Mandarin Capital is a private equity firm which invests in European mid-market enterprises (Italy, and to a lesser extent DACH region). The main investment criteria are export-oriented business, strong growth perspectives (organic growth, buy-and-build) and significant market potential in China and Europe respectively. The firm acquires a controlling/minority stake in a European Company and assists in the expansion strategy in China by means of acquisitions, greenfield investments, strategic alliances, identification of customers and selection of personnel. It was founded in 2007 and is based in Luxembourg, Luxembourg.