Private Equity Fast Pitch

Neda Vakilian - Actis

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Jun 19, 2025
Neda Vakilian, Partner and Global Head of the Investor Solutions Group at Actis, brings 20 years of experience in private capital markets. She discusses the importance of storytelling in fundraising and the strategic fit behind Actis' partnership with General Atlantic. Neda highlights Actis' focus on growth markets for infrastructure, driven by unique demand and resilience in returns. She also shares insights from her journey, emphasizing diversity's role in enriching investment outcomes and offering advice for young professionals.
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INSIGHT

Global Reach Plus Local Presence

  • Actis combines wide geographic reach with local presence to find the best risk-adjusted returns across 60+ markets.
  • Proximity and boots-on-the-ground research differentiate them from peers focused on narrower regions.
INSIGHT

Strategic Partnering Over Duplication

  • Actis chose General Atlantic to add scale without duplicating capabilities and to unlock unexpected synergies.
  • The partnership delivered immediate commercial access, for example to hyperscalers for data center offtake.
ADVICE

Prioritize LP Consent And Reassurance

  • Run a thorough investor consent process and be transparent to keep LPs comfortable during GP partnerships.
  • Aim to show the deal upgrades investor experience, not distract from day-to-day stewardship.
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