Actis Raises $1.7 Billion to Power Clean Energy and Digital Growth
Actis, a global investor in sustainable infrastructure, has raised $1.7 billion for its second Long Life Infrastructure Fund, called ALLIF2. This fund will back clean energy and electricity transmission. It will also support digital networks in fast-growing areas like Asia, Latin America, Eastern Europe, the Middle East, and Africa.
Actis has invested nearly half of its funds and is quickly backing real-world infrastructure. This will help cut carbon emissions and improve access to reliable energy and digital services. The company says these investments also provide strong long-term returns for investors.
Investing in the Future: Actis’ Clean Energy and Digital Projects
ALLIF2 focuses on current infrastructure projects, called “brownfield assets.” It does not build new ones from scratch. This approach helps improve what’s already working and reduces risk for investors.
So far, the fund has:
- Bought 100% of Stride Climate Investments, a group of 21 solar power projects in India, one of the world’s fastest-growing energy markets.
- Signed two major deals to buy electricity transmission assets in Brazil, where clean energy sources like hydro, wind, and solar make up nearly 90% of the electricity supply.
Focusing on solar energy and power transmission is a smart move. Solar power is booming in sunny places like India. At the same time, the world needs dependable transmission to carry clean electricity from generators to users.
Digital infrastructure, such as data centers and internet networks, is another key focus for Actis. These systems are vital for today’s economies. This is especially true in areas with limited digital access.
Why Investors Are Paying Attention
Actis says there’s strong investor interest in its fund because of its focus on long-term, stable income. Many of the fund’s backers are large pension funds, sovereign wealth funds, and insurance companies from around the world. These groups are looking for safe, steady investments that can perform well even during economic uncertainty.
Actis uses “availability-based contracts” and inflation-linked revenues to reduce risks. That means the fund earns money based on how available a service is — such as electricity delivery — rather than on how much people use it. These contracts provide a safety net during slow economic times.
Other protections include currency and interest rate protections. These safeguards make ALLIF2 appealing to global investors who want to support clean energy and keep their investments safe. Examples of the company’s clean energy portfolio include:
Actis Targets the World’s Fastest-Growing Regions
One of Actis’s big advantages is its focus on non-Western energy and digital markets. While many investors look to the U.S. and Europe, Actis sees high-growth potential in Asia, Latin America, Africa, and Eastern Europe. Torbjorn Caesar, Chairman and Senior Partner at Actis, remarked:
“We’re building real-world assets that are essential to national development, and pairing that with disciplined, long-term investment capital. It’s clear from our experience that regions outside the West, in the more populated and faster-growing parts of the world, are where compelling infrastructure opportunities can be found. That remains the case today.”
And Actis has the track record to back it up. Its first Long Life Infrastructure Fund (ALLIF1), launched in 2019, raised $1.3 billion. Since then, the company has handled over $26 billion in capital. After merging with General Atlantic in 2024, it now manages $108 billion in assets.
In 2025, investors are showing more interest in globally diversified strategies — especially those that offer stability and help meet climate and digital goals. That’s why ALLIF2’s focus on long-life, low-risk infrastructure in rising markets is so appealing.
Helping Countries Meet Climate and Energy Goals
Countries like India and Brazil are under pressure to expand energy access while also reducing carbon emissions. Investments like those from Actis help bridge that gap by funding clean energy and reliable grid systems.
For example, in India, solar power helps reduce dependence on coal and other fossil fuels. Actis’s solar projects will support India’s national goal of reaching 500 GW of non-fossil fuel power by 2030.
Likewise, in Brazil, new electricity transmission lines make it easier to move renewable energy across the country. It generates almost 90% of its electricity from clean sources. Better transmission cuts energy loss and lowers power outages.
Actis supports these clean energy projects to help countries grow sustainably. This also brings returns for its investors.
A Strong Start, and More to Come
Actis has already invested nearly half of its new fund. But it’s not stopping there. The company has a $2 billion pipeline of upcoming deals. This includes investments in solar, wind, transmission, and digital infrastructure.
Adrian Mucalov, Head of Long Life Infrastructure at Actis, said:
“Our strategy is built for the investor appetite we are seeing: infrastructure businesses in high-growth markets that have a solid operating track record with stable, downside-protected cash flows.”
That pipeline includes:
- More solar energy projects in Asia and the Middle East
- Additional transmission lines in Latin America and Africa
- Growing digital infrastructure across emerging markets
These investments are not just good for business. They also help fight climate change, improve energy access, and create jobs in developing economies.
Looking Ahead: A Blueprint for Sustainable Investment
As climate concerns grow and economies shift toward clean energy, funds like ALLIF2 are likely to play a bigger role. Investors increasingly want portfolios that are resilient, green, and globally diversified.
Actis’s model — combining infrastructure improvements with long-term contracts and strong protections — is becoming a popular blueprint for others. It proves that clean energy and digital growth can be both profitable and low-risk.
Actis’s $1.7 billion infrastructure fund shows how investment capital can support global climate and development goals. The fund targets clean energy, power transmission, and digital access in fast-growing areas. This approach meets local needs and tackles global sustainability issues. It shows how smart and sustainable infrastructure investments can yield strong returns and create a cleaner, more sustainable world.
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