Corporate Factors

Actis is a leading private equity investor in emerging markets We are a pioneer in our field. Our 60-year history of investing exclusively in emerging markets and our proven track record combine to deliver superior returns for both investee companies and investors. We have US$3.5 billion of funds under management and over 100 investment professionals located in 14 offices working together to deliver what we call the positive power of capital.

The main objectives of the Association are to: * Promote the venture capital and private equity profession in Southern Africa * Represent the profession at the national and international level * Develop and stimulate professional and transactional venture capital and private equity investments throughout Southern Africa * Stimulate the expansion of venture capital and private equity throughout Southern Africa * Collect information from markets and from members * Circulate information to members and the outside world * Stimulate and maintain contacts within the membership * Contribute to the management development of investors and investees * Provide the relevant authorities with proposals for improvement in the corporate, fiscal and legal environment for venture capital and private equity in Southern Africa * Maintain ethical and professional standards SAVCA intends playing a meaningful role in the Venture Capital and Private Equity Industry by: * Promoting self-regulation * Lobbying on behalf of industry * Disseminating information and publicity * Arranging training for the staff of its members * Researching the industry in South Africa