Vehicle-Subscription Startup: Funding a 200-Car Fleet

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Jul 16, 2025 — 1 min read

Subscription mobility demands big capex with uncertain utilisation.

Capital Mix Blueprint

Slice	Tool	Tenor	Security
70 %	Vehicle lease	48 mo	Title retained by lessor
20 %	Revenue-share note	24 mo	Tied to subscription fees
10 %	Equity buffer	–	Growth cushion

Breakeven Math

Vehicle cost: AED 78 k × 200 = 15.6 M
Monthly lease outflow: AED 290 k
Utilisation breakeven (incl. service fees): 82 % of fleet.

Keywords: fleet finance, car subscription funding, vehicle lease UAE, mobility startup capex, utilisation breakeven
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This article is marketing material for educational purposes only. Figures are illustrative, not financial advice.

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