Coco-Mat: The Spartan Mattress Revolution

The CocoMat suitcase follows the development of the bedding brand from its first concept in 1989 to its iconic status in 2016. During this time, it went through a gradual refinement of its customers’ offerings and brand values, developing a global retail network and expanded to include hotels and wooden bicycles, among other things. In …

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EXITS IN EMERGING MARKETS: ACTIS’ INVESTMENT IN UMEME

In this case, Actis will assess the optimal exit route for Umeme, a Ugandan electricity distribution company in its investment portfolio. Actis, a private equity firm that invests exclusively in Africa, Asia and Latin America, had spent seven years transforming Umeme in significant ways. In seeking a suitable exit, Actis partners have weighed their ability …

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