Structure EU JVs that meet 70% local content while keeping Chinese operational control
Chinese EV makers must form joint ventures and share control with European firms to comply with strict 70% local content rules for EU market access
ControlVault provides a library of pre-approved JV governance structures, IP protection clauses, and board control mechanisms specifically designed for Chinese EV makers. Users can simulate different control scenarios, generate customized legal packs, and monitor compliance throughout the JV lifecycle with automated audit trails.
Chinese EV manufacturers expanding into the European market
Deep legal and governance focus with Chinese-language interface and templates reviewed by both Chinese and EU counsel — built exclusively for EV sector control preservation.
professional
50+ JV structures with different control mechanisms tested in EU courts
Visual modeling of board seats, veto rights, and IP licensing impact on control
AI assembles full JV agreement from selected governance preferences
Links governance choices to required local sourcing commitments
Tracks all decisions against original JV agreement and EU regulations
All documents available in Chinese and English with side-by-side comparison
Model how different board compositions affect strategic decisions
Automated yearly JV health and compliance check
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| id | uuid | No |
| name | text | No |
| created_at | timestamp | No |
Relationships:
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| id | uuid | No |
| organization_id | uuid | No |
| partner_name | text | No |
| control_score | int | No |
| local_content_target | int | No |
| status | text | No |
Relationships:
| Column | Type | Nullable |
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| id | uuid | No |
| name | text | No |
| control_level | int | No |
| description | text | Yes |
| is_verified | bool | No |
| Column | Type | Nullable |
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| id | uuid | No |
| jv_id | uuid | No |
| action | text | No |
| created_at | timestamp | No |
Relationships:
/api/simulateRun governance and control simulation
/api/generateGenerate JV agreement from template selections
/api/jvs/:id/logsRetrieve compliance audit trail
/api/templatesList available governance templates
View-only mode
Max 3 active JVs
Unlimited
| Month | Users | Conversion | MRR | ARR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Month 1 | 55 | 16% | $308 | $3,696 |
| Month 6 | 580 | 23% | $4,670 | $56,040 |
Structure joint ventures that satisfy EU local content rules without surrendering board control or IP ownership.
1. Reach out to legal/compliance heads at Chinese EV companies with EU offices via WeChat groups. 2. Offer free 'Control Risk Assessment' using the simulator. 3. Secure pilot partnerships through introductions from the Chinese Embassy in Brussels trade office.
Strong on-ground China-EU knowledge
No self-serve software or simulator
Instant self-service templates and simulation at fraction of consulting cost
Huge legal database
Generic templates, not EV or control-specific
Curated, tested, EV-specific control mechanisms
Library of governance templates that have been used successfully and reviewed by top EU firms creates strong brand trust and defensibility. Data from audit trails improves simulator accuracy.
2024-2025 EU regulatory changes have made generic JV templates dangerous. Chinese companies need specialized, control-preserving structures immediately.
Templates could be seen as legal advice
Clear disclaimers, require users to have counsel review, partner with EU firm for quarterly template updates
Companies may still want big law firms for prestige
Target mid-tier OEMs and position as 'the tool used by legal teams at leading Chinese EV makers'
Success: At least 15 say they would pay for access to such a platform
Success: At least 3 beta users sign paid contract after seeing output
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