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Actis to invest $42m in India’s Paras PharmaceuticalsActis, a UK Private equity firm, is investing $42 million to fund the expansion of an Indian over-the-counter healthcare and personal care business.
- Credit Suisse makes first private equity investment in India
A new private equity division of Credit Suisse has concluded its first investment in Asia with the acquisition of a 10 percent stake in India’s Binani Cement, a cement maker.
- Focus on…African real estate?
Is sub-Saharan African real estate ripe for the plucking? In a recent conversation with Judy Kuan, David Morley of Actis shared why the emerging markets specialist is prudently bullish on the region’s potential.
- New hires for Kirkland & Ellis, Lovells
The unprecedented churn rate of private equity lawyers continues with former Kirkland & Ellis associate Sam Pakbaz’s return to the firm after two years at a US hedge fund, while Lovells is rebuilding its private equity practice following the departure of Marco Compagnoni earlier this year.
- Actis to invest in India hospital group
Actis, UK private equity firm, is investing $15.5m to fund the expansion of an Indian hospital group that operates in Gujarat.
- Canadian government-sponsored Africa fund closes at $212m
The Canada Investment Fund for Africa, to be managed by emerging markets-focused firms Actis and Cordiant, will target mid-market opportunities across Africa.
- Flying into West Africa
Emerging markets investor Actis has hired former Go and Virgin Nigeria Airways founder Simon Harford to pilot its Nigerian operation. Robert Venes talks to Peter Schmid, Actis’ managing partner for Africa, about Harford’s appointment and the firm’s activities in the region.
- Actis hires financial services specialist
Mark Richards, an 18-year veteran of Barclays, is the second hire in recent months for Actis following the appointment of former Microsoft India MD Rajiv Kaul.
- 3i to build base in Beijing
The London-listed private equity firm has announced its plans to launch new Beijing operations in the autumn, focused solely on growth capital investments.
- Actis, Navis in Thai secondary deal
UK-based private equity firm Actis has sold a Thai wholesaler and retailer of English-language publications to Malaysia’s Navis Capital Partners.