Private Equity in Africa 2013
 

Presented by

 

 
 
This is Africa, a publication from the Financial Times Ltd, examines African business and politics in a global context makes sense of the relationships that Africa is building with the rest of the world. It aims to challenge international preconceptions about the continent and to identify the opportunities and the risks in this dynamic business environment. This is Africa equips senior decision makers with the knowledge to understand the evolution of African economies, find partners and investments that match their criteria for return, or development, and position their brands to take advantage of the rise of the African consumer. 
 
 


Presented by
 

 
The Emerging Markets Private Equity Association (EMPEA) is an independent, global membership association whose mission is to catalyze private equity and venture capital investment in emerging markets around the world. Our 300-plus member firms share in the belief that private equity can provide superior returns to investors while creating significant value for companies, economies and communities in emerging markets. With access to an unparalleled global network, EMPEA provides its members a competitive edge for raising funds, making good investments and managing exits to achieve superior returns.

Please visit www.empea.org 



Lead sponsor
 
Actis
 
Actis invests exclusively in the emerging markets.

With a growing portfolio of investments in Asia, Africa and Latin America; we currently have US$5bn funds under management. 

Through our work in these markets Actis is able to bring financial and social benefits to our investee companies, investors and broader civic society. We call this ethos the positive power of capital.

Combining the expertise of over 100 investment professionals on the ground in nine countries, we are proud to actively and positively grow the value of those companies in which we invest.

Actis closed its pan-emerging markets private equity fund, Actis Emerging Markets 3 (‘AEM3’) in November 2008, with commitments totalling US$2.9bn and its pan-emerging markets infrastructure fund, Actis Infrastructure 2, on 30 September 2009 with commitments totalling US$750m.

Recent investment highlights include:

- University Cruzeiro do Sul Educacional: Prestigious Brazilian university (US$102m, January 2012)
- Endurance Technologies Ltd: One of India’s largest privately held auto component companies (US$71m, December 2011)
- Tracker: South Africa’s largest vehicle tracking company (US$434million, October 2011)
- Visa Jordan Card Services Company (VJCS): Jordan’s largest merchant acquirer and national ATM switch (US$87 million, August 2011)
- DEOCSA & DEORSA: Transportation and supply of electricity in Guatemala (US$345m, May 2011)

In March 2012 Actis won Catalyst PE’s ‘Deal of the Year’ award for the Tracker buyout. In 2011, Actis won two awards from AVCJ - ‘Private Equity Firm of the Year’ and ‘Indian Private Equity Exit of the Year’, whilst also winning ‘African Private Equity Firm of the Year’ for the fourth consecutive year, and ‘Latin America Private Equity Firm of the Year’, both awarded by Private Equity International Media.

Please visit www.act.is



Lead sponsor
 

 
Citadel Capital SAE (CCAP.CA on the Egyptian Stock Exchange) is the leading investment company in Africa and the Middle East. Citadel Capital SAE controls investments of US$ 9.5 billion and focuses on 5 core industries: Energy, Transportation, Agrifoods, Mining and Cement. 

Please visit www.citadelcapital.com



Lead sponsor
 
EY

Please visit www.ey.com


 
DFI Partner
 
 
CDC

Please visit 
 www.cdcgroup.com



Co-sponsor
 

 
ECP Private Equity

Please visit 
 www.ecpinvestments.com



Co-sponsor
 
Global Environment Fund
 
Global Environment Fund, a Washington, DC based private equity firm founded in 1990, invests around the world in businesses that provide cost-effective solutions to pressing energy, resource and environmental challenges. GEF’s investments draw upon decades of operating experience in three distinct markets—US-based companies providing leading environmental and clean energy technologies and services; emerging market businesses in rapidly growing clean energy and environmental services markets; and timberlands in attractive locations in the southern hemisphere. The firm has offices in South Africa, Brazil, India, China, Washington, DC and other key markets. GEF currently manages approximately one billion dollars in private equity investments for institutional investors including university endowments, foundations, family offices and pension funds.
 


Co-sponsor
 

 
Founded in 1984, Ethos Private Equity is a leading South African private equity fund manager.  With over 25 years of successful investing, our strategy is time-tested and proven across a range of economic and political cycles.

Independently owned and managed by its investment professionals, Ethos is a management-driven firm whose interests are strongly aligned with those of our stakeholders. As a control and growth investor, Ethos takes an active ownership role in its portfolio companies, utilising proven value creation strategies to generate superior and consistent returns for investors. Our core premise is that the businesses into which Ethos invests are stronger, more robust, more sustainable and more valuable on exit than they were prior to Ethos’ ownership. 

Ethos is currently raising and investing Fund VI, focusing mostly on control acquisitions and expansion capital in medium-to-large companies in South Africa and selectively in sub-Saharan Africa.

Please visit www.ethos.co.za


Exhibitor
 
 International Housing Solutions

Please visit www.ihsinvestments.co.za


Exhibitor
 
 White & Case

Please visit www.whitecase.com


Technology Partner
 

Palico. Delegates can take advantage of a complimentary trial of Palico's PE fund matching platform and make the most out of meetings in London. Here.

Please visit www.palico.com


Supporting Partner
 


Please visit www.avca-africa.org



Supporting Partner

ilpa

Please visit www.ilpa.org



Supporting Partner
 


Please visit www.savca.co.za