# Azarol Faizi

> Azarol Faizi is the founder and CEO of Bateriku.com, the Malaysian battery replacement and roadside assistance business he launched in 2014 after building an automotive battery supply company. An aeronautical engineering graduate of Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, he previously worked in steel fabrication, oil and gas, and Hyundai Corporation’s heavy industries business. His work now spans mobile technicians, local entrepreneurs, workshop partnerships and automotive training.

- **Role:** Founder & Chief Executive Officer at Bateriku.com
- **Organizations:** Bateriku.com, Astra Simfoni Sdn. Bhd., Akademi Bateriku Sdn. Bhd., BPlaz (M) Sdn. Bhd., Endeavor Malaysia, Hyundai Corporation, Unimasco Sdn. Bhd., Cleveland Bridge UK-EON
- **Nationality:** Malaysian
- **Education:** Bachelor of Engineering, Mechanical Engineering (Aeronautical), Universiti Teknologi Malaysia
- **Known for:** Selected at the 87th Endeavor International Selection Panel in April 2019., Led Bateriku to reported 2023 revenue of RM95 million., Bateriku’s September 2024 Series B raised US$7.4 million (RM34.7 million).

## Career timeline

- **1995** — Graduated from Universiti Teknologi Malaysia; began an engineering career in steel fabrication, later working in oil and gas.
- **1999** — Joined Hyundai Corporation; subsequently worked in heavy industries business development.
- **2005** — Left employment in September and established Astra Simfoni.
- **2006** — Began supplying batteries to Proton; the automotive supply business also served Mitsubishi and Perodua.
- **2014** — Launched Bateriku.com in March to deliver and install batteries for motorists.
- **2017** — Bateriku introduced its mobile app and gig technician programme.
- **2019** — Selected as an Endeavor Entrepreneur in Madrid in April.
- **2022** — Established Akademi Bateriku; MTDC led an external funding round.
- **2024** — Bateriku announced a US$7.4 million Series B in September.
- **2026** — Discussed regional expansion at the Malaysia Private Capital Forum in September.

## Achievements

- Selected at the 87th Endeavor International Selection Panel in April 2019.
- Led Bateriku to reported 2023 revenue of RM95 million.
- Bateriku’s September 2024 Series B raised US$7.4 million (RM34.7 million).
- Named in Malaysia’s Budget 2025 speech, which cited 1.5 million customers, 1,000 trained gig technicians and 100 entrepreneurs.

## Latest updates

- **2026-09** — Participated in the Built to Scale fireside chat at the Malaysia Private Capital Forum on 3 September; discussed regional expansion and an asset-light approach.
- **2026-02** — In Astro AWANI’s PuTERA35 coverage, explained the opportunity to scale an existing battery service nationwide and the importance of training technicians.
- **2024-10** — Named in Malaysia’s Budget 2025 speech.

## Links

- Website: https://www.bateriku.com/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/azarolfaizi/

---

Profile page: https://yespress.io/azarol-faizi
Published by YesPress — https://yespress.io
Last updated: 2026-10-15