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Blackstone, Bain agree India secondary saleBlackstone made a reported 3x on the $112m sale of Emcure Pharmaceuticals to Bain Capital.
- Actis in India healthcare exit
Sterling Hospitals’ promoter has bought back the firm’s 82% in the business.
- Actis closes energy fund on $1.15bn
The firm has already invested roughly half of the capital from its third energy fund.
- Apax opens in Brazil
The London-based firm has established a team of five deal makers to source investments in the region.
- Actis in $220m Africa energy deal
The UK-based emerging markets firm has added to its African energy portfolio by acquiring utilities in Cameroon.
- Amala expands with ex-Actis and ex-Altius hires
The UK-based placement agent has recruited a former Actis fund accountant and a former Altius Associates executive, in response to an improved fundraising environment and greater demand for its services in between capital-raises.
- Actis wraps up fundraising for global fund
After closing its main fund at the end of September, Actis hopes to tie up fundraising for a $160m Africa co-investment vehicle and a $1.1bn energy vehicle in the next few weeks.
- Actis in $48m India healthcare deal
The private equity firm has acquired a ‘significant stake' in Indian pharmaceutical company Symbiotec as it raises its third emerging markets fund.
- Actis hires new IR head
The appointment of Neil Brown comes as the firm attempts to wrap up fundraising for its Actis Global 4 vehicle, which is targeting $1.6bn.
- Private equity vets to launch African trade group
Founded by seven established private equity firms, the East Africa Venture Capital Association will launch on 7 November.