How Cakeboxx Solved Cash Flow Problems and Achieved 6x Growth With Working Capital Financing

Rapid growth is every founder’s goal—but when cash flow can’t keep up, growth can quickly become a liability.

That was the challenge facing Cakeboxx, a Virginia-based shipping and logistics company that designs and manufactures custom shipping containers for renewable energy, aerospace, and defense customers. Despite strong demand and major contracts, Cakeboxx was constrained by working capital gaps that made it difficult to fulfill orders and scale sustainably.

Within their first year using Klear, Cakeboxx achieved 6x growth, reached profitability, cleared their order backlog, and financed over $10 million in invoices—all without dilutive funding.

Here’s how they did it.

The Problem: Cash Flow Couldn’t Keep Up With Demand

When Cakeboxx began working with Klear, they already had several large contracts in hand with aerospace firms, defense primes, and renewable energy suppliers. One of the largest opportunities was a $4 million contract to manufacture and ship custom containers for oversized wind turbine components.

While demand was strong, the financial reality was far more complex.

Large upfront production costs, shipping expenses, and delayed customer payments created serious cash flow pressure. Like many growing manufacturing and logistics businesses, Cakeboxx faced a mismatch between when costs were incurred and when revenue was actually collected.

That gap widened further when the Suez Canal closure caused a 90-day shipping delay, tying up capital and presenting an existential risk for a company with fewer than 10 employees.

The problem wasn’t demand—it was access to working capital financing at the right time.

The Solution: Klear Capital Intelligence Built for the Supply Chain

Klear partnered with Cakeboxx to address both sides of the problem: planning and financing.

Planning Capital Needs Across Complex Orders

The first step was understanding how much capital Cakeboxx needed—and when. Klear helped map cash inflows and outflows across long, complex order timelines, identifying where working capital gaps would occur.

The second step was using Klear’s platform to simplify it’s order-to-cash process, gain better visibility into receivables, payables, and overall cash flow. With hands-on coaching, Cakeboxx was able to improve capital planning and optimize the cash conversion cycle, including reducing delays tied to days sales outstanding (DSO). The result was a repeatable system for managing working capital as the business scaled.

Financing Invoices to Power Growth

With better planning in place, Klear provided invoice financing to ensure Cakeboxx could execute on large contracts without slowing growth.

In their first year alone, Klear financed multiple invoices totaling over $10 million, giving Cakeboxx access to non-dilutive funding precisely when it was needed.

Ensuring Continuity With a Small Team

As a lean organization, Cakeboxx also needed systems that could scale with minimal headcount. Klear’s platform became a system of record, enabling continuity through employee transitions and reducing operational risk as the company grew.

The Results: Profitable Growth in Year One

In their first year on the Klear platform, Cakeboxx achieved measurable results:

• 6x revenue growth
  
• Profitability achieved
  
• Order backlog cleared
  
• Over $10M in invoice financing
  
• On track for 3x+ growth in year two

For Cakeboxx, access to capital wasn’t just about surviving a difficult moment—it was about building a foundation for long-term growth. By pairing capital intelligence with flexible financing, Klear helped Cakeboxx unlock growth, protect margins, and confidently take on larger opportunities.

Why Working Capital Financing Matters for Growing Suppliers

Cakeboxx’s story reflects a broader reality for manufacturers, logistics providers, and suppliers across the supply chain. Long payment terms, high upfront costs, and unpredictable delays can create significant cash flow problems—even for companies with strong demand. Without the right financing and visibility, growth can stall.

Working capital financing, combined with better cash flow modeling and planning, allows businesses to:

• Fulfill large customer orders
  
• Improve supply chain resilience
  
• Reduce reliance on equity or rigid loans
  
• Scale sustainably without sacrificing control

Ready to Improve Your Cash Flow?

Cakeboxx’s story shows what’s possible when working capital financing is aligned with real-world order timelines. With the right planning and access to capital, growth doesn’t have to strain cash flow.

If your business is facing similar challenges—long payment cycles, large upfront costs, or rapid growth—Klear can help.

Reach out to our sales team at sales@klearbusiness.com to learn how Klear can support your next stage of growth.