East West International

What East West International does

East West International (EWI) is a privately held, family-controlled infrastructure development company founded in 1985 and headquartered in Dhaka, Bangladesh, with a secondary regional headquarters in Mississauga, Canada. The company operates across four integrated service lines: power-grid infrastructure (transmission corridors, substations, construction supervision), real estate development (72+ apartment complexes built across Dhaka), agency services (logistics, sales and marketing support for foreign companies entering Bangladesh), and startup investment (pre-seed and early-stage deals in consumer finance, healthcare, FMCG, and technology). Its core technology position is anchored by an exclusive Bangladesh partnership with CTC Global for ACCC (Aluminum Conductor Composite Core) conductors, deployed in roughly 40 installations expected to deliver 60 GW of electricity over two decades; the company also has a strategic partnership with Royal SMIT Transformers B.V. (SGB-SMIT Group).

EWI's go-to-market is B2B and sales-led, targeting government utilities (PGCB, DPDC) and large infrastructure developers through direct engagement, project-based contracts, and a partner ecosystem that includes KEC International, Energypac, Shandong Taikai, and Fujian Electric. Revenue is project-based and quote-based with no disclosed pricing; the company has completed 80+ power-grid projects and 72+ apartment complexes cumulatively over four decades. The team is small (9-10 members across Canada and Bangladesh), the company is privately held with no external institutional investors, and there is no disclosed revenue. The business model is essentially a long-cycle, relationship-driven infrastructure contractor with a parallel real-estate development arm and a nascent venture investment sleeve.

Name

East West International

Legal name

East West International

Website

https://ewi-bd.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1985

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

East West International is a privately held Bangladesh infrastructure developer founded in 1985, principally serving government utilities (PGCB, DPDC) with power-grid projects, substations, and ACCC conductor installations, alongside real estate development and startup investment.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Power Transmission Infrastructure Services

NAICS

Power and Communication Line and Related Structures Construction (237130)

akta.pro primary industry

Transmission line EPC & construction (overhead) (EUADAKAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Electrical Balance-of-Plant EPC (MV Collection, Cabling, Earthing, Lighting) (EUAEADAB)

Keywords

• Power transmission infrastructure
• Transmission corridor construction
• Electrical substation development
• ACCC conductor installation
• Construction supervision services

Headquarters

HQ city

Mississauga

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Infrastructure Project Services: Revenue generated from engineering, construction, and supervision of power-grid projects, transmission corridors, and electrical substations. Project-based contract work with government utilities and private developers.
2. Real Estate Development: Development and construction of residential and commercial apartment complexes across Dhaka, Bangladesh.
3. Agency Services: Logistics, sales and marketing support services for clients entering the Bangladesh market.
4. Startup Investment: EWI invests in pre-seed and early-stage startups in Bangladesh targeting consumer finance, healthcare, FMCG and technology sectors.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

East West International is a Bangladesh-focused infrastructure development company delivering power-grid engineering, high-capacity transmission corridor construction, electrical substation design and commissioning, and construction supervision services. As the exclusive Bangladesh partner for CTC Global's ACCC (Aluminum Conductor Composite Core) conductor technology, the company has completed nearly 40 ACCC installations expected to deliver 60 GW of electricity over two decades. Additional service lines include residential and commercial real estate development, agency services supporting foreign companies entering the Bangladesh market, and pre-seed/early-stage startup investment.

Product overview

East West International is an infrastructure development company operating since the 1980s with a portfolio of six integrated service lines focused on power-grid infrastructure, real estate, and investment. Core services include Transmission Corridors (high-capacity transmission engineering), Substations Development (design and commissioning), Construction Supervision (quality assurance), Real Estate Development (72+ apartment complexes), Agency Services (market entry support), and Project Investment (startup funding). The company also serves as the exclusive Bangladesh partner for ACCC® Conductor technology from CTC Global, enabling high-capacity, energy-efficient power transmission with significant cost savings.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Transmission Corridors Engineering and implementation of high-capacity transmission corridors across Bangladesh, delivering reliable electricity to communities and industry. East West International has built decades of expertise in this area since transitioning to power-grid development in the 2000s.
• Substations Development Design, construction and commissioning of electrical substations that form the backbone of Bangladesh's power distribution network. Targeted at government utilities and private infrastructure developers.
• Construction Supervision Expert on-site supervision ensuring international quality standards are met across infrastructure projects of all scales and budgets. Ensures compliance and quality for power-grid and real estate projects.
• Real Estate Development Residential and commercial development with over 72 apartment complexes built across Dhaka. Brings proven expertise in residential and commercial property development to every project.
• Agency Services Logistics, sales and marketing support for clients entering the Bangladesh market, ensuring quality meets international standards. Targeted at foreign companies seeking market entry support in Bangladesh.
• Project Investment EWI invests in pre-seed and early-stage startups in Bangladesh, targeting strong SMEs in consumer finance, healthcare, FMCG and technology sectors.
• ACCC Conductor Services Exclusive Bangladesh partner for ACCC (Aluminum Conductor Composite Core) conductor installation and supervision, working with CTC Global and PGCB. The technology delivers up to 60 GW of electricity over two decades with 300K MWh saved per year vs ACSR on 100-mile line.

Quantifiable outcome

• 40 ACCC installations completed in Bangladesh with 60 GW expected electricity delivery over two decades
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• CTC GlobalcoreTechnology or IntegrationCTC Global's high-capacity, high-efficiency, low-sag ACCC (Aluminum Conductor Composite Core) Conductor has been selected by 250+ utilities for 800+ projects in 50+ countries. East West International is the exclusive Bangladesh partner for ACCC conductor installation and supervision. East West International works closely with CTC Global and PGCB on ACCC conductor adaptation.
• Royal SMIT Transformers B.V.coreTechnology or IntegrationRoyal SMIT Transformers B.V., part of the SGB-SMIT Group (Europe's premier pure-play transformer specialist), designs, manufactures and tests large power transformers and reactors in Nijmegen, Netherlands. Over 100 years of history in transformer manufacturing.
• Power Grid Company of Bangladesh (PGCB)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPGCB is Bangladesh's national power grid company. East West International works with PGCB on ACCC conductor installation projects, transmission corridor development, and grid infrastructure enhancement across Bangladesh.
• Dhaka Power Distribution Company (DPDC)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDPDC is a government-owned electricity distribution company serving Dhaka. East West International supports power distribution network development projects.
• L&SminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorListed as a partner/associate in EWI's project ecosystem.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Transrail Lighting Limited: Transrail Lighting is an Indian EPC player executing power transmission, distribution and railway electrification projects across South Asia. EWI lists Transrail among its project-ecosystem partners, putting them on the same Bangladesh transmission tender shortlists.
• GS Engineering & Construction: GS E&C is a major Korean EPC contractor active in power transmission, substations and large infrastructure across emerging Asia. Listed by EWI as a partner/associate on Bangladesh projects, it competes for the same utility-tendered mega-packages.
• KEC International: KEC International is one of the world's largest EPC contractors for power transmission lines and substations, headquartered in India with strong South Asia execution footprint. EWI explicitly lists KEC as a partner/associate, indicating overlapping project ecosystems in Bangladesh. It is the closest large-scale direct peer on T&D EPC services.
• Sterling and Wilson Private Limited: Sterling and Wilson is an Indian EPC specialist with deep experience in transmission, substations and utility-scale power projects globally. It serves similar utility customers in emerging Asia and overlaps directly with EWI's T&D construction supervision and substation offerings.
• TATA Projects: TATA Projects is the infrastructure EPC arm of the Tata Group, executing large transmission, substations and urban-infrastructure projects across India and overseas. It is a direct South Asia T&D EPC peer and a credible alternative bidder for Bangladesh utility tenders.
• Energypac: Energypac is a Bangladesh-based power engineering company supplying switchgear, transformers and turnkey electrical solutions to local utilities and developers. Listed as an EWI partner/associate, it competes head-to-head on Bangladesh power-infrastructure tenders, making it the most local direct competitor.

Others

• Royal SMIT Transformers B.V. (SGB-SMIT Group): Royal SMIT Transformers, part of Europe's SGB-SMIT Group, is a 100-year-old manufacturer of large power transformers and reactors. EWI lists Royal SMIT as a core strategic partner for substation and transformer-related projects, making it a key upstream supplier and ecosystem peer rather than a direct competitor.
• CTC Global: CTC Global is the US-based developer and licensor of the ACCC conductor technology that EWI installs exclusively in Bangladesh. It is a technology supplier and partnership counterparty rather than a competitor, included here because it anchors EWI's flagship capability and the basis of EWI's most differentiated moat.

Broad incumbents

• Larsen & Toubro (L&T) Construction: L&T is India's largest EPC conglomerate and a leading global contractor for power transmission, substations and heavy infrastructure. It is a broad incumbent rather than a niche T&D peer, but routinely bids for the same mega utility tenders in South Asia that EWI also targets.
• Adani Energy Solutions Limited: Adani Energy Solutions is one of India's largest private power transmission and distribution operators and EPC players. While it also builds and owns transmission assets (a larger scale than EWI), its project profile, customer type and technology mix closely overlap with EWI's grid focus.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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