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Abraaj offloads Egyptian healthcare businessThe global firm is selling a partial stake in the diagnostics service provider to Actis
- Friday Letter: Proof of concept
Why emerging market investor Actis is advancing an $800 million bet on renewable energy
- Actis expands renewables strategy into India, Africa
The emerging markets investor is planning two other platforms to join its existing ones in Chile, Brazil and Mexico
- Actis ties up $65m South African shoe deal
This the firm’s second deal this week having also invested $100m in a Brazilian broker
- Actis commits $250m to Mexican energy
This is the latest investment from Actis's third energy fund which closed on $1.15bn last year
- Dechert poaches Asia PE expert from OMM
One of Asia’s legal veterans Dean Collins will spearhead the firm’s new Singapore office
- Actis eyes Alex Forbes exit after $1bn float
The firm has already made a partial exit following South Africa's biggest IPO for four years
- Exclusive: Actis expands RI team
The firm has hired Shami Nissan, formerly of PwC, as a director in London
- Actis seals African electricity exit
The firm bought Uganda-based Umeme in 2005 and will retain a minority stake in the business.
- Into Africa?(2)
Both LPs and GPs alike seem increasingly convinced by the attractiveness of Africa as an investment destination. Some will inevitably be disappointed. But that shouldn't put investors off.