Parkly Launches Crowdfunding Campaign to Turn Private Driveways into On-Demand City Parking
The app that lets homeowners earn — and drivers park
Parkly, a new startup aiming to let drivers instantly book private driveways in overcrowded cities, has just launched its crowdfunding campaign on Indiegogo. The platform offers a fresh solution to the parking crisis — turning unused residential spaces into bookable parking, much like Airbnb did for homes.
The app is still in development, with the crowdfunding campaign helping to fund its first release. Once launched, Parkly will reduce congestion, lower emissions, and help homeowners earn passive income — all with a few taps.
“Think of it as Uber meets Airbnb — but for parking,” says founder Jaco du Toit. “We’re launching Parkly to give drivers a faster, cheaper, and less stressful way to park while putting money back into the pockets of homeowners.”
How It Works:
- Homeowners list their driveways or garages on the app.
- Drivers search, book, and pay by the minute.
- Hosts earn every time their space is used — no need to manage anything in person.
The crowdfunding campaign will raise funds to complete the app build, support early operations, and begin the first phase of city rollouts. Backers can claim lifetime perks, early access, and even a spot in the Founders’ Circle for future investment opportunities.
Why It Matters:
- Parking shortages cost drivers 4+ days per year in wasted time.
- Cities face rising emissions from cars circling for spots.
- Homeowners can now monetize empty space with no effort.
The campaign will run for 30 days, with stretch goals to expand features like EV charging and smart scheduling for commercial spaces.
Campaign Link: bit.ly/back-parkly – any contribution is greatly appreciated and we simply cannot do this without you!
Image credits: Parkly
