Actis overview
Stories about Actis

Actis’ Michael Harrington ‘encouraged’ by infrastructure deal pipeline
'We continue to see a steady flow of opportunities in growth markets infrastructure.'

Waste management: 10 PE deals in 'highly fragmented' sector
EQT, INVL and Actis are among the firms investing in the waste management sector.

Actis-led consortium buys South African tower platform Swiftnet
The Actis-led consortium includes international and local investors including the Mineworkers Investment Company.

Actis on the emerging markets multiplier effect
It is possible to generate competitive returns in emerging markets alongside outsized impact, from social outcomes to the energy transition, say Shami Nissan at Actis and Sumit Barat at portfolio company BluPine Energy

Sri Lanka's Ironwood sees India's PE boom as a tailwind for local exits
The local firm has navigated Sri Lanka's political and economic upheaval to complete two exits, with a third underway, managing partner Hiran Embuldeniya tells PEI.

General Atlantic wraps up acquisition of Actis
Actis is a global investor in sustainable infrastructure.

Actis’ Jaroslava Korpanec: CEE fiscal advantage should boost dealflow
'Wind and solar will continue to dominate – most of the CEE is still behind on delivering targets in those areas.'
Actis contact information
Offices
Contacts
| Name | Job title | Location | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Key Contact | Job titleSenior Director & Head of Marketing | LocationLondon, United Kingdom | Email |
| Key Contact | Job titleChief Operations Officer | LocationLondon, United Kingdom | Email |
Job titleChairman & CEO, Investment Management | LocationLuxembourg, Luxembourg | Email | |
Job titleManaging Director, Digital Infrastructure | LocationJohannesburg, South Africa | Email | |
Actis funds managed
Closed funds: 22
| Fund | Fund size | Close date | Strategy |
|---|---|---|---|
Fund size | Close dateSep 2024 | Strategy | |
Fund size | Close dateApr 2015 | Strategy | |
Fund size | Close dateDec 2013 | Strategy | |
Stories that mention Actis
Women of Influence on AI's impact on alternatives
When we asked this year’s cohort of standout women in private markets about the most significant trends shaping their asset classes, artificial intelligence was top of mind.
Sustainability: Managers double down on value creation and metrics
After an era of exuberance, expansion and ‘rockstar’ roles, sustainability in private markets is being more closely tethered to value creation.
Number Crunch: MENA is an oasis in a fundraising desert
The Middle East and North Africa region has become increasingly attractive to managers as they attempt to tap its massive stock of sovereign wealth fund capital.
Is deglobalisation the new globalisation?
A new world order is expected to reshape the private markets opportunity set over the next five years.
Women of Influence 2025: Infrastructure
Meet the infrastructure specialists on the 2025 Women of Influence list.
Sagard's Unigestion PE acquisition is latest in industry consolidation trend
All of Unigestion's $12.5bn PE AUM will be consolidated with Sagard's holdings following the deal.
PAI alumni-led Fremman to surpass target for sophomore vehicle
The European mid-market firm, which recently launched an office in Milan, expects to hold the final close for Fremman 2 in Q4 2025.
Side Letter: 'Retail' hurdles
Accessing the mass market will require a change in thinking and operational approach from GPs. Plus: a MENA fund close; and managers are increasingly benchmarking compensation. Here's today's brief, for our valued subscribers only.
