Actis

Actis is an investment firm founded in 2004, specializing in growth markets across Africa, Asia, and Latin America. With its headquarters in London, Actis employs over 200 professionals, including approximately 120 investment experts, and operates from 16 offices globally. The firm has raised around US$14 billion since its inception and currently invests in about 70 companies, which collectively employ over 116,500 people. Actis focuses on a multi-asset strategy encompassing private equity, energy, infrastructure, and real estate. Its investment approach emphasizes "south-south" collaboration, leveraging local insights and sector expertise to deliver responsible, competitive returns. The firm targets various sectors, including energy infrastructure, digital infrastructure, and consumer services, while also prioritizing impact investments that contribute positively to communities and the environment.

Jitesh Agarwal

Principal, Energy Infrastructure

Abhishek Bansal

Partner, Energy Infrastructure

David Cooke

Director

Sherif Elkholy

Partner, ALLIF

Mauricio Giusti

Partner

Michael Harrington

Director

Lucy Heintz

Director

Natalie Kolbe

Partner

Grace Li

Principal

Glen Matsumoto

Partner, Long Life Infrastructure

Davi Mota

Partner, Long Life Infrastructure

Adrian Mucalov

Partner and Head of Long Life Infrastructure

Jun Ohashi

Partner and Head of Actis Japan, Energy Infrastructure

Rick Philips

Partner, Head of Private equity

Rick Phillips

Partner

Sumit Sen

Partner, Long Life Infrastructure

Alex Swirski

Principal, Energy Infrastructure

Ankur Trehan

Director, Private Equity

Past deals in Francophone Africa

Lekela Power

Private Equity Round in 2016
Lekela Power B.V. is a renewable energy generation platform focused on delivering utility-scale wind and solar projects across Africa. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Amsterdam, the company operates in countries such as Egypt, Ghana, South Africa, and Senegal. Lekela Power develops, constructs, and manages a portfolio of renewable energy projects that supply clean energy to a range of consumers, including government entities, utilities, and large-scale industrial users. By providing secure and reliable renewable energy, Lekela Power aims to support the continent's growth and development while contributing to the transition toward sustainable energy sources. The company operates as a subsidiary of Mainstream Renewable Power Limited.

ENEO Cameroon

Acquisition in 2014
ENEO owns and operates over 900MW of generation capacity and distributes electricity to more than 900,000 customers in Cameroon.

AutoXpress

Private Equity Round in 2014
AutoXpress Limited is a prominent supplier and service provider of tires, wheels, batteries, suspension parts, and related automotive equipment in East Africa, particularly in Kenya and Rwanda. Founded in 1958 and initially known as Nyanza Petroleum Dealers Limited, the company rebranded in 2008. AutoXpress offers an array of services including wheel alignment, balancing, camber, and caster adjustments, catering to a diverse clientele that includes retail customers, resellers, garages, and corporate fleet operators. The company aims to deliver efficient and high-quality service, establishing itself as a market leader in the region for automotive parts and services.

Vlisco

Acquisition in 2010
Vlisco Netherlands B.V. designs, produces, and sells colorful African fabrics, bags, shoes, and jewellery. It sells its products through its stores, as well as offers its products online. The company was founded in 1846 and is based in Helmond, the Netherlands. It has stores in Benin, Togo, Ivory Coast, the Netherlands, Nigeria, and Democratic Republic of the Congo. Vlisco Netherlands B.V. is a former subsidiary of Gamma Holding NV.

Banque Commerciale du Rwanda

Acquisition in 2004
Established in 1963 and headquartered in Kigali, Banque Commerciale du Rwanda (‘BCR’) was Rwanda’s second largest commercial bank with a market share of around 25% and an extensive branch network serving both commercial and retail customers.

Globeleq

Private Equity Round in 2001
Globeleq Africa Holdings Limited is a company based in London, United Kingdom, specializing in the development, construction, and operation of independent power plants across Africa. Founded in 2002, it manages a diverse portfolio of power generation assets, including natural gas, solar, wind, heavy fuel oil, and fuel oil facilities. Globeleq aims to empower Africa's growth by implementing various power-generating technologies tailored to different geographical locations. Through its operations, the company seeks to deliver positive impacts on local communities while contributing to a sustainable energy future in the region. Regional offices are located in Nairobi, Kenya; Cape Town, South Africa; and Douala, Cameroon.
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