Valet Operator · San Antonio, Texas

Metropolis

5 service categories · 19 cities served

Private; backed by institutional investors including Eldridge Industries, BDT & MSD Partners, Vista Credit Partners, and Temasek. · Operating since 2017
Metropolis

About

Metropolis is a San Antonio parking operator founded in 2017 and backed by institutional investors including Eldridge Industries, BDT & MSD Partners, Vista Credit Partners, and Temasek. The company serves a broad range of property types including office, residential, retail, healthcare, hospitality, universities, aviation, and events venues. Its backing and multi-sector reach position it as a general parking and valet provider across diverse urban contexts rather than a single specialty.

Where they work

Venue types Metropolis works across Texas.

Office & Mixed UseResidentialRetailEvents & VenuesHealthcareUniversitiesHospitalityAviation

At a glance

Founded2017
OwnershipPrivate; backed by institutional investors including Eldridge Industries, BDT & MSD Partners, Vista Credit Partners, and Temasek.
Headquarters226 Ave E, San Antonio, TX 78205, USA
Phone(513) 306-0987
CoverageTexas and 18 more cities

Reputation

Private; backed by institutional investors including Eldridge Industries, BDT & MSD Partners, Vista Credit Partners, and Temasek. has operated since 2017 .

Common questions

What types of properties does Metropolis serve in San Antonio?
Metropolis operates across office and mixed-use, residential, retail, events and venues, healthcare, universities, hospitality, and aviation properties.
When was Metropolis founded?
Metropolis was founded in 2017.
Who backs Metropolis financially?
Metropolis is privately held and has received institutional backing from Eldridge Industries, BDT & MSD Partners, Vista Credit Partners, and Temasek.
Has Metropolis received any notable recognition?
Metropolis was named to the CNBC Disruptor 50 list in 2025.

Before you book Metropolis

A short checklist for booking valet. We have prefilled answers based on this operator's public information; confirm the rest with them directly.

  • Staff and training
    Metropolis staffs hospitality venues regularly. Ask how many attendants they will assign for your guest count and whether attendants are background-checked.
  • Permits and venue coordination
    Metropolis works recurring venues including Office & Mixed Use, Residential, Retail, so they typically coordinate permits with venue staff. Confirm the process for your specific venue.
  • Has Metropolis staffed parking or valet at your specific property type in San Antonio?
    Metropolis has staffed venues including Office & Mixed Use, Residential, Retail. Ask whether they have staffed your specific venue, and request a reference or two.
  • Booking terms
    Metropolis has operated since 2017 (9 years), which usually means published booking terms. Confirm deposit amount, cancellation terms, and when the final headcount is locked.
  • Does Metropolis use its own staff or subcontractors for valet operations at your venue?
    Ask whether attendants are W-2 employees or 1099 subcontractors. This affects insurance and accountability.
Tipping

In San Antonio, a mid-to-low cost city, a tip of 2 to 4 dollars per retrieval is a common courtesy for valet staff. Tipping is discretionary but appreciated. More on valet tipping

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Location

226 Ave E, San Antonio, TX 78205, USA
Map showing the location of Metropolis

Valet parking in Texas

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