Actis

"We are a global pan-emerging market private equity firm 

With US$5 billion managed by 105 investment professionals we put our investors’ capital to work in 65 companies in total employing over 101,000 people.

With a first class track record

We have invested US$4.0bn in the emerging markets and realised US$2.2bn from US$867m cash invested since Actis was established in 2004.

A distinctive investment strategy

We invest in response to two trends: rising domestic consumption driven by the rapid expansion of the new consumer class, and the need for sustained investment in ​domestic infrastructure; education, energy, financial institutions, healthcare and real estate.

Rich deal flow in country

Actis is resolutely local. Our competitive intelligence and access to opportunities derive from close relationships on the ground. We match this local insight with a global sector approach. This yields great results. In India alone we have put over US$1bn to work to date. We have a particular strength in working with families and founders to professionalise their businesses. We take successful local brands and build them into world-class companies. Consequently many founders want to work with us. This results in unique deal flow.

Successfully mitigating risk

Revolutions, currency depreciation, inflation, bubbles, hot markets and downturns – our experience inherited from our 60 year legacy as part of the UK’s development arm, the Commonwealth Development Corporation or CDC, allows us to anticipate and mitigate those risks traditionally associated with the emerging markets.

A commitment to investing responsibly

Investing responsibly is especially important in the emerging markets. We make sure that civic society, our investors and our employees all benefit from how we invest capital as we build successful sustainable business...."

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