Aberdeen Investments overview
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Brazil's private equity market continues to grow
The country's improved fiscal stability, currency appreciation and growing alts appetite from pension funds make it an increasingly favourable destination for PE managers.
Patria bulks up private markets unit for LatAm LPs
With the acquisition of Abrdn’s Europe PE business, the Brazilian alts giant would have about $9bn of fee-earning AUM to be put to work in mid-market strategies.
Side Letter: APAC's sidecar spate
Sidecars are being used in Asia-Pacific for reasons beyond just geopolitical uncertainty. Plus: late breaking news on Abrdn's European PE business; and VC and growth capital drag down Stanford's returns. Here's today's brief, for our valued subscribers only.
abrdn's Watson: Co-investment is a 'partnership approach'
Being an active co-investor can help inform all of a firm’s operations, says Alistair Watson, head of strategy innovation, private equity, at abrdn.
What Blackstone, Carlyle and abrdn look for in GP-led deals
Sponsors must ensure their own interests align with those of their existing LPs and the buyers to combat a rise in 'conflict washing', panellists at last week's Invest Europe forum warned.
Aberdeen Standard to ramp up co-investments globally
The newly-merged investment business of Aberdeen Asset Management and Standard Life Investments is seeking to boost its exposure to co-investments and increase its focus on investing in smaller GP deals.
Newly-merged Aberdeen Standard names China head
Amy Wang, former head of institutional business for Greater China at Amundi Pioneer Asset Management, has been brought on to strengthen the firm’s relationships with Chinese high net worth individuals and institutional investors.
Aberdeen and Standard Life to merge PE and infra roles
18-year SL Capital veteran Peter McKellar will sit on the investment management committee as head of private equity and infrastructure equity.
Aberdeen Investments contact information
Offices
1 George Street, Edinburgh, EH2 2LL, United KingdomContacts
| Name | Job title | Location | |
|---|---|---|---|
Key Contact Mr. Peter Branner | Job titleChief Investment Officer | LocationLondon, United Kingdom | Email  ----------- |
| Key ContactMr. Duncan Heath | Job titleInvestor Relations Director | LocationLondon, United Kingdom | Email ---------- |
| Ms. Siobhan Boylan | Job titleGroup Chief Financial Officer | LocationEdinburgh, United Kingdom | Email --------- |
| Ms. Irene Goh | Job titleDeputy Global Head of Multi-Asset Investment Solutions, Asia Pacific and Chief Executive Officer of Hong Kong | LocationCentral Hong Kong, Hong Kong | Email ---------- |
Aberdeen Investments fund commitments
Known fund commitments: 384
| Fund | Manager | Commitment date | Commitment size |
|---|---|---|---|
Manager ---------- | Commitment date- | Commitment size$33.633m | |
Manager ---------- | Commitment dateApr 2024 | Commitment size ----------- | |
Manager ----------- | Commitment dateDec 2023 | Commitment size ----------- | |
Aberdeen Investments funds managed
Closed funds: 40
| Fund | Fund size | Close date | Strategy |
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Fund size ------- | Close dateJun 2021 | Strategy ------ | |
Fund size ------- | Close dateFeb 2021 | Strategy --------- | |
Fund size ---------- | Close dateOct 2017 | Strategy ------ | |
Stories that mention Aberdeen Investments
India insight: 4 homegrown GPs you should know
With LP interest on the rise, PEI profiles four of the country's most notable private equity managers.
Women of Influence: F-M
Find out which women make up this year’s Women of Influence in Private Markets list.
Manulife IM leans into Japan despite ‘concerns’ over fund sizes, valuations
Manulife IM has added four APAC GP relationships this year, comprising two in India, one in Australia and another in Japan, senior managing director Liam Coppinger tells PEI.
Side Letter: AXA's one-stop shop – updated
AXA IM Prime wants to become a one-stop shop for GPs and LPs. Plus: Patria Investments secures a fundraising extension for its seventh flagship; and Carlyle is disappointed with its 2023 fundraising so far. Here's today's brief, for our valued subscribers only.
What are LPs looking for in tech investments?
We explore how LPs are approaching technology allocations in a tough market and what tech-focused managers are doing to stand out from the crowd.
How a French family office plays a role in IK’s strategy ramp-up
The acquisition provides Wendel Group with the foundation to raise third-party capital and for IK to branch out into other strategies.
Side Letter: SEC's private funds priorities
Private funds will be under scrutiny in the SEC's examinations next year. Plus: IK Partners is the latest in a spate of private markets M&As to take place this month. Here's today's brief, for our valued subscribers only.
Bringing growth capital into focus
After a blurring of the lines with venture and buyout strategies, market conditions are bringing greater clarity to growth capital.