EuroForge.com

AI JV matching that protects Chinese control while hitting 70% EU local content

Score: 6.8/10FranceMedium Build
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The Opportunity

Problem

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

Solution

EuroForge uses AI to match Chinese EV makers with European partners optimized for both compliance and control retention. The platform simulates dozens of ownership and sourcing structures in real-time, auto-generates compliant JV contracts, and maintains a live dashboard of local content progress. Chinese teams retain strategic decision rights through pre-vetted governance templates.

Target Audience

Chinese EV manufacturers expanding into the European market

Differentiator

Only platform combining partner matching with proprietary control-preservation algorithms that score JVs on both regulatory compliance and Chinese voting/control metrics.

Brand Voice

professional

Features

AI Partner Matching

must-have45h

Matches your EV specs against 650+ vetted European firms using control and local-content criteria

Compliance Simulator

must-have35h

Real-time modeling of local content % across different sourcing and ownership scenarios

Control Retention Analyzer

must-have30h

Scores every potential JV on Chinese party control using 18 governance levers

Smart Document Generator

must-have25h

Creates EU-compliant JV agreements and local content declarations with one click

Live JV Dashboard

must-have25h

Central hub tracking all active partnerships, local content trajectory, and risk flags

Supplier Network Access

must-have30h

Curated database of European Tier-1 and Tier-2 suppliers with pre-verified local content credentials

Regulatory Change Alerts

nice-to-have18h

Real-time notifications when EU rules or tariffs change that affect your JVs

Virtual Data Room

nice-to-have22h

Secure negotiation workspace with watermarking and Chinese-side approval workflows

ERP Integration

future45h

Pull BOM data directly from SAP or Oracle to auto-update local content calculations

Total Build Time: 275 hours

Database Schema

organizations

ColumnTypeNullable
iduuidNo
nametextNo
countrytextNo
ev_modelstextYes
created_attimestampNo

Relationships:

  • has many users
  • has many jvs

partners

ColumnTypeNullable
iduuidNo
nametextNo
countrytextNo
capabilitiestextYes
control_scoreintNo
verifiedboolNo

Relationships:

  • has many matches

jvs

ColumnTypeNullable
iduuidNo
organization_iduuidNo
partner_iduuidNo
ownership_chineseintNo
local_content_pctintNo
statustextNo
created_attimestampNo

Relationships:

  • belongs to organization
  • belongs to partner
  • has many documents

documents

ColumnTypeNullable
iduuidNo
jv_iduuidNo
typetextNo
urltextNo
signedboolNo

Relationships:

  • belongs to jv

API Endpoints

GET
/api/matches

Return personalized partner matches with scores

🔒 Auth Required
POST
/api/simulate

Run local content and control simulation

🔒 Auth Required
POST
/api/jvs

Create or update JV record

🔒 Auth Required
POST
/api/documents

Upload signed JV documents

🔒 Auth Required
GET
/api/alerts

Fetch regulatory alerts relevant to user's JVs

🔒 Auth Required

Tech Stack

Frontend
Next.js 14 + Tailwind + shadcn/ui
Backend
Next.js API routes + tRPC
Database
Supabase Postgres
Auth
Clerk
Payments
Stripe
Hosting
Vercel
Additional Tools
OpenAI Assistants for matching logicResend emailsPuppeteer for PDF generation

Build Timeline

Week 1: Foundation and auth

38h
  • Project scaffold
  • Clerk + Supabase setup
  • Organization onboarding flow
  • Basic dashboard UI

Week 2: Core data models and partner database

42h
  • Database schema + seed data
  • Partner vetting admin panel
  • Basic matching engine

Week 3: Simulation engine

45h
  • Compliance + control simulator MVP
  • Interactive sliders UI
  • Scoring algorithm

Week 4: Document generation and dashboard

40h
  • Smart contract generator
  • Live JV dashboard
  • PDF export

Week 5: Polish, alerts, and payments

35h
  • Regulatory alert system
  • Stripe integration
  • Landing page + SEO
  • Testing

Week 6: Beta readiness and analytics

28h
  • User analytics
  • Onboarding polish
  • Documentation
  • Beta launch prep
Total Timeline: 6 weeks • 248 hours

Pricing Tiers

Starter

$0/mo

Max 2 active JVs

  • 3 matches per month
  • Basic simulator
  • Document templates

Pro

$35/mo

Up to 8 active JVs

  • Unlimited matching
  • Full simulator
  • Document generator
  • Control analyzer
  • Email support

Enterprise

$99/mo

Unlimited

  • Everything in Pro
  • Dedicated success manager
  • ERP integration
  • Custom governance templates
  • Priority legal review

Revenue Projections

MonthUsersConversionMRRARR
Month 18511%$327$3,924
Month 672018%$4,536$54,432

Unit Economics

$92
CAC
$1420
LTV
4.5%
Churn
83%
Margin
LTV:CAC Ratio: 15.4xExcellent!

Landing Page Copy

Enter Europe without handing over control

AI matches you with JV partners that satisfy the EU's 70% local content rule while preserving Chinese voting rights and IP protection.

Feature Highlights

Control-first matching engine
Live local content simulator
EU-ready document automation
Curated European supplier network

Social Proof (Placeholders)

"'We kept 65% board control and still hit 72% local content in 11 weeks' — Export Director, BYD"
"'The control analyzer saved us from a terrible JV structure' — VP Strategy, NIO"
"'Finally a tool built for Chinese EV makers, not generic consultants' — CEO, XPeng EU"

First Three Customers

1. Post targeted LinkedIn ads in Chinese EV export and international business groups offering a free 'Control Retention Audit' (first 10 companies). 2. Attend Auto Shanghai and IAA Mobility with a booth demonstrating the simulator live. 3. Partner with the China Chamber of Commerce in Germany for warm introductions to member companies actively seeking EU expansion.

Launch Channels

ProductHuntLinkedIn (Chinese + EU EV groups)r/electricvehiclesChina EV WeChat communitiesAutomotive News comment sections

SEO Keywords

chinese ev eu joint ventureeu 70% local content complianceev jv control retentioneuropean ev partner matchingchina ev market entry europe

Competitive Analysis

TradeBeyond

tradebeyond.com
$79–299/mo
Strength

Large global supplier database

Weakness

Generic, no EV-specific control logic

Our Advantage

Specialized control-preservation scoring and EU EV regulation focus

ComplianceQuest

compliancequest.com
Enterprise only
Strength

Strong regulatory reporting

Weakness

No matching or simulation tools

Our Advantage

All-in-one matching + simulation + document workflow at micro-SaaS price

🏰 Moat Strategy

Network effects from growing proprietary JV outcome database that improves AI matching accuracy over time. Chinese EV specific governance templates become industry standard.

⏰ Why Now?

EU's 2024 tariff increases and strict enforcement of 70% local content rules have created immediate pressure. Chinese OEMs must act before 2026 when further localization mandates are expected.

Risks & Mitigation

marketmedium severity

Chinese manufacturers may prefer hiring expensive consultancies over SaaS

Mitigation

Offer free audits and target mid-size OEMs who are more price sensitive

legalhigh severity

Legal templates could be challenged in court

Mitigation

Partner with EU law firm for annual template review and include disclaimers

executionmedium severity

Building accurate partner database takes time

Mitigation

Start with public data + manual outreach, then let user feedback improve database

Validation Roadmap

pre-build14 days

Interview 25 Chinese EV export executives via WeChat/video about current JV pain

Success: At least 18 confirm they would pay $35/mo for the solution

mvp21 days

Launch beta with 12 companies and run 4 simulated JVs

Success: 70% of beta users complete a full simulation and request contract templates

launch30 days

Launch on ProductHunt and LinkedIn with 3 case studies

Success: 40 paid conversions in first 30 days

Pivot Options

  • Expand into full JV project management SaaS
  • White-label the simulator for European law firms
  • Create supplier certification marketplace

Quick Stats

Build Time
248h
Target MRR (6 mo)
$8,500
Market Size
$68.0M
Features
9
Database Tables
4
API Endpoints
5