Actis is a prominent private equity firm established in 2004, headquartered in London, United Kingdom. Specializing in growth markets across Africa, Asia, and Latin America, Actis focuses on sectors such as energy infrastructure, digital infrastructure, real estate, and consumer technology. The firm employs over 200 professionals, including approximately 120 investment experts, and operates from 16 offices worldwide. Actis has raised significant capital since its inception, investing in around 70 companies globally that collectively employ over 116,500 individuals. The firm adopts a unique 'south-south' investment strategy, emphasizing intra-growth market opportunities and leveraging local knowledge and relationships to foster responsible, competitive returns. With a culture of active ownership and deep sector expertise, Actis positions itself as a trusted partner for investors, management teams, entrepreneurs, and governments.
2406 China World Tower 2, No 1 Jianguomenwai Avenue, Chaoyang District, Beijing 100004, China / 713 China World Tower 2, No 1 Jianguomenwai Avenue, Chaoyang District, Beijing 100004, China
David Cooke
Director
Sherif Elkholy
Director
Michael Harrington
Director
Lucy Heintz
Director
Natalie Kolbe
Partner
Chu Kong
Partner
Rick Phillips
Partner
Past deals in Jordan
Yellow Door Energy
Venture Round in 2022
Yellow Door Energy is a sustainable solar energy company based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, with an additional location in Amman, Jordan. Founded in 2015, the company specializes in providing solar energy solutions for commercial and industrial customers throughout the Middle East and Africa. Yellow Door Energy handles all aspects of solar plant development, including financing, design, construction, operation, and maintenance. Clients benefit from a solar leasing model, allowing them to pay a monthly bill based on their solar energy usage, which enables them to focus on their core business while utilizing renewable energy. With a goal to develop over 1 GW of distributed solar and energy solutions, Yellow Door Energy emphasizes its commitment to sustainability and the promotion of renewable energy in the region.
Integrated Diagnostics Holdings
Private Equity Round in 2014
Integrated Diagnostics Holdings is a leading provider of medical diagnostic services, primarily operating in Egypt, Sudan, Jordan, and Nigeria. Established in 1979 and headquartered in Saint Helier, Jersey, the company offers a comprehensive range of approximately 1,400 diagnostic tests, which include immunology, microbiology, hematology, endocrinology, clinical chemistry, molecular biology, cytogenetics, histopathology, and radiology. It operates under several prominent brands, including Al Borg, Al Mokhtabar, and Biolab, serving a vast network of over 300 branches and catering to around 6 million patients annually. Integrated Diagnostics conducts more than 20 million tests each year, with a significant portion of its revenue generated from its operations in Egypt. The company has established itself as a fully integrated diagnostics service provider, formed from the merger of the top two diagnostics service firms in Egypt, and continues to expand its reach within the healthcare sector.
EMP
Acquisition in 2010
The Emerging Markets Payments Group was established to deliver world-class electronic payments services to banks, retailers, governments and consumer finance institutions across the Middle East and Africa. The EMP Group is committed to remain at the forefront of this revolution by creating a payments platform that drives card penetration and other payment methodologies in these emerging markets. The EMP Group concluded its first acquisition (MSCC, based in Egypt) in July 2010 and its second acquisition (Visa Jordan Card Services, based in Jordan) in August 2011. Its third acquisition (ACET Processing, based in South Africa) was concluded in February 2012. EMP Group now serves more than 130 banks and 30,000 retailers and other merchants across 45 countries in Africa and the Middle East and offers the full range of card schemes, including Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Diners Club and China UnionPay, and can address all payments channels, including card, mobile and internet.
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