BorgWarner Inc. (NYSE: BWA), a leading US-based Tier-1 automotive parts supplier, announced that it has acquired Rhombus Energy Solutions at a purchase price of up to $185mn.
IMPROVED acted as the exclusive financial advisor to Rhombus Energy Solutions and its shareholders in this landmark US EV Charging transaction. Through a robust equity story and a well-structured process, the IMPROVED team managed to secure the optimal partner for Rhombus to further expand its leading position in North America, and scale their advanced high-power EV Charging solution offering.
Headquartered in San Diego, California, Rhombus offers V2G-enabled and UL-certified charging and energy management solutions, dedicated for electric buses and trucks focusing on the North American market. Founded in 2012, the company has raised $26mn from leading investors across the globe including the likes of Emerald Technology Ventures and Cycle Capital.
In 2021, BorgWarner announced its Charging Forward strategy with a clear objective to take a leading position in the electrification of transport. On the back of a number of strategic acquisitions, this transaction represents its push into the high-growth market of EV charging technology solutions.