Actis has secured $2.5 billion at the first close of its Actis Energy 6 fund, targeting a total of $6 billion by next year. The sustainable infrastructure firm, now part of General Atlantic, is raising capital for renewable energy, power grids, and energy storage investments across emerging markets.

The fund will focus on Asia, Latin America, central and eastern Europe, the Middle East, and Africa - regions where Actis has built its expertise. This strategy aligns with institutional investors increasingly allocating capital to growth economies seeking energy resilience and independence, particularly after recent geopolitical shifts.

Actis has raised over $27 billion since inception, with its profile transformed in 2024 when General Atlantic acquired the business. The combined platform now manages approximately $126 billion in assets, making Energy 6 the first major test of this enlarged franchise's fundraising capabilities.

The fundraise signals strong investor appetite for sustainable infrastructure in developing economies, where energy transition opportunities remain substantial. Actis's established emerging-market presence positions it well to capitalize on this trend, though reaching the full $6 billion target will test institutional commitment to long-term energy investments.