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EQT agrees to buy parking technology group Orikan

The deal extends EQT's Asian mid-market strategy into smart-city services for councils, universities and airports.

M&A News deals deskTechnology / Parking and enforcement technology · Australia, Asia-Pacific6 Jul 2026

EQT agreed on 6 July to acquire Orikan, a Melbourne-based parking and enforcement technology business, through its BPEA EQT Mid-Market Growth Partnership.

Orikan website: orikan.com

Why EQT (BPEA EQT Mid-Market Growth Partnership) is buying Orikan

EQT said Orikan's combination of proprietary technology and operational support is differentiated, and it will back product innovation, AI and data capabilities, service delivery and international growth.

“Orikan is a business we have followed closely and one that fits well with EQT’s Asia mid-market strategy, with a clear opportunity for EQT to support its next stage of growth.”Nicholas Macksey, Co-Head of EQT Private Capital Asia

Deal terms and financing

Financial terms were not disclosed.

Market context

Orikan serves universities, airports, hospitals and stadiums as well as councils. The Australian Financial Review reported the price at about A$475m.

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