We Buy in Germany.
We Grow in Asia.
Mervanda Capital connects European deal flow with Asian capital — acquiring profitable German businesses and unlocking their value through China distribution and ASEAN manufacturing.
Three Steps.
One Clear Edge.
We find stable, proven businesses in Germany where owners are ready to retire — then create real value by opening the Asian markets those businesses could never access on their own.
Buy in Germany
We target profitable, family-owned German SMEs where the owner is retiring. These are stable, cash-generating businesses with loyal customers and proven products — they just need a new chapter.
Sell into China
European brands carry genuine premium status in China. We open distribution through Tmall, JD.com, and Douyin — turning existing products into new revenue streams without changing what made the business good.
Optimise via ASEAN
We reduce costs and strengthen supply chains by connecting businesses with manufacturing and logistics partners across Vietnam, Malaysia, and Indonesia — improving margins without compromising quality.
The Edge Most
Funds Don't Have
Most investors can access Europe or Asia. Very few can genuinely do both. We sit at this intersection — with a regulated structure, deep regional relationships, and a team that has operated businesses on the ground across Southeast Asia and China for decades.
Every deal is evaluated individually. There is no blind pool. You see exactly what you are investing in before you commit.
Regulated & Transparent
Incorporated in Labuan since 2017. Registered with the Labuan Financial Services Authority. Independent fund administrator, annual audits, and full compliance framework.
Deal-by-Deal Clarity
No blind pool. Every investor sees the specific deal before committing. You know the business, the thesis, and the expected return — before a single dollar moves.
Fully Aligned Interests
We earn fees, equity stakes, and carried interest. Our economics are built around your returns — we only win when the deal works for you.
Real Execution, Not Just Ideas
We have lived and worked across Vietnam, China, Indonesia, and Singapore for decades. We do not pitch Asian distribution as a theory — we have the relationships to make it happen.
Industries with a
Built-in Asia Angle
Every deal must pass one test: is there a credible, executable path to Asian value creation? These are the sectors where European quality commands premium Asian pricing — and where our network creates a genuine advantage.
Consumer & Food
German food, beverage, and FMCG brands carry strong premium positioning in China. Direct e-commerce entry delivers fast revenue uplift after acquisition.
Cosmetics & Wellness
European beauty and wellness products are among the fastest-growing import categories in China and Southeast Asia. Brand story and quality create lasting pricing power.
Industrial Niche
Specialised manufacturers with strong IP and limited competition. ASEAN manufacturing partnerships drive significant margin improvement without losing product quality.
Technology & Software
B2B software and technology businesses with transferable IP. Asian localisation opens addressable markets many times larger than the European base.
Agriculture & Food Tech
Premium European agricultural products and sustainable food technology aligned with China's growing middle-class demand for safe, quality imports.
Real Estate & Property
Commercial real estate and income-producing property assets in Germany and Europe. Stable cash flow with the security of tangible underlying assets.
The People
Behind Every Deal
Lim Chee Hoe
Over 20 years of cross-border business experience across Indonesia, Vietnam, and Southeast Asia. Mr. Lim has built and led businesses in investment advisory, sales strategy, and private company operations across the region. As General Director and shareholder of Marvistar Joint Stock Company in Ho Chi Minh City, he brings deep operational knowledge of ASEAN markets and a track record of growing privately held businesses from the ground up.
Lee Ze Wen, Aaron
Serial entrepreneur with 8+ years building businesses across Singapore, Cambodia, and broader Asia. Former top-10 Relationship Manager at Standard Chartered Bank, and founder of multiple ventures including a parallel import business that reached USD 5M in monthly revenue within its first year. Mr. Lee specialises in capital raising, international business development, and building distribution networks across Asian markets.
Ready to Explore
a Deal Together?
We work with a select group of investors and deal partners. If you have capital to deploy, a business to sell, or an opportunity that fits our mandate — we want to hear from you.
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