Actis

Actis’ investment themes are driving by the rise of consumers in emerging markets.

Stories of how investments and business initiatives in the emerging markets have had societal impact.

The important role of entrepreneurs in the development of society in emerging markets.

Even emerging-market entrepreneurs for whom capital is not scarce find value in partnering with PE firms.

Adiba Ighodaro, Director of Investor Development at global private equity firm Actis, gives an overview of changing LP attitudes toward the emerging markets, Actis’ focus.

Our three African experts discuss private equity deal flow and investment theses in three key sectors – financial services, agribusiness and telecom.

A look into the young and growing African consumer population, with Hurley Doddy of Emerging Capital Partners, Fash Sawyerr of Actis, and Graham Stokoe of EY.

Experts at Emerging Capital Partners, Actis, and EY discuss investor interest in Africa, including misperceptions, myths, challenges, and opportunities in a dynamic and growing region.

Jonathon Bond, Partner and Head of Fundraising at London-based Actis, details the reasons behind Actis’ deal with the UK government to buy back 40% of the firm that the partners did not already own, and gives his views on the emerging markets private equity opportunity.

An executive summary of the Privcap thought leadership series about how entrepreneurs, backed by private capital, can impact emerging market economies.

An executive summary of the Privcap thought-leadership series on private equity in Africa.