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.
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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
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.
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 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.
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 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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