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About Kapabay
Our Story
Kapabay was launched by a team of forward-thinking young entrepreneurs, backed by seasoned industry veterans with over three decades of combined experience in the UK-Bangladesh apparel trade. Together, we united fresh digital vision with hard-earned operational know-how to reimagine one of the most outdated processes in global retail: textile sourcing.
By 2023, the UK clothing market had surpassed £60 billion, with strong growth in casualwear, denim, and knitwear. Yet UK retailers and wholesalers continued to face the same recurring challenges: unreliable supplier relationships, hidden costs, inconsistent quality, and long lead times. Bangladesh, despite being one of the world's largest apparel exporters, remained difficult to access in a transparent, efficient, and secure way.
Kapabay was founded to solve that problem. With the agility of a start-up and the credibility of industry veterans, we built the UK's first dedicated platform for direct-to-manufacturer sourcing from Bangladesh. Our network spans rigorously vetted factories in t-shirts, denim, and knitwear - categories worth over £8.4 billion annually, all operating under clear compliance, quality, and sustainability standards.
For UK buyers, Kapabay offers a simpler, fairer, and more reliable route into Bangladesh's garment ecosystem: factory-direct pricing, transparent processes, and end-to-end support. For Bangladeshi manufacturers, it creates direct access to trusted UK brands, long-term partnerships, and better trade practices.
The Team
Daiyan Zahedi
Nikolay Kirilov
Hamza Hashime
Values
Transparency
Clear pricing structures
Open communication channels
Visible supply chain
Regular performance reporting
Innovation
Continuous platform development
Integration of emerging technologies
Regular feature updates
User-driven improvements
Reliability
Strict quality control measures
Consistent service standards
Regular supplier audits
Dependable support systems
Sustainability
Environmental impact monitoring
Ethical manufacturing practices
Sustainable material options
Waste reduction initiatives
Partnership
Long-term relationship focus
Mutual growth opportunities
Knowledge sharing
Collaborative problem-solving
Mission
To democratise access to Bangladesh's world-class manufacturing capabilities for UK businesses whilst promoting sustainable and ethical trading practices. We're committed to creating transparent, efficient, and mutually beneficial partnerships between UK buyers and Bangladeshi manufacturers.
Vision
To become the definitive platform for UK-Bangladesh textile trade, driving innovation, sustainability, and growth in both markets. We envision a future where distance is no barrier to successful manufacturing partnerships.