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Actis Backs Chinese HealthcareActis has made a significant minority investment in Nanjing Micro-Tech, a manufacturer of specialist medical equipment to both Chinese and international hospitals and surgeries. This investment builds on Actis’ strong track record of healthcare investments in India.
- Actis strengthens its Africa team
Emerging markets firm Actis has bolstered its West African operations with the appointment of Kingdom Zephyr partner Mark Ransford as a director.
- Actis promotes trio to partner
Emerging markets-focused investment group Actis, which remains in negotiations with the UK government over the 40% of the business still owned by state agency DfID, has promoted three of its executives to partner.
- Holiday season round-up: Europe, MENA and Asia Deals
Private equity firms across the world clamoured to round off the year on a high, leading to a slew of new investments and exits.
- GA promotes three after active 2011
The firm has promoted Jing Hong to managing director after a busy year in which it completed 13 investments in more diverse geographies than any year in its history.
- EMPEA appoints Helios exec as first Africa chair
The Emerging Markets Private Equity Association has appointed Henry Obi, the chief operating officer of Helios Investment Partners, as its first chairman of the newly-created EMPEA Africa Council.
- Washington State breaks $2bn on 2011 commitments
The $78bn retirement system allocated around $550m to two private equity funds, including forming a new relationship with emerging markets giant Actis.
- PEI EM Forum: Africa trumps other markets
African countries such as Egypt and Nigeria hold many attractive investment opportunities, Pontefract managing partner James Seymour said at PEI's emerging markets conference in London.
- Actis tracks down South African deal
Emerging markets private equity investor Actis has acquired South African vehicle tracking business for $434m, according to the firm. It is its first investment in the crime sector.
- Actis partner to join Providence
Providence Equity Partners has hired Tao Sun to head its China investments.