Problem Statement
The company had reliable demand from Tier 1 auto OEMs but lacked structure and scale to unlock global growth:
- Limited capex flexibility despite a strong order pipeline
- Fragmented governance and lack of export financial structuring
- No access to long-tenor growth capital or strategic alliances
- EV-readiness challenges due to unstructured product financing
- No institutional anchor for cross-border scale-up
The business was poised for growth but needed a capital and strategy partner to evolve from a regional vendor to a global auto supply chain player.
Approach & Process
Capeon participated as a lead investor and strategic partner, enabling:
- Structured capital infusion combining growth equity and export-linked debt instruments.
- EV roadmap formulation with focus on high-margin SKUs and modular production
- Enabled export financing through Capeon’s UAE banking network
- Governance reset with part-time CFO and global compliance advisory
- Activated mobility alliances across the UAE and southern U.S. for channel expansion
Capeon focused on value engineering and international capital access to reposition the company as an export-aligned auto components brand.
Impact
Within 16 months post-engagement:
1.8x production capacity expansion through capex-backed growth.
EV product line scaled to contribute ~30% of monthly revenue.
Gross margin improved by 320 bps due to product mix and export incentives.
Working capital cycle shortened by over 30 days.
Acquired new OEM and aftermarket clients across UAE and Southern U.S.
Attracted anchor interest from a global mobility-focused fund for future fundraising.
Capeon continues to advise on capital strategy and cross-border market expansion as a board-level partner.