Europe ↔ China
VANQIO helps European entrepreneurs find manufacturers, develop products and meet business partners in China.
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11 November 2026
Foshan → Shantou
桥
Our story
On 11 November 2026, VANQIO took shape on a high-speed train from Foshan to Shantou. That month, Dutch entrepreneur Seine was travelling through China and meeting manufacturers, suppliers and local entrepreneurs in person.
VANQIO brings together the Dutch word ‘van’ and the Chinese 桥 (qiáo), meaning bridge. It is a bridge between China and Europe, between people, and between an idea and the possibilities you discover along the way.
Those encounters shape how we work. We want to know who is behind a company, what can be checked in person and whether the people on both sides want to work together.
Seine · VANQIO
What we do
From an existing product brief to your own design. We compare manufacturers on specifications, minimum orders, lead times and available samples. Where possible, we put you in direct contact with the manufacturer.
Start with a paid sourcing assessment or request a supplier shortlist.
Looking for a distributor, manufacturing partner or another kind of collaboration? We define the search, consider both sides’ interests and prepare targeted introductions.
A search brief, focused shortlist and introductions where there is mutual interest.
Travel with a purpose. We build a programme around factory visits and business meetings, with time to get to know the local culture and cuisine.
A tailored itinerary with objectives for each visit and a budget for support.
How we work
We agree upfront on deliverables, roles, fees and any commissions. We also assess what’s feasible for smaller orders.
We discuss your product, partnership goals or reason for travelling.
We review requirements, quantities, budget, timing and conditions, then define the initial scope.
We use local contacts and targeted research to identify candidates.
We review available information and arrange introductions or factory visits where useful.
We coordinate quotes, samples and specifications and support discussions on terms.
We agree which checks fit the product, supplier and scope and arrange the relevant support.
We help coordinate delivery, documents and the next order.
We handle the brief, targeted research, introductions and coordination. You decide who to work with.
When needed, we coordinate independent inspections, laboratory testing or logistics with specialists. We agree scope and costs upfront.
We are working on a list of verifiable opportunities and a private workspace for active projects.
Start your project
Tell us about your project. An introductory call helps clarify the brief. We can then propose a paid scope, timeline and fee.
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