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Actis is a leading private equity investor in emerging markets.
We invest globally in many emerging markets; however, we are most active in Africa, China, Malaysia and South Asia. We also specialise in the energy sector, principally through Globeleq, an emerging markets power operating company.
Actis is the preferred partner for many emerging markets’ management teams, fund investors, corporates and governments due to the very specific way we conduct business. We have:
- A clear geographic focus with experience and investment in relevant sectors
This enables us to make better-informed investment decisions and to spot the opportunities others might miss.
- Experienced emerging markets investors based on the ground in our markets
This gives fund investors better access to local deal flow and investee companies the support of an investor that understands their business environment. It also makes Actis better placed to assess and manage risk.
- Strong investment expertise and a good track record of getting deals done
For example, in 2004 our Nigerian US$40 million investment, Persianas, won Foreign Direct Investment's award for best African investment and we also completed two groundbreaking management buyouts; Unza, the largest independent personal care company in South East Asia; and Nitrex, the former nitrocellulose manufacturing and trading division of ICI in India.
- Supportive relationships with investee companies that deliver value beyond the money that we invest
They have access to Actis's international network of contacts, to our industry sector expertise, and to help and advice on introducing high standards of financial management and corporate governance.