWhiz and BestParking. Users of the apps, as well as its distribution partners like Ford and Groupon, can reserve parking while planning a night out on the town or at Scotiabank Arena. ParkWhiz plans to expand quickly to other Canadian cities.

“Expansion into Canada is a very natural step forward for ParkWhiz,” said Yona Shtern, the CEO of ParkWhiz. “We’ve made significant investments in Toronto over the past few months to ensure that we are everywhere drivers need us to be. In fact, we’re proud to say that it’s our largest new market launch to date.” Prior to joining ParkWhiz, Shtern was co-founder and CEO of Beyond the Rack, a Montreal-based e-commerce marketplace.

ParkWhiz will power over 150 parking locations for airport travelers and in the downtown core for commuters and event-goers through partnerships with local real estate companies. ParkWhiz will also provide sports fans the ability to purchase parking when buying tickets or planning their trips to hockey and basketball games, or concerts at Scotiabank Arena via team websites, apps and ticketing platforms.

ParkWhiz is also working in collaboration with local parking operators, such as TargetPark, to roll-out new, innovative services in Toronto. In the coming months, drivers who did not pre-book parking will also have the option to wirelessly enter and exit select Target Park garages, or simply pull a ticket at the gate and pay by scanning in their ParkWhiz app of choice.

“TargetPark has watched ParkWhiz save U.S. drivers time, money and ease the frustrations of finding a parking space since 2007. For these reasons, TargetPark has selected ParkWhiz as its preferred parking reservation provider for their upcoming Toronto launch,” said Hercules Modopoulos, CEO and owner of TargetPark. “We are excited to access ParkWhiz’s extensive customer-base and platform partners, and to provide new, innovative ways for TargetPark customers to purchase parking in Toronto and throughout Canada.”

ParkWhiz has hundreds of distribution partners and offers drivers up to 50 percent off standard drive-up rates. It is available in 230 cities in North America.

About ParkWhiz

ParkWhiz is the leading transactional platform that enables drivers, fleets and connected vehicles to find and book parking. The company offers the largest inventory of parking spaces for drivers to reserve before reaching their destinations, saving both time and money. Working with all major parking operators, it delivers transactional parking as a value-added service to major brands in sports and entertainment, travel, automotive and navigation. ParkWhiz has built partnerships with brands including Ford, Ticketmaster / Live Nation, Groupon, Madison Square Garden and many others. The company also operates two consumer-facing brands of its own—ParkWhiz and BestParking—available for Apple, Android and Amazon Alexa. ParkWhiz has parked millions of vehicles and is operational in 230 cities in North America and expanding rapidly. For more information, visit ParkWhiz.com.

ParkWhiz Closes Equity Round To Accelerate Growth

September 07, 2018

ParkWhiz Closes Equity Round To Accelerate Growth

NewSpring Leads $20M Round to Expand the Company’s Lead in Last Mile Mobility Services

Chicago, September 7, 2018 – ParkWhiz, the leading transactional platform that delivers scalable, friction-free drive-up and reservation parking services, announced today that it closed $20 million in new funding, as part of its Series D financing. The round was led by NewSpring, a prominent family of private equity funds, with participation from existing investors, including Baird Capital, Jump Capital and Beringea.

The proceeds will be used to continue the company’s rapid growth of its transactional parking network, expand its footprint into new geographies, and further evolve its connected and autonomous technology to better serve drivers, parking operators, and platform distribution partners.

Founded in 2007 and based in Chicago, ParkWhiz provides seamless access to thousands of parking lots and garages in over 190 cities across North America, with hundreds of new facilities joining the network every month. The company uniquely embeds its services directly into the user journeys of more than 300 distribution partners through the ParkWhiz Platform.

Expanding rapidly, the ParkWhiz Platform provides over 40 million consumers with parking reservations and friction-free, drive-up access in garages and lots through sports teams and venues, events, travel providers, airlines, hotels, automotive OEMs, and navigation systems. Partners can offer friction-free, transactional parking as a value-added service provided directly through their own apps, websites, and emails, operated via text, voice command, or embedded right into the vehicle.

Drivers can also find, book, and pay for parking via the company’s top-rated ParkWhiz and BestParking mobile apps and websites.

“Off-street parking is a large, growing market internationally and we are proud to be a leader in the space,” said Yona Shtern, CEO of ParkWhiz. “The rapid adoption of connected and autonomous mobility services coupled with our complementary business models creates an extremely attractive market opportunity for us to expand into and foster new partnerships with consumer brands, parking operators, and asset owners. We’re thrilled to join forces with the NewSpring team as we enter this exciting phase of expansion.”

“ParkWhiz deploys an innovative approach to a frictionless parking experience, having already accomplished impressive growth in its market,” commented Glenn Rieger, NewSpring General Partner. “With strong brand recognition, both among consumers and Platform partners, and an accessible, efficient technology, we believe ParkWhiz is ideally-positioned for continued growth and scale. NewSpring is thrilled to partner with Yona and the rest of the ParkWhiz management team.”

Along with its investment, NewSpring’s Glenn Rieger will join the ParkWhiz Board of Directors.

www.parkwhiz.com

ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS AND PARKWHIZ TEAM UP TO OFFER FANS A NEW WAY TO GET TO CHASE FIELD

June 21, 2018

ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS AND PARKWHIZ TEAM UP TO OFFER FANS A NEW WAY TO GET TO CHASE FIELD

Fans Can Book Parking in Advance Through ParkWhiz

June 21, 2018, Chicago — Arizona Diamondbacks fans have a new transportation option to get to Chase Field. Through an integration with ParkWhiz, fans can now find, book and pay for parking spaces when purchasing tickets to games and events, or in advance of reaching the stadium.

ParkWhiz is known as the fastest and most convenient way for drivers to find and book parking before reaching their destination. It’s simple to use: just opt to purchase parking when buying tickets through Ticketmaster or visit the team’s website to select a date and time and book and pay.

“We are excited to partner with ParkWhiz to provide a seamless way for fans to attend a D-backs game at Chase Field,” said D-backs President & CEO Derrick Hall. “Our goal is to provide a great overall experience for our fans from beginning to end. Through ParkWhiz, our fans are now able to pre-book parking and help ensure their journey to Chase Field will be easy and convenient without having to worry about where to park when they arrive.”

“We understand that parking is a means to a destination – in this case to a great experience at Chase Field. We are excited to partner with the team to help make parking simpler by saving its fans time, effort and money,” said Dan Roarty, president and chief operating officer of ParkWhiz.

A leader in parking, ParkWhiz has been helping fans get to venues and park in cities nationwide since 2007.

About ParkWhiz

ParkWhiz is the leading transactional platform that enables drivers, fleets and connected vehicles to find and book parking. The company offers the largest inventory of parking spaces for drivers to reserve before reaching their destinations, saving both time and money. Working with all major parking operators, it delivers transactional parking as a value-added service to major brands in sports and entertainment, travel, automotive and navigation. ParkWhiz has built partnerships with brands including Ford, Ticketmaster, Groupon, Madison Square Garden and others. The company operates two consumer-facing brands of its own—ParkWhiz and BestParking—available for Apple, Android and Amazon Alexa. ParkWhiz has parked millions of vehicles and is operational in over 190 cities in North America and expanding rapidly. For more information, visit ParkWhiz.com.

ParkWhiz Acquires Tel Aviv-Based CodiPark

May 31, 2018

ParkWhiz Acquires Tel Aviv-Based CodiPark

Acquisition Enhances Company’s Strength in Connected Mobility and

Mobile Payments

Chicago, May 31, 2018 – ParkWhiz announced today that it has acquired CodiPark, a Tel Aviv-based company known for industry-leading solutions that deliver a friction-free parking experience. With the acquisition, ParkWhiz will add drive-up mobile payments to its Parking Platform, which powers numerous third party mobile apps, as well as its own ParkWhiz and BestParking brands. In addition to having the option of pre-booking parking, consumers will now also be able to simply drive up to a lot or garage, pull a ticket and pay by scanning it in whichever ParkWhiz-powered app they are using. Payment and validation are managed without ever visiting a kiosk, or blocking traffic at a gate while fumbling for a credit card or cash.

The company is working collaboratively with parking access control systems and parking operators to offer drivers more seamless ingress and egress options via mobile devices and connected vehicles. The acquisition is part of a broader strategy by ParkWhiz aimed at solving the last mile of connected and autonomous mobility.

“CodiPark’s world-class technology and inspired engineering talent further enhances the ParkWhiz Platform by delivering more friction-free parking options to drivers and their vehicles,” said Yona Shtern, CEO of ParkWhiz. “It will also reduce the burden on operators of handling cash and improve the flow in and out of their facilities. This is another strategic step ParkWhiz is taking to advance connected mobility and to enable consumers in their platform of choice, whether it be through app, voice or in-dash.”

With the acquisition, ParkWhiz will maintain an office in Tel Aviv–a city known as a global connected mobility hub with specific heritage in wireless communications and navigation–to continue to develop new mobility solutions for its partners.

“ParkWhiz is a highly innovative company that is consistently one step ahead. We are excited to integrate our technology into their Platform, and to work with our industry partners to make parking a more connected and efficient experience for everyone,” said Tavor Ilan, co-founder and CEO of CodiPark.

BestParking Unveils a New and Improved App

May 11, 2018

BestParking Unveils a New and Improved App

Chicago, May 11, 2018 –BestParking, a wholly owned subsidiary of ParkWhiz and #1 Rated Parking app, is unveiling a new and improved consumer app, making it even easier for drivers to find and book parking, and to connect millions of drivers to open parking spaces. The enhanced app includes several new features:

Drivers can save money by reserving parking for free through the app in advance and can cancel the bookings up until the start time without claiming garage coupons.
All information is now securely stored in one convenient place, with easy access to payment info, frequent parking locations and parking passes.
Reporting for ParkWhiz and BestParking are now combined, making month-end reconciliations simple and easy.
App features a simpler user experience by highlighting bookable, off-street parking options.
The app still allows users to compare reservable locations to non-reservable locations as well.
The new app links directly to the device’s mapping app for easy, hands-free navigation to the garage.

“We wanted to create a smoother and simpler experience for the legions of loyal BestParking users throughout North America, eliminating barriers like the reservation fee for New York City drivers, combining reporting functions for ParkWhiz and BestParking seller partners, and improving the overall sales flow,” said Elizabeth Lindemulder, VP of Product at ParkWhiz and BestParking. “These improvements are the first in a series users should expect to see over the coming months.”

The updated app is rolling out to iOS and Android users in the coming days.

MAKEOFFICES ANNOUNCES NATIONAL PARTNERSHIP WITH PARKWHIZ

April 24, 2018

MAKEOFFICES ANNOUNCES NATIONAL PARTNERSHIP WITH PARKWHIZ

 WASHINGTON, D.C. (April 24, 2018) – MakeOffices, a leading national coworking community, announced today a multi-city partnership with ParkWhiz, the fastest and most convenient way for drivers to find and book parking spaces before reaching their destination. As part of the ParkWhiz Perks program, MakeOffices community members get an additional 5 – 10 percent off parking for work or for leisure, at no additional cost to their MakeOffices membership.

“ParkWhiz Perks is a great alternative for startups and emerging companies who don’t have commuter benefit programs,” said Jazmin Jabbarnia, MakeOffices’ Regional Director. “At MakeOffices, our goal is to improve the flexibility and affordability of workspaces so members have more time to get things done. This new partnership with ParkWhiz builds upon this goal by decreasing the stress of the morning commute through tech-enabled, discounted parking, and ultimately making it easier for our members to recruit and retain employees.”

ParkWhiz offers the ability to reserve the largest nationwide inventory of parking at the lowest prices. Whether it’s online, in-app, or in-dash, the easy-to-use platform makes getting where you need to go simpler than it’s ever been.

“The morning commute can be a frustrating experience and the last thing you want to do before starting your day is circle the block looking for a parking space,” said Dan Roarty, President and COO at ParkWhiz. “We are excited to partner with MakeOffices to help companies of all sizes spend more time focusing on growth and less time trying to find parking.”

ParkWhiz is active in all of MakeOffices’ locations, which includes 14 workspaces across Chicago, Philadelphia, and the Washington metropolitan area.

About MakeOffices

Founded in 2012 in Arlington, Virginia, MakeOffices is a leading national coworking community that offers flexible, affordable workspaces and services for businesses and entrepreneurs. The company operates 14 workspaces across Chicago, Philadelphia, and the Washington metropolitan area. For additional information, visit www.MakeOffices.com.

About ParkWhiz

ParkWhiz is the leading transactional platform that enables drivers, fleets and connected vehicles to find and book parking. The company offers the largest inventory of parking spaces for drivers to reserve before reaching their destinations, saving both time and money. Working with all major parking operators, it delivers transactional parking as a value-added service to major brands in sports and entertainment, travel, automotive and navigation. ParkWhiz has built partnerships with brands including Ford, Ticketmaster, Groupon, Madison Square Garden and others. The company operates two consumer-facing brands of its own—ParkWhiz and BestParking—available for Apple, Android and Amazon Alexa. ParkWhiz has parked over seven million vehicles and is operational in over 190 cities in North America and expanding rapidly. For more information, visit www.ParkWhiz.com.

ParkWhiz Launches Improved Mobile Attendant App

April 05, 2018

ParkWhiz Launches Improved Mobile Attendant App

New Tool Helps Parking Operators Maximize Yield per Space

Chicago, April 4, 2018 – Aimed at assisting attendants in managing and serving drivers, ParkWhiz today unveiled its new and improved Mobile Attendant App. The enhanced mobile technology makes it easier for parking operators to acquire new customers, minimize expenses and maximize yield.

The tool allows on-site staff to easily tally current and future reservations in real time, eliminating the risk of overselling spaces, and the improved search functionality makes it simpler to find and view bookings by license plate, reservation ID or customer name. Additionally, attendants can better manage a high volume of customers by utilizing a built-in QR scanner for easy check in.

“We understand the challenges parking operators face and are committed to offering them mobile technology solutions, like the Mobile Attendant App, to grow their business and generate incremental revenue,” said Elizabeth Lindemulder, Vice President of Product for ParkWhiz. “We view the Mobile Attendant App as the foundation upon which we will continue to build tools and offerings to support our partners’ business.”

The ParkWhiz Mobile Attendant App is now available for iOS and Android. Parking operators and on-site staff can download it from the Apple App Store or Google Play.

ParkWhiz: MINNESOTA TWINS OFFER FANS A NEW TRANSPORTATION OPTION TO TARGET FIELD

April 02, 2018

MINNESOTA TWINS OFFER FANS A NEW TRANSPORTATION OPTION TO TARGET FIELD

Fans Can Now Book Parking in Advance Through ParkWhiz

March 30, 2018, Minneapolis, MN — Today, the Minnesota Twins announced a new option for fans traveling to games at Target Field. Through an integration with ParkWhiz, Twins fans can now find, book and pay for parking spaces in advance before reaching the stadium.

Known as the fastest and most convenient way for drivers to find and book parking before reaching their destination, ParkWhiz can save drivers up to 50 percent off standard rates. It’s simple to use: just visit Target Field’s website, select the date and time, book and pay.

“We are excited to partner with ParkWhiz to offer Twins fans another transportation option to enhance their driveway to driveway experience when visiting Target Field. Giving fans the access to purchase parking prior to leaving their home or office will now make it even more convenient and enjoyable to attend Twins games,” said Mike Clough, Twins Senior Vice President, Ticket Sales & Service.

“Parking shouldn’t be a painful experience, especially when your destination is the ballpark,” said Dan Roarty, president and chief operating officer of ParkWhiz. “ParkWhiz can help save time, effort and money, so that you can spend it enjoying the game.”

A leader in parking, ParkWhiz has been helping fans get to venues and park in cities nationwide since 2007.

About ParkWhiz

ParkWhiz is the leading transactional platform that enables drivers, fleets and connected vehicles to find and book parking. The company offers the largest inventory of parking spaces for drivers to reserve before reaching their destinations, saving both time and money. Working with all major parking operators, it delivers transactional parking as a value-added service to major brands in sports and entertainment, travel, automotive and navigation. ParkWhiz has built partnerships with brands including Ford, Ticketmaster, Groupon, Madison Square Garden and others. The company operates two consumer-facing brands of its own—ParkWhiz and BestParking—available for Apple, Android and Amazon Alexa. ParkWhiz has parked over seven million vehicles and is operational in over 190 cities in North America and expanding rapidly. For more information, visit ParkWhiz.com.

About the Minnesota Twins

The Minnesota Twins are a Major League Baseball team in the Central Division of the American League. The baseball club has been a staple of the Minnesota sports and philanthropy scene since moving to the state in 1961. In addition to two World Series titles (1987 and 1991), the Twins have won several A.L. Central Division titles (2002, 2003, 2004, 2006, 2009 and 2010) and one A.L. Championship title (1965). In addition, the Minnesota Twins Community Fund supports the growth of youth baseball and softball across Twins Territory. For additional information on the Minnesota Twins, please visit: twinsbaseball.com.

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