The Munich-based startup Peter Park has the vision of transforming parking spaces into mobility hubs. The team has developed software that uses license plate recognition technology to enable the digital management of parking spaces. The system, developed by the Werk1 startup center based startups is already being used throughout Germany. An interview with the four founders.
Munich Startup: Who are you and what do you do?
Peter Park: We offer parking operators a cloud-based B2BPlatform for efficient management of parking spaces and parking garages. License plates are scanned at entrances and exits. The software automatically records the parking activity in compliance with data protection regulations. This eliminates barriers or parking disc checks entirely. Parking users can also pay via parking apps or by entering their license plate number at a vending machine.
Our management team consists of Maximilian Schlereth (CEO, 27 years old), Florian Schaule (CTO, 30 years old), Patrick Bartler (COO, 28 years old), and Stefan Schenk (CBDO, 27 years old). Maximilian and Florian met through a previous project in the parking sector. Florian, Patrick, and Stefan already knew each other from their time studying for an MBA at the Collège des Ingénieurs (CDI). Together, we recognized the potential of digitalization in the parking industry and are now working with our team on its direct implementation.
Peter Park: Parking spaces should become versatile mobility hubs
Munich Startup: But that's been around for a long time!
Peter Park: We build on long-term collaboration: Our solution specifically addresses the needs of parking operators. We also work closely with established parking app providers to enable convenient payment via smartphone.
Another aspect is the development of new use cases and sustainability. For example, Peter Park can make empty supermarket parking spaces accessible to residents at night. This helps municipalities reduce land consumption and manage the daily traffic caused by residents searching for parking spaces.
Our vision is to transform parking spaces into versatile mobility hubs, with flexible interfaces for various mobility services, such as e-charging stations or last-mile solutions.
Munich Startup: What are the three main ingredients for your recipe for success?
- Process knowledge: We have developed a deep understanding of processes in the parking industry and the combination of this knowledge with digital know-how.
- Partnerships: We want to grow together through partnerships such as those with Parkster or Bosch's 'Security and Safety Things'.
- Team: Each of our employees is an absolute team player.
Already used in 30 cities
Munich Startup: How is business going?
Peter Park: We're growing continuously. Our system is deployed in over 50 parking areas in 30 cities across Germany.
Munich Startup: What does Munich mean to you?
Peter Park: We all have a strong personal connection to Munich and the local ecosystem (TUM, LMU, CDTM and CDI). With Werk1, we have now found our home with a great community.
The Munich location, with a strong B2B and tech focus, enables us to Talents for our growing team Munich is also the central Hub for Mobility in Germany. We want to develop in this cluster together with other startups and partners. The entire environment, combined with our private networks, offers us the optimal framework for Peter Park.
Munich Startup: How can your startup become the next unicorn? Or will we see you soon at Epic Fail Night?
Peter Park: We are on our way to becoming the leading software for intelligent parking management.
Munich Startup: Get up early or stay up all night?
Peter Park: Early risers. We get to work first thing in the morning.
