{"id":123876,"date":"2025-08-06T15:06:18","date_gmt":"2025-08-06T15:06:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/123876\/"},"modified":"2025-08-06T15:06:18","modified_gmt":"2025-08-06T15:06:18","slug":"justpark-acquires-oobeo-to-expand-u-s-parking-tech-from-its-dallas-office-dallas-innovates","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/123876\/","title":{"rendered":"JustPark Acquires Oobeo to Expand U.S. Parking Tech from Its Dallas Office \u00bb Dallas Innovates"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>                            <img width=\"970\" height=\"463\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Parking-Spot-Concept_Cars_Automobile.jpg\" class=\"img-responsive wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"high\"  \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"featured-caption\">[Source Image: Shutterstock]<\/p>\n<p><strong>JustPark, a global parking technology company with offices in London and Dallas, has acquired Oobeo, a fast-growing Ohio startup that specializes in valet and permit management software.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The deal includes Oobeo\u2019s parent company, Toledo Ticket, and is part of JustPark\u2019s broader strategy to expand its North American footprint. Financial terms were not disclosed.<\/p>\n<p>The company said Oobeo\u2019s intuitive, mobile-first platform\u2014already used by more than 6 million people\u2014will be combined with JustPark\u2019s technology, which powers over $1 billion in booking volume and supports more than 40 million vehicles annually. Together, the companies aim to offer scalable, cost-effective parking solutions to commercial operators, municipalities, real estate developers, and institutions like universities.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAs cities grow and evolve, so will the demand for everyday parking products that are fit for the smartphone generation,\u201d said Charley DeBow, managing director of North America at JustPark, in a statement.<\/p>\n<p>DeBow says Oobeo\u2019s technology is designed to reduce fraud, protect revenue, and streamline daily parking needs through contactless valet, on-demand payments, and digital permits.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe\u2019ve known Mitch for years and have consistently been impressed by his work ethic and exceptional leadership,\u201d he added. \u201cWe\u2019re excited to join forces and bring faster, smarter parking to even more destinations across North America.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Oobeo CEO Mitch Carter will join JustPark as general manager of commercial solutions, with a focus on scaling U.S. operations.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cJust like our team at Oobeo, JustPark has built a thriving business by removing universal pain points in parking,\u201d Carter said. \u201cWith a shared mission and a joint approach, there\u2019s a lot more we can achieve.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>JustPark was founded in London in 2006. In March 2024, it <a href=\"https:\/\/dallasinnovates.com\/dallas-parkhub-and-u-k-s-justpark-to-merge-alongside-strategic-growth-investment\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">merged<\/a> with Dallas-based ParkHub, a parking software firm founded by local serial entrepreneur George Baker Sr. in 2010. That deal was backed by FTV Capital and LLR Partners. In April, ParkHub <a href=\"https:\/\/dallasinnovates.com\/dallas-based-parkhub-rebrands-as-justpark-following-2024-u-k-merger\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">adopted the JustPark name globally<\/a>, and the combined company now operates under the JustPark brand.<\/p>\n<p>The company said the acquisition of Oobeo represents a key milestone in its North American growth strategy and will fuel new innovations aimed at bridging gaps in the fragmented parking ecosystem.<\/p>\n<p>Quincy Preston contributed to this report.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Don\u2019t miss what\u2019s next. Subscribe\u00a0to\u00a0Dallas\u00a0Innovates.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 1rem; line-height: 1.5; margin: 0 0 10px 0;\">Track Dallas-Fort Worth\u2019s business and innovation landscape with our curated news in your inbox Tuesday-Thursday.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\tR E A D\u00a0\u00a0 N E X T\t<\/p>\n<ul class=\"rp4wp-posts-list\">\n<li class=\"rp4wp-col rp4wp-col-first rp4wp-col-last\">\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/dallasinnovates.com\/calendar\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"970\" height=\"464\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/calendar-lukpedclub_istockphoto_weekly-calendar-811171674_1027x1027.jpg\" class=\"attachment-rp4wp-thumbnail-post size-rp4wp-thumbnail-post wp-post-image\" alt=\"\"  \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>North Texas has plenty to see, hear, and watch.\u00a0Here are our editors&#8217; picks. Plus, you&#8217;ll find more selections to &#8220;save the date.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"rp4wp-col rp4wp-col-first rp4wp-col-last\">\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/dallasinnovates.com\/beyond-gaming-how-minecraft-became-a-platform-for-scientific-learning-and-ai-research-9999\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"970\" height=\"463\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/01_drVoit-Polycraft-Platform.jpg\" class=\"attachment-rp4wp-thumbnail-post size-rp4wp-thumbnail-post wp-post-image\" alt=\"\"  \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>UT Dallas researcher Dr. Walter Voit transformed Minecraft\u2019s 170-million-player universe into an advanced virtual training ground\u2014for students and for AI agents tested by DARPA. His team\u2019s Polycraft World uses gameplay to turn classroom theory into real-world expertise, covering topics from synthetic organic chemistry to nuclear plants to semiconductor facilities. Their new startup company, Pedegree Studios, has licensed the core technologies from the university to create a scalable digital pipeline for education and workforce development.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"rp4wp-col rp4wp-col-first rp4wp-col-last\">\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/dallasinnovates.com\/from-fentanyl-to-food-safety-dr-prasads-groundbreaking-trifecta-of-detection-devices-9999\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"970\" height=\"464\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/UTD_DrShaliniPrasad_970-1.jpg\" class=\"attachment-rp4wp-thumbnail-post size-rp4wp-thumbnail-post wp-post-image\" alt=\"\"  \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Combining cutting-edge research and real-world applications, the UT Dallas professor transforms public health with innovations in detection technology, including \u201ca check engine light\u201d for the human body. In collaboration with EnLiSense, the company she cofounded, Dr. Prasad combines chemistry with software and hardware to bring the technology to life as market-ready devices.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"rp4wp-col rp4wp-col-first rp4wp-col-last\">\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/dallasinnovates.com\/desotos-planning-to-make-southern-dallas-a-key-part-of-the-life-science-pipeline\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"970\" height=\"464\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/LifeScience_DeSoto-parcels-970.jpg\" class=\"attachment-rp4wp-thumbnail-post size-rp4wp-thumbnail-post wp-post-image\" alt=\"\"  \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>The southern half of Dallas County is home to just over 1.05 million residents. That\u2019s about 40% of the total number of people who call Dallas County home\u2014and roughly 200,000 more than the entire population of San Francisco. Coupled with the fact that Dallas-Fort Worth is emerging as a top life science market, as documented in a 2023 CBRE report, you can see why the DeSoto Development Corp. is including an 80-acre Life Sciences Innovation Core among its major projects. \u201cIn terms of economic development, research shows that it\u2019s more effective when it happens regionally,\u201d says Matt Carlson, DDC&#8217;s chief\u2026<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"rp4wp-col rp4wp-col-first rp4wp-col-last\">\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/dallasinnovates.com\/dallas-based-parkhub-rebrands-as-justpark-following-2024-u-k-merger\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"970\" height=\"464\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/ParkHub_JustPark_CEOs-970.jpg\" class=\"attachment-rp4wp-thumbnail-post size-rp4wp-thumbnail-post wp-post-image\" alt=\"\"  \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>While drivers everywhere look for a place to park, Dallas-based ParkHub aims to help them out by pulling into a new brand identity of its own. It&#8217;s now known as JustPark, sharing the same name as the U.K. company it merged with across the pond.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"[Source Image: Shutterstock] JustPark, a global parking technology company with offices in London and Dallas, has acquired Oobeo,&hellip;\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":123877,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[5135],"tags":[5229,76440,1596,76441,76442,76443,76444,20034,358,76445,3187,67,586,132,5230,68,2969],"class_list":{"0":"post-123876","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-dallas","8":"tag-america","9":"tag-charley-debow","10":"tag-dallas","11":"tag-george-baker-sr","12":"tag-justpark","13":"tag-mitch-carter","14":"tag-ooobeo","15":"tag-parking","16":"tag-texas","17":"tag-toledo-ticket","18":"tag-tx","19":"tag-united-states","20":"tag-united-states-of-america","21":"tag-unitedstates","22":"tag-unitedstatesofamerica","23":"tag-us","24":"tag-usa"},"share_on_mastodon":{"url":"https:\/\/pubeurope.com\/@us\/114982445722722971","error":""},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/123876","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=123876"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/123876\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/123877"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=123876"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=123876"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=123876"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}