China Opportunity Fund is a private-equity fund dedicated to investments in Chinese companies with potential for international development. The company has approximately € 48 million in assets (as of 30 September 2008), and is authorized to operate for a period of 6 years. Principal investors include: Banca Popolare di Milano, Cassa di Risparmio di Torino, De Agostini Group, Schneider Group and Lunelli Group. China Opportunity has made its first investments in the energy, financial services, media and manufacturing / shipbuilding sectors.