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 Nicaragua
Globeleq Mesoamerica Energy
Acquisition in 2010
Globeleq Mesoamerica Energy (GME) is Central America’s leading wind energy company. It operates wind farms in Costa Rica, Honduras and Nicaragua and continues to develop, construct and operate wind energy projects across the region. Supported by its shareholders, Globeleq and Mesoamerica Power, GME has the skills to add value across the whole chain of development, acquisition and financing of power assets. In 2004, GME completed its first transaction with the successful acquisition of a 23MW operating wind farm in Costa Rica, Planta Eólica Tilarán (PESA). Since then, the company has closed on financing of four additional wind generation projects with a total capacity of 220 MW and a combined project cost of over $600 million. GME currently has several hundred MW at various stages of active development. GME’s professional team has significant experience in operating and developing wind energy projects in the region and has established a strong and highly skilled organization to generate and capitalize on suitable opportunities.
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