Aberdeen Asset Management

Aberdeen Asset Management is a global investment management firm that manages assets for institutional and retail clients through its offices worldwide. The firm focuses on delivering strong fund performance across various asset classes, leveraging its expertise to maintain a sustainable competitive advantage.

Myron Zhu

Co-head of Private Equity Asia Pacific

9 past transactions

Metro Ligero Oeste

Venture Round in 2016
Metro Ligero Oeste, S.A. is a public transport company based in Madrid, Spain, that has been operational since July 2007. It specializes in light rail services, specifically managing the ML2 and ML3 lines that connect the municipalities of Boadilla del Monte, Alcorcón, and Pozuelo de Alarcón to the wider Madrid transportation network, which includes underground, suburban rail, and bus services. As a concessionary company, it plays a vital role in facilitating efficient and sustainable transit options for the region's residents and workers. Metro Ligero Oeste is a subsidiary of Obrascon Huarte Lain SA and operates under the coordination of the Consorcio Regional de Transporte de Madrid (CRTM).

Arden Asset Management

Acquisition in 2016
Arden Asset Management LLC is a New York-based hedge fund specialist established in 1993 that focuses on creating and managing diversified hedge fund portfolios. The firm serves a global client base, including institutional investors such as public and corporate pension funds, endowments, foundations, and other investment advisers. Arden offers a variety of investment solutions, including private funds and a family of registered funds that encompass various strategies executed by experienced hedge fund managers. The firm customizes portfolios tailored to specific investment objectives and guidelines, employing a disciplined, research-driven investment process that combines fundamental and quantitative analysis. With a commitment to employee ownership, Arden Asset Management maintains a strong focus on providing alternative investment solutions while leveraging in-house research for portfolio construction.

FLAG Capital Management

Acquisition in 2015
FLAG Capital Management, founded in 1994, is a financial services firm based in Stamford, Connecticut, specializing in investment solutions for clients with limited access to premier venture capital fund managers. The firm has expanded its investment capabilities over the years, catering to a diverse clientele that includes private and public retirement plans, foundations, endowments, and ultra-high net worth individuals. In 2012, FLAG acquired Squadron Capital Management Limited, enhancing its reach in the Asia-Pacific region. FLAG offers a comprehensive platform encompassing venture capital, private equity, and real assets, along with customizable fund administration and reporting services. The firm has been entrusted with nearly $7 billion in client commitments and is registered as an investment adviser under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940 and the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission. In 2015, FLAG was acquired by Aberdeen Asset Management.

Scottish Widows Investment Partnership

Acquisition in 2013
Scottish Widows Investment Partnership (SWIP) was a significant asset management firm based in Edinburgh, Scotland, recognized as one of the largest in Europe. The firm specialized in investing across a diverse range of asset classes, including equities, property, bonds, and cash, and offered expert solutions in multi-manager and multi-asset strategies. Its teams were known for their exceptional performance, driven by in-depth research and the ability to quickly identify and capitalize on investment opportunities. SWIP aimed to deliver superior risk-adjusted returns and high-quality service to a diverse clientele, which included individuals, pension funds, charities, and financial institutions worldwide. However, as of March 2014, SWIP was acquired by Aberdeen Asset Management and is no longer in operation.

Artio Global Investors

Acquisition in 2013
Artio Global Investors provides portfolio management and fund management services to its clients through its subsidiaries.

Citel

Venture Round in 2004
Citel is a leading provider of VoIP migration solutions, specializing in enabling enterprises to transition to IP telephony while maximizing their existing telecommunications investments. Founded in 1995 in Nottingham, UK, the company initially focused on computer telephony integration applications and has since expanded its offerings to include a comprehensive range of network-edge products. Citel's technology allows traditional telephones to make calls via internet protocols, providing organizations with cost-effective communication solutions without the need to invest in new IP phones. Through its innovative hardware and technology, Citel helps businesses realize the productivity and financial benefits associated with modern telephony systems.

Essential Viewing

Series A in 2001
Founded in 1999 to commercialise leading edge video compression technology developed at the University of Strathclyde, Essential Viewing provides a suite of products that enable the wide area transport of real-time and on-demand video streams over any communications network, including GPRS, 3G and Satellite.

Voxar

Venture Round in 2000
Voxar is the acknowledged leader in 3D for PACS. The company develops 3D medical imaging software, which allows the rapid display and analysis of 3D medical scan images from CT, MRI, PET and Ultrasound for scanner modality workstations or embedded into PACS.

Appsco

Series B in 2000
AppsCo Software Limited, established in 1998 and headquartered in Surrey, United Kingdom, specializes in data mart and analytic application development tools. The company offers AppsMart, an innovative environment that allows developers to create data marts using predefined templates and standardized processes. This patent-pending technology simplifies the development of analytic applications across various vertical markets. AppsCo also provides a secure, centralized portal for accessing company applications, enhancing visibility and control over user access. Employees benefit from a user-friendly dashboard that integrates single sign-on (SSO) capabilities, while enterprises experience reduced operational burdens through streamlined management of application access. With additional operations in Bellevue, Washington, AppsCo is privately held and supported by several venture capital firms.
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