Private equity
Actis provides a variety of funding solutions for companies. We provide equity capital for buyout and growth transactions, typically with a minimum investment size of US$50m. We may take a controlling or a minority stake depending on the particular needs of the business shareholders and managers. Our local knowledge enables us to tailor our investment strategy to local market opportunities, both in terms of sector and deal type.
Much of the economic growth in emerging markets can be linked to the rise in personal wealth and consumption and increased investment in domestic infrastructure. Sectors that are typically stimulated by these drivers are naturally the sectors in which Actis invests. In private equity we focus on four key sectors:
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Business services
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Consumer
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Financial services
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Industrials
In each of these sectors, Actis has global sector teams operating across our markets. The teams have deep industry insight and provide the knowledge required to identify and find hidden value in investment opportunities. When combined with our understanding of the local market, the sector teams can tailor their sector-specific advice to local conditions and the full potential of our one firm approach is realised.


