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 SADC

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.

Food Lover's Market

Venture Round in 2015
Food Lover's Market, part of the Fruit and Veg City Group founded in 1993, has established itself as a prominent grocery chain in South Africa, boasting over 130 stores. The company focuses on providing a diverse selection of fresh produce, including fruits, vegetables, and meats, as well as groceries, healthy snacks, beverages, and ready-to-eat options from its deli and bakery. This comprehensive approach allows customers to conveniently access a wide range of food items in one location. In addition to its core offerings, Food Lover's Market has expanded its reach by partnering with Caltex to introduce Freshstop, enhancing the convenience of shopping for fresh food at service stations.

Coricraft Group

Private Equity Round in 2015
Coricraft Group Proprietary is a home furnishings and accessories retailer.

Tekkie Town

Private Equity Round in 2014
Tekkie Town, founded in June 2001, is a leading sport and lifestyle shoe chain. With over 250 stores countrywide, we cater for the entire family's needs, all ages, genders and any foot size-big or small. Tekkie Town is the answer to quality leisure, school, fashion or sports footwear. They stock the widest range of branded footwear and accessories, like Adidas, Cat, Hi-Tec, Merrell, New Balance, Nike, Puma, Reebok and much more. Tekkie Town found a niche in the South African sports and lifestyle footwear market ten years ago due to the lack of service, attention to customers needs and the unchecked inflation of product prices in the market place. Tekkie Town was also brave enough to identify and open stores in rural South Africa, living close to their purpose of bringing branded footwear to all South Africans at the best possible prices. Tekkie Town promise to continue with exceptional customer service while bringing you the widest range of best quality footwear at the best possible prices. Tekkie Town - Great Brands at Great Prices.

York Commercial Park

Venture Round in 2013
York Commercial Park provides the Zambian logistics market with state of the art facilities, capable of matching the ever growing requirements of the region.

Paycorp Holdings

Acquisition in 2013
Bancstac is a payment systems provider based in Johannesburg, South Africa, offering a variety of payment solutions such as ATMs, card issuing, and acceptance technology. Founded in 1999, the company has established itself as a key player in the financial services sector, focusing on financial inclusion and better access to banking services for the under-banked population. Bancstac operates a network of over 5,000 ATMs across Southern Africa and has deployed more than 22,000 payment terminals and over 500 card programs. The company is committed to maintaining high standards of corporate governance and has achieved PCI compliance, ensuring the security of card data. Bancstac maintains strong relationships with various banks and card associations in its operating regions and engages collaboratively with regulatory bodies. Currently, the company operates in 16 countries across sub-Saharan Africa and South East Asia, with plans for expansion into Eastern Europe.

Tracker Connect

Private Equity Round in 2011
Tracker Connect (Pty) Ltd. is a South African company that specializes in providing vehicle tracking devices and safety solutions for both personal and business applications. Founded in 1996 and based in Randburg, Tracker Connect serves a diverse range of clients, including original equipment manufacturers, dealers, insurers, and fleet operators. The company offers a comprehensive suite of services, including vehicle tracking, stolen vehicle recovery systems, fleet management, and telematics, utilizing RF and GSM-GPS networks across South Africa and neighboring countries. Its solutions aim to assist clients in recovering stolen vehicles, combating crime, and monitoring the performance of corporate drivers.

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.

EMP

Acquisition in 2010
The Emerging Markets Payments Group was established to deliver world-class electronic payments services to banks, retailers, governments and consumer finance institutions across the Middle East and Africa. The EMP Group is committed to remain at the forefront of this revolution by creating a payments platform that drives card penetration and other payment methodologies in these emerging markets. The EMP Group concluded its first acquisition (MSCC, based in Egypt) in July 2010 and its second acquisition (Visa Jordan Card Services, based in Jordan) in August 2011. Its third acquisition (ACET Processing, based in South Africa) was concluded in February 2012. EMP Group now serves more than 130 banks and 30,000 retailers and other merchants across 45 countries in Africa and the Middle East and offers the full range of card schemes, including Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Diners Club and China UnionPay, and can address all payments channels, including card, mobile and internet.

RTT

Acquisition in 2009
The RTT Group has gained tremendous experience and insight into a multitude of markets over the last 33 years, which has positioned the business to address custom specific channel supply chain models across all industries. The Company is a mature business with longevity and the relationships with our customers are built on shared ownership of the results that are being pursued together. Our business relationships are built on trust which enables transparency and shared information. By providing access to this information; RTT remain a strategic partner, thinking ahead, identifying ways to add additional value, and participating as part of our customer’s ‘team’. Today's trading is becoming increasingly dynamic and volatile, as client and consumers become more sophisticated, they demand the right product, at the right time, at the right price and at the right place. Whereas quality was the competitive weapon of the past, customer responsiveness, or time-to-market is the differentiator today. Given the complexity of a typical supply chain processes; correct supply chain planning enables companies to intelligently manage the activities of the total supply chain. RTT have been an industry leader in specialised supply chain solutions including highly focused areas of the complex retail models. The time and depth spent and the investments made into the retail models have become strategic to our client and customer partnerships. RTT understands our diverse client base’s strategic focus areas of cost efficiency, improved service with all initiatives focused on fit-for-purpose solutions. Supply chains in Africa face significant challenges to security of product and intellectual property.

ACTOM

Acquisition in 2008
ACTOM (Pty) Ltd. is a South African company specializing in the manufacture, distribution, repair, and servicing of electromechanical equipment. Founded in 1967 and based in Boksburg, the company operates 43 production facilities and 36 distribution centers across the country, employing approximately 7,500 people. ACTOM provides a diverse range of products, including boilers, environmental solutions, motors, electrical systems, and power transformers, catering to various industries such as mining, utilities, and manufacturing. The company also offers consulting, project management, and repair services for electric motors and generators, as well as hydraulic engineering services for the offshore oil and gas sectors. With a commitment to meeting the growing demand for electricity in South Africa, ACTOM serves its clients through an extensive network of distribution outlets and resellers.

RTT

Acquisition in 2007
The RTT Group has gained tremendous experience and insight into a multitude of markets over the last 33 years, which has positioned the business to address custom specific channel supply chain models across all industries. The Company is a mature business with longevity and the relationships with our customers are built on shared ownership of the results that are being pursued together. Our business relationships are built on trust which enables transparency and shared information. By providing access to this information; RTT remain a strategic partner, thinking ahead, identifying ways to add additional value, and participating as part of our customer’s ‘team’. Today's trading is becoming increasingly dynamic and volatile, as client and consumers become more sophisticated, they demand the right product, at the right time, at the right price and at the right place. Whereas quality was the competitive weapon of the past, customer responsiveness, or time-to-market is the differentiator today. Given the complexity of a typical supply chain processes; correct supply chain planning enables companies to intelligently manage the activities of the total supply chain. RTT have been an industry leader in specialised supply chain solutions including highly focused areas of the complex retail models. The time and depth spent and the investments made into the retail models have become strategic to our client and customer partnerships. RTT understands our diverse client base’s strategic focus areas of cost efficiency, improved service with all initiatives focused on fit-for-purpose solutions. Supply chains in Africa face significant challenges to security of product and intellectual property.

Alexforbes

Acquisition in 2007
Alexander Forbes Group Holdings Limited is a provider of integrated retirement, investment, and insurance solutions for individuals and businesses, both in South Africa and internationally. For individuals, the company offers a range of services including money management, budgeting, savings, retirement funds, healthcare solutions, life and risk cover, estate planning, and private wealth management. For businesses, Alexander Forbes provides consulting and actuarial services, retirement fund services, healthcare consulting, and group insurance solutions to protect assets and earnings. The company also addresses emerging market needs in Africa and offers trust and beneficiary services for managing death benefits. Founded in 1935 and headquartered in Sandton, South Africa, Alexander Forbes was previously known as Alexander Forbes Equity Holdings Proprietary Limited, changing its name in June 2014.

Kilombero Valley Teak

Private Equity Round in 2006
Kilombero Valley Teak Company Ltd., a private teak plantation company, engages in planting, harvesting, managing, and protecting teak plantations. The company also processes, produces, markets, and exports various timber and value added products, such as rough squares, air and kiln dried rough sawn timbers, finger jointed edge glued panels, unfinished solid floorings, and decking products. In addition, it engages in protecting and managing native forests and wetlands. The company sells its products in Tanzania and internationally. Kilombero Valley Teak Company Ltd. was founded in 1992 and is based in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.

SAVCIO

Private Equity Round in 2005
SAVCIO is a privately-owned provider of maintenance and repair services for rotating electrical equipment and transformers in Africa.

Peters Papers

Acquisition in 2005
Peters Papers (Pty) Ltd. is a prominent paper merchant based in Johannesburg, South Africa, catering to the printing, packaging, and design industries across Africa. Established in February 1963 by Ronnie Peters, the company initially focused on importing paper products directly from global mills. Over the years, it expanded its operations to include extensive warehousing and a robust distribution network, enabling it to meet the growing demands of its clientele. Peters Papers offers a diverse range of products, including carbonless papers, coated papers, packaging boards, and security papers, and distributes over 100,000 tons annually to more than 3,000 customers. The company partners with over 40 renowned paper mills worldwide and operates branches in Cape Town, Port Elizabeth, and Durban, along with a fully owned subsidiary in Namibia. Its commitment to supporting its offerings through a comprehensive logistics infrastructure has solidified its reputation as the largest paper merchant in South Africa.

CDC-PTL Holdings

Private Equity Round in 2003
CDC-PTL Holdings is a special purpose vehicle.

Rusitu Valley Development

Venture Round in 2003
Rusitu Valley Development is owns and operates coffee, dairy, and tobacco farms.

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.

Prime Cure

Private Equity Round in 2000
Prime Cure is an accredited managed healthcare organization in South Africa, specializing in providing a comprehensive range of healthcare services to medical schemes, insurers, and employer groups. Fully owned by Kaelo, Prime Cure is committed to enhancing the physical and psychological wellbeing of its clients. The organization offers various healthcare solutions, including occupational wellness programs and managed care initiatives, specifically focusing on dental and HIV management. Its services encompass primary care through general practitioners, access to acute and chronic medication, and basic radiology and pathology. Additionally, Prime Cure provides secondary benefits such as specialist consultations and auxiliary services, as well as tertiary support for hospitalization, ensuring a holistic approach to healthcare.
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