Infrastructure

PATCHPAL™

Johannesburg, South Africa

Smart pothole reporting and repair platform combining data-driven road condition insights with fast, practical patching solutions for safer, better-maintained roads. Powered by a custom-built ERP system developed in-house by The Karlyle Group.

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THE PROBLEM

Potholes cost billions annually in vehicle damage, accidents, and lost productivity. Current reporting is fragmented, slow, and disconnected from repair action.

THE SOLUTION

A platform that connects citizens, municipalities, and repair crews through smart reporting, data-driven prioritisation, and tracked repairs.

HOW IT WORKS

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Report

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Assess

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Prioritise

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Repair

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Verify

IN-HOUSE TECHNOLOGY

The Karlyle Group developed a custom ERP system for PatchPal, managing the full operational workflow from intake to completion. Built internally, not bought off the shelf.