Fortech’s acquisition of ElectriEase marks a new phase in the consolidation of Italy’s electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure, bringing together payment, automation and software expertise under a single technological umbrella.

Fortech, a Rimini-based tech company active in payment systems, automation and digital platforms for both conventional and electric mobility, has acquired ElectriEase, a Rome start-up specialising in software for managing EV charging infrastructure. Founded in 2006, Fortech connects and automates more than 14,000 fuel stations in Italy and manages over 4,000 POS units for EV charging across several European countries, positioning itself among the main service providers in the national e-mobility landscape.

ElectriEase, created in 2024 as a spin-off from Eurolink Systems’ e-mobility division, offers an all‑in‑one EV charging platform designed for Charge Point Operators (CPOs) and e‑Mobility Service Providers (eMSPs). Through its ElectriEASE backend and the BeaglePlug app, the company manages around 20,000 users and provides access to over 434,000 charging points, delivering more than 6 million kWh to EV drivers via an interconnected roaming network.

End-to-end infrastructure management

The combination of Fortech’s payment and automation systems with ElectriEase’s software stack is intended to create an end‑to‑end offering for operators of charging networks and mobility hubs. The integrated platform targets key functions such as smart charging, advanced data analytics, user access management and multi‑site network supervision, with the stated aim of reducing technological complexity and improving operational efficiency for CPOs and eMSPs.

The deal follows the entry in 2025 of private equity investor Perwyn and Scouting Investments into Fortech’s shareholding, providing financial backing for a broader expansion strategy in e‑mobility services. Fortech is already present in markets including France, Spain and Portugal, and the integration of ElectriEase is framed as a lever to accelerate growth and to scale software‑driven charging services across new European geographies.

Implications for the EV ecosystem

From an industry perspective, the operation reflects a trend towards consolidation between hardware‑oriented mobility players and software‑centric start‑ups, with the goal of offering interoperable, platform‑based services rather than isolated products. For the EV charging ecosystem, the move underscores the growing importance of back‑end intelligence — from dynamic load management to data‑driven optimisation — as a differentiating factor in how drivers access and use public and semi‑public charging infrastructure.