Wednesday
March 9
2022

Actis Energy 5 secures $1.2 Billion Impact-Linked Financing

Actis has secured an impact-linked revolving subscription credit facility for its latest energy fund, Actis Energy 5.

The facility includes Revolving Subscription Credit Facility of up to $1.2bn to be used to finance investments in accordance with the Fund’s investment strategy.

Shami Nissan, Head of Sustainability at Actis, said: “This new credit facility represents the latest in the evolution of sustainability-linked financing, charting a new course when it comes to financing private market investments in the energy sector. It will mean our latest energy fund is fully incentivised to invest in a just and equitable energy transition, and that these investments deliver meaningful positive impact for the environment and society, and further support our mission of transforming infrastructure for a better tomorrow.”

Source: Africa Global Funds (link opens in a new window)

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Energy, Finance, Investing
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impact investing, infrastructure, renewable energy, sustainable finance