Investments
79Portfolio Exits
34Funds
42Partners & Customers
10Service Providers
2About Actis Capital
Actis operates an investment company that focuses on the sustainable development industry. It primarily operates in the markets of Asia, Africa, and Latin America. Its offerings include private equity, energy, and real estate. The company was founded in 2004 and is based in London, U.K.
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Latest Actis Capital News
Sep 28, 2023
Shell Plc is looking to sell a stake in the operational assets of Sprng Energy group, a renewable assets platform it acquired in 2022 from Actis Llp at an enterprise value of $1.55 billion, said two people aware of the development. Sprng Energy had around 2.1 gigawatts (GW) of operational renewable energy projects, 0.8 GW contracted capacity and 7.5GW in the pipeline at the time of the Shell-Actis deal. Mint couldn’t immediately ascertain its current capacity. “There is no strategic review of the Sprng Energy group," said a Shell spokesperson in an emailed response to Mint’s queries. “As stated at Capital Markets Day in June, we are working to grow our renewables portfolio as part of an integrated power business in the key market of India. we continue to develop new projects while exploring partnering opportunities with investors who want to deploy capital on de-risked operational assets, with Shell retaining a stake in such assets. This focus on capital discipline will enable Shell to further accelerate the growth of our renewables portfolio." Other large green energy companies in India, including ReNew Energy Global Plc, have adopted a similar capital recycling strategy. Shell, like other energy majors such as Malaysia’s state-run oil and gas company Petroliam Nasional Bhd (Petronas), Total and Thailand’s PTT Group, wants to play a big part in India’s energy transition trajectory. The country plans to meet 50% of its energy requirements from renewable assets by 2030 and increase non-fossil fuel power generation capacity to 500GW by the end of this decade. Shell currently runs a liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminal at Hazira on India’s west coast. In its goal to become a profitable net-zero emissions energy business by 2050, the company has invested in new energy companies in India, such as Husk Power, d.light, Orb Energy and Cleantech Solar. It was earlier also in talks with state-run Convergence Energy Services Ltd to invest $500 million in its decentralized solar business. The Sprng Energy purchase from Actis was by far its biggest in India. At that time, five firms—Shell, the Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPPIB), Singapore’s Sembcorp Industries Ltd, ArcelorMittal and the Adani Group—conducted due diligence after the first stage of the process that saw non-binding bids by 17 firms. Then, Sprng’s suitor list included BlackRock Inc., the JSW Group, Brookfield Asset Management Inc., KKR, Macquarie Group, CDPQ, Ontario Municipal Employees’ Retirement System and Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan. India’s green energy space has seen tremendous interest, given the country’s ever-increasing demand for power. The country recently set a new record, with peak power demand reaching 239.9GW on 1 September, exceeding the Central Electricity Authority’s projections of 230GW. India has an installed renewable energy capacity of 172GW, with an additional 128GW either under development or bid out. There are several other green energy deals in play, as reported by Mint. Malaysia’s state-run Gentari Sdn Bhd, Edelweiss Infrastructure Yield Plus Fund’s Sekura Energy Ltd and Actis are in the fray to acquire 350 megawatt (MW) of solar projects from European alternative asset manager EQT and Temasek-promoted O2 Power. State-run Oil and Natural Gas Corp. Ltd, Gentari, Edelweiss and Actis are in the race to buy 185MW solar projects from Finnish state-run power utility Fortum Oyj. India’s National Investment and Infrastructure Fund Ltd and Actis are among the four contenders vying to acquire Macquarie Asset Management’s Green Investment Group platform Vibrant Energy. "Exciting news! Mint is now on WhatsApp Channels 🚀 Subscribe today by clicking the link and stay updated with the latest financial insights!" Click here! ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Actis Capital Investments
79 Investments
Actis Capital has made 79 investments. Their latest investment was in Catalyze as part of their Private Equity - II on February 2, 2023.
Actis Capital Investments Activity
Date | Round | Company | Amount | New? | Co-Investors | Sources |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2/28/2023 | Private Equity - II | Catalyze | Yes | 1 | ||
6/27/2022 | PIPE | Omega Energia | $147M | Yes | 1 | |
4/12/2022 | Private Equity | Emicool | $1,000M | Yes | 2 | |
10/14/2020 | Private Equity | |||||
10/9/2019 | Series C |
Date | 2/28/2023 | 6/27/2022 | 4/12/2022 | 10/14/2020 | 10/9/2019 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Round | Private Equity - II | PIPE | Private Equity | Private Equity | Series C |
Company | Catalyze | Omega Energia | Emicool | ||
Amount | $147M | $1,000M | |||
New? | Yes | Yes | Yes | ||
Co-Investors | |||||
Sources | 1 | 1 | 2 |
Actis Capital Portfolio Exits
34 Portfolio Exits
Actis Capital has 34 portfolio exits. Their latest portfolio exit was BTE Renewables on June 20, 2023.
Date | Exit | Companies | Valuation Valuations are submitted by companies, mined from state filings or news, provided by VentureSource, or based on a comparables valuation model. | Acquirer | Sources |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
6/20/2023 | Acquired | 5 | |||
10/25/2022 | Acquired | 3 | |||
8/10/2022 | Acquired | 8 | |||
Date | 6/20/2023 | 10/25/2022 | 8/10/2022 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Exit | Acquired | Acquired | Acquired | ||
Companies | |||||
Valuation | |||||
Acquirer | |||||
Sources | 5 | 3 | 8 |
Actis Capital Acquisitions
32 Acquisitions
Actis Capital acquired 32 companies. Their latest acquisition was Hergo Japan on May 09, 2023.
Date | Investment Stage | Companies | Valuation Valuations are submitted by companies, mined from state filings or news, provided by VentureSource, or based on a comparables valuation model. | Total Funding | Note | Sources |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
5/9/2023 | Acq - Fin | 1 | ||||
3/28/2023 | Acquired Unit - Fin | 1 | ||||
11/10/2022 | Acq - Fin | 2 | ||||
10/12/2022 | Debt | |||||
8/11/2022 |
Date | 5/9/2023 | 3/28/2023 | 11/10/2022 | 10/12/2022 | 8/11/2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Investment Stage | Debt | ||||
Companies | |||||
Valuation | |||||
Total Funding | |||||
Note | Acq - Fin | Acquired Unit - Fin | Acq - Fin | ||
Sources | 1 | 1 | 2 |
Actis Capital Fund History
42 Fund Histories
Actis Capital has 42 funds, including Actis Asia Real Estate 2.
Closing Date | Fund | Fund Type | Status | Amount | Sources |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4/6/2022 | Actis Asia Real Estate 2 | $700M | 2 | ||
2/23/2022 | Actis Energy 5 | $6,000M | 4 | ||
11/3/2020 | Actis Asia Real Estate 2 A | $200M | 1 | ||
8/14/2019 | Actis Long Life Infrastructure Fund | ||||
3/13/2017 | Actis Energy 4 |
Closing Date | 4/6/2022 | 2/23/2022 | 11/3/2020 | 8/14/2019 | 3/13/2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Fund | Actis Asia Real Estate 2 | Actis Energy 5 | Actis Asia Real Estate 2 A | Actis Long Life Infrastructure Fund | Actis Energy 4 |
Fund Type | |||||
Status | |||||
Amount | $700M | $6,000M | $200M | ||
Sources | 2 | 4 | 1 |
Actis Capital Partners & Customers
10 Partners and customers
Actis Capital has 10 strategic partners and customers. Actis Capital recently partnered with DNV on July 7, 2023.
Date | Type | Business Partner | Country | News Snippet | Sources |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
7/27/2023 | Vendor | Norway | DNV advises Actis on its acquisition of Hergo Japan Energy Actis has a strong , long standing relationship with DNV and has deep respect for the diligent , fact based approach taken to Energy Yield Assessments . | 1 | |
2/7/2023 | Partner | India | Shelter Afrique courts Actis, Shapoorji Pallonji in continental housing deal `` We are looking forward to the partnership with Shapoorji Pallonji -- one of India 's top real estate companies ; the global private equity firm , Actis , and their local joint venture Mi Vida Homes -- to see how we can scale up and replicate their model across our member States , '' He added . | 1 | |
2/4/2022 | Partner | Ireland | This planned exit reflects the successful culmination of Actis and Mainstream Renewable Power 's partnership strategy for Aela . | 1 | |
6/28/2021 | Partner | ||||
6/16/2021 | Partner |
Date | 7/27/2023 | 2/7/2023 | 2/4/2022 | 6/28/2021 | 6/16/2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Type | Vendor | Partner | Partner | Partner | Partner |
Business Partner | |||||
Country | Norway | India | Ireland | ||
News Snippet | DNV advises Actis on its acquisition of Hergo Japan Energy Actis has a strong , long standing relationship with DNV and has deep respect for the diligent , fact based approach taken to Energy Yield Assessments . | Shelter Afrique courts Actis, Shapoorji Pallonji in continental housing deal `` We are looking forward to the partnership with Shapoorji Pallonji -- one of India 's top real estate companies ; the global private equity firm , Actis , and their local joint venture Mi Vida Homes -- to see how we can scale up and replicate their model across our member States , '' He added . | This planned exit reflects the successful culmination of Actis and Mainstream Renewable Power 's partnership strategy for Aela . | ||
Sources | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Actis Capital Service Providers
2 Service Providers
Actis Capital has 2 service provider relationships
Service Provider | Associated Rounds | Provider Type | Service Type |
|---|---|---|---|
Private Equity | Investment Bank | Financial Advisor | |
Service Provider | ||
|---|---|---|
Associated Rounds | Private Equity | |
Provider Type | Investment Bank | |
Service Type | Financial Advisor |
Partnership data by VentureSource
Actis Capital Team
8 Team Members
Actis Capital has 8 team members, including current Chief Marketing Officer, Laura Kakon.
Name | Work History | Title | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
Laura Kakon | Chief Marketing Officer | Current | |
Name | Laura Kakon | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Work History | |||||
Title | Chief Marketing Officer | ||||
Status | Current |
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