Actis

Actis is a prominent investment firm specializing in growth markets across Africa, Asia, and Latin America. Established in 2004, it has raised $14 billion and employs over 200 people, including around 120 investment professionals, across 16 global offices. Actis focuses on a multi-asset strategy that encompasses private equity, energy, infrastructure, and real estate. The firm is committed to responsible investing, leveraging local knowledge and sector expertise to drive competitive returns. Its investment philosophy emphasizes "south-south" relationships, fostering collaboration and knowledge-sharing between emerging markets. Actis manages various funds targeting sectors such as financial services, education, health, energy, and real estate, with a strong emphasis on impact investing. The firm has a significant footprint in approximately 70 companies worldwide, creating over 116,500 jobs.

Jitesh Agarwal

Principal, Energy Infrastructure

Sanjiv Aggarwal

Partner of Energy

Rahul Agrawal

Director:Energy

Sandeep Awasthi

Principal

Abhishek Bansal

Partner, Energy Infrastructure

Neil Brown

Head of Investor Development Group

Torbjorn Caesar

Senior Partner & Chairman

Raghvendra Chandak

Principal

Mahesh Ramchand Chhabria

Partner

David Cooke

Partner, Private Equity

Virginia Doble

Marketing Director

Rodger Du

Principal, Real Estate

Sherif Elkholy

Partner, ALLIF

Marcelo Guerra Filho

Principal: Energy

Jake Geng

Associate

David Grylls

Senior Advisor

Lucy Heintz

Partner & Head of Energy Infrastructure

Adiba Ighodaro

Partner and Head, Investor Development Group, Americas

Vijay Jacob

Investment Principal

Mikael Karlsson

Partner

Natalie Kolbe

Partner and Head of Private Equity

Sachin Korantak

Director

Praveen Kumar

Principal

Mikael Larlsson

Partner, Head of Actis Energy

Patrick Ledoux

Partner and Head of Latin America

Max Lin

Partner

William Lu

Director, Real Estate

Barry Lynch

Partner, Energy and Infrastructure

Glen Matsumoto

Partner, Long Life Infrastructure

Bruno Moraes

Director: Energy

David Morley

Partner & Vice Chairman, real estate, private equity

Davi Mota

Director: Infrastructure

Andrew Newington

Chief Operating Officer, Chief Investment Officer and Partner

Shami Nissan

Head of Responsible Investment

Paul Owers

Partner, General Counsel

Sid Parekh

Associate

Rick Phillips

Partner, Head of Private Equity

Daniel Price

Principal

Ragheb Rami

Managing Director

Sumit Sen

Director: Infrastructure

Ashish Singh

Partner; Real Estate

Karthik Srinivasan

Principal

Prabir Talati

Director

Louise Thomas

Investment Professional

Michael Till

Partner and Co-Head of Energy

Mukesh Tiwari

Director

Jayesh M. Trivedi

Partner, Head of South Asia and Director

Susan Wilkins

COO, Partner

Philippe Wind

Director of Energy Fund

John van Wyk

Partner

Yan Zhao

Associate

Dong Zhong

Partner

Past deals in South Africa

Lekela Power

Private Equity Round in 2016
Lekela Power B.V. is a renewable energy generation platform that delivers utility scale wind and solar projects into commercial operation in Africa. The company currently develops, constructs, and operates a portfolio of projects in Egypt, Ghana, South Africa, and Senegal. It provides renewable energy to consumers, such as government, utilities, and large-scale industrial consumers. The company was founded in 2015 and is headquartered in Amsterdam, the Netherlands. Lekela Power B.V. operates as a subsidiary of Mainstream Renewable Power Limited.

Food Lover's Market

Venture Round in 2015
Fruit and Veg City was started in 1993 by brothers Brian and Mike Coppin. Since those humble beginnings the Group has grown exponentially with over 130 stores across South Africa and beyond. We have always endeavoured to bring our customers a wide variety of fresh produce at the best possible price, and in recent years we’ve expanded our offering to include groceries. The Food Lover’s Markets, the latest store-concept evolution in the Fruit and Veg journey, have already made their mark on the South African food retail landscape with the incredible shopping experience they provide. We have also taken an inevitable step in the direction of service station forecourt retail by partnering with Caltex to bring you Freshstop, the fresher take on convenience.

Coricraft Group (Pty) Ltd

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.

Bancstac

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. provides vehicle tracking devices for personal and business needs. It serves automotive markets, which include original equipment manufacturers, dealers, insurers, fleet operators, and consumers. The company was founded in 1996 and is based in Randburg, South Africa.

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 is an African electrical engineering and manufacturing company based in Boksburg, South Africa. It operates 43 production facilities and 36 distribution centers across the country, employing approximately 7,500 people. The company specializes in the manufacture, distribution, repair, and servicing of electromechanical equipment for various industries, including mining, utilities, and industrial sectors. Actom's product range includes low-voltage motors, gearboxes, medium-voltage motors, boilers, environmental solutions, and electrical systems. Additionally, it provides a variety of services such as project management, installation, and customer support. The company addresses diverse needs in the electro-mechanical industry, catering to both large-scale infrastructure projects and smaller applications while ensuring a reliable supply of electrical solutions to meet national demand. Actom was established in 1967 and was formerly known as Alstom Electrical Industries before rebranding in 2009.

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.

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., a paper merchant, supplies products and services to printing, packaging, and design industries in Africa. The company offers carbonless papers, cast coated papers and boards, coated papers, house brands, office papers, packaging boards, security papers, self adhesive papers, and synthetic grades. It distributes products through its sales and distribution outlets in South Africa and Namibia. The company was founded in 1963 and is based in Johannesburg, South Africa.

Globeleq

Private Equity Round in 2001
Globeleq Generation Limited develops, builds, and operates renewable power projects in Africa and the Americas. It operates a portfolio of natural gas, solar, wind, HFO, and fuel oil power generation assets. The company was founded in 2002 and is based in London, United Kingdom with regional offices in Nairobi, Kenya; Cape Town, South Africa; and Doula, Cameroon.

Prime Cure

Private Equity Round in 2000
Prime Cure is an accredited managed healthcare organisation providing health care services to medical schemes, insurers and employer groups across a wide range of options. Prime Cure Health is 100% owned by Kaelo. Kaelo provides innovative, essential, healthcare solutions enabling the physical and psychological wellbeing of all South Africans.