Investment Summary

Actis Capital Invests In Upstream Telecommunications and Software Systems

On April 22, 2014, private equity firm Actis Capital invested in communications company Upstream Telecommunications and Software Systems

Investment Highlights
  • This is Actis Capital’s 6th transaction in the Communications sector.
  • This is Actis Capital’s 4th transaction in the United Kingdom.

Investment Summary
Date 2014-04-22
Target Upstream Telecommunications and Software Systems
Sector Communications
Investor(s) Actis Capital
Deal Type Growth Capital
Advisor(s) Harris Williams & Co. (Financial)

Target

Upstream Telecommunications and Software Systems

London, United Kingdom
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Upstream Telecommunications and Software Systems is a mobile marketing technology platform for mobile operators, agencies and E-Commerce brands, and application and OTT developers. Upstream Telecommunications and Software Systems is based in London, United Kingdom.

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Investor

Actis Capital

London, United Kingdom

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Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 2004
PE ASSETS 24.0B USD
Size Mega
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Actis Capital is a private equity firm focused on investments in emerging markets. Actis segments its investment activity into three areas. These include private equity, energy, and real estate. Actis' private equity team looks for buyout and growth capital opportunities requiring at least $50 million in financing. Depending on the situation, Actis will consider both controlling and minority investment situations. Sectors of interest include financial services, consumer and retail, business services, and industrial. Actis' energy group seeks to invest in in a variety of energy and utility projects. Actis' real estate team invests equity capital in office, residential, industrial, hotel and retail projects. Actis Capital was established in 2004 and is based in London.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 109 of 143
Sector (Communications) 6 of 8
Type (Growth Capital) 44 of 54
Country (United Kingdom) 4 of 5
Year (2014) 3 of 12
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2014-02-03 AutoXpress

Nairobi, Kenya

AutoXpress is a distributor and retailer of quality tyre, battery and suspension products from Pirelli, Dunlop, Marshal, BKT, KYB and Energizer that consumers trust to keep their cars on the road. AutoXpress was founded in 1958 and is based in Nairobi, Kenya.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2014-04-24 Compuscan Holdings South Africa

Stellenbosch, South Africa

Compuscan Holdings South Africa (Pty) Ltd. is a provider of total credit reporting and risk management solutions throughout the credit life-cycle. Compuscan Holdings South Africa (Pty) Ltd. was founded in 1994 and is based in Stellenbosch, South Africa.

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