Isobel Markham
Isobel Markham is Editor of Private Equity International, overseeing the editorial content of the monthly magazine and contributing news and analysis for PrivateEquityInternational.com. Based in New York, Isobel works closely with private equity-focused colleagues across PEI Media’s offices in New York, London and Hong Kong. She is a graduate of Columbia University’s Graduate School of Journalism.
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In the 12 months since its spin-out from AXA, Ardian’s AUM has grown by $14bn
The sale values the Chinese medical company at around $195 million
The German listed firm has sold automotive dealership Dr. Vogler, its longest-held investment
The UK mid-market firm has closed two big new funds in just five months
The sale will net UK-based Montagu a return of 2x
The UK firm is boosting its team following last year’s successful fund close
The fund, which is targeting $30m, says it’s the first to reach a first close in Sri Lanka since 2009
The first nine months of 2014 have been the strongest period for Asia M&A since records began
CapMan was initially seeking €175m for its second Russia-specific vehicle
Qubit has raised $26m in its latest round of fundraising