Richard Philips Overview
- Firm
- Actis
- Primary Position
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Partner, Head of...
- Primary Industry
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B2C
- Active Board Seats
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2
- Med. Deal Size
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- Med. Valuation
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Richard Philips General Information
Biography
Mr. Rick Philips serves as Partner, Head of Private equity at Actis. He is also a Board Member at Emerging Markets Knowledge Holdings and Honoris United Universities. He is based in Cairo and is responsible for Actis's activities in Egypt. He joined Actis in 1993 and spent eight years in Africa, making investments in Uganda and Zimbabwe, where he launched a successful private equity fund, Takura Ventures. He moved to South East Asia in 2001, where he was responsible for new investment and portfolio management. He holds a first class honors degree in economics from Exeter University.
Contact Information
Address
- 2 More London Riverside
- London SE1 2JT
- England, United Kingdom
Richard Philips Positions (1)
| Firm name | Firm type | Title | Location | Industry | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Actis | Investor | Partner, Head of Private equity | London, United Kingdom | PE/Buyout |
Richard Philips Board Seats (2)
| Company | Industry | Ownership Status | Financing Status | Location | Since |
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| Emerging Markets Knowledge Holdings | Educational and Training Services (B2C) | Privately Held (backing) | Private Equity-Backed | Tunisia | |
| Honoris United Universities | Educational and Training Services (B2C) | Privately Held (backing) | Private Equity-Backed | London, United Kingdom |
Richard Philips Lead Partner on Deals (10)
Richard Philips has been the lead partner on 10 deals. Their latest deal was with Fedisa Fashion School, a educational and training services (b2c) company. The deal was made on 14-Mar-2022.
| Company | Deal Date | Deal Type | Deal Size | Deal Status | Industry | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fedisa Fashion School | 14-Mar-2022 | Buyout/LBO | Completed | Educational and Training Services (B2C) | Cape Town, South Africa | |
| Nile University of Nigeria | 01-Feb-2020 | Completed | Educational and Training Services (B2C) | Abuja, Nigeria | ||
| Honoris United Universities | 11-Jul-2017 | Completed | Educational and Training Services (B2C) | London, United Kingdom | ||
| Universite Mundiapolis | 13-May-2016 | Completed | Educational and Training Services (B2C) | Maarif, Morocco | ||
| Integrated Diagnostics Holdings | 15-Dec-2014 | Completed | Laboratory Services (Healthcare) | Saint Helier, United Kingdom | ||
| Université Centrale Group | 05-Dec-2014 | Completed | Educational and Training Services (B2C) | Tunis, Tunisia | ||
| Emerging Markets Knowledge Holdings | 01-Dec-2014 | Completed | Educational and Training Services (B2C) | Tunisia | ||
| Edita Food Industries | 24-Jun-2013 | Completed | Food Products | October City, Egypt | ||
| Visa Jordan Cards Services | 16-Aug-2011 | Buyout/LBO | Completed | Other Financial Services | Amman, Jordan | |
| MFE Formwork Technology | 09-Aug-2007 | Buyout/LBO | Completed | Building Products | Port Klang, Malaysia |
Richard Philips Network (76)
Board Members (12)
| Name | Company | Representing | Location | From |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Slah Turkia | Honoris United Universities | Honoris United Universities | London, United Kingdom | |
| Sherif Elkholy Ph.D | Honoris United Universities | Actis | London, United Kingdom | |
| Emerging Markets Knowledge Holdings | Actis | Tunisia | ||
| Honoris United Universities | Self | London, United Kingdom | ||
| Honoris United Universities | Self | London, United Kingdom |
Portfolio Executives (55)
| Name | Company | Role | Deal date | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gerald Bird | Fedisa Fashion School | Chief Operating Officer & Director | 14-Mar-2022 | Cape Town, South Africa |
| Allen Leroux | Fedisa Fashion School | Chief Executive Officer | 14-Mar-2022 | Cape Town, South Africa |
| Nile University of Nigeria | Chief Operating Officer & Director | 01-Feb-2020 | Abuja, Nigeria | |
| Nile University of Nigeria | Chief Financial Officer & Board Member | 01-Feb-2020 | Abuja, Nigeria | |
| Nile University of Nigeria | Pro-Chancellor and Chief Executive Officer | 01-Feb-2020 | Abuja, Nigeria |
Fund Team Members (9)
| Name | Investor | Fund | Fund Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sanjiv Aggarwal | Actis | Actis Long Life Infrastructure Fund | London, United Kingdom |
| David Cooke | Actis | A4C | London, United Kingdom |
| Actis | London, United Kingdom | ||
| Actis | London, United Kingdom | ||
| Actis | London, United Kingdom |
Richard Philips Affiliated Funds (4)
| Fund | Investor | Fund Type | Status | Vintage | Size | Dry Powder | IRR | IRR Quartile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A4C | Actis | Growth/Expansion | Closed | 2013 | ||||
| Actis Africa Fund 4 | Actis | Buyout | Closed | 2013 | ||||
| Actis Emerging Markets III | Actis | Infrastructure - General | Closed | 2008 | ||||
| Actis Long Life Infrastructure Fund | Actis | Infrastructure Core Plus | Closed | 2018 |
Richard Philips FAQs
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Who is Richard Philips?
Mr. Rick Philips serves as Partner, Head of Private equity at Actis.
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How much does Richard Philips typically invest?
Richard Philips's median deal size is .
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What is Richard Philips’s main position?
Richard Philips’s primary position is Partner, Head of Private equity.
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What are the contact details for Richard Philips?
Richard Philips’s email address is ri and his phone number is +44 020 .
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How many active board seats does Richard Philips hold?
Richard Philips holds 2 board seats including Emerging Markets Knowledge Holdings and Honoris United Universities.
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