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 Rwanda

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.

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.
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