Actis, a major global investor in sustainable infrastructure, has completed its acquisition of a 90% stake in 800 Super, one of Singapore’s leading environmental management companies. The transaction was carried out in partnership with the company’s Founder and CEO William Lee and represents another investment from Actis’ Long Life Infrastructure Fund 2 (ALLIF2). With this deal, the fund is now around 70% deployed, reflecting strong progress in its long-term investment strategy.
The acquisition fits closely with ALLIF2’s focus on high-quality, essential infrastructure assets supported by long-term contracted revenue. 800 Super plays a central role in Singapore’s environmental services sector, providing waste management, waste treatment, public cleaning and recycling services to both government and private customers. Much of the company’s income comes from multi-year contracts with the Singapore government, giving it a stable revenue base in a country with top-tier AAA sovereign credit ratings.
With more than 20 years of operational experience, 800 Super is one of the key companies in Singapore’s circular economy ecosystem. It is also one of only three licensed providers of municipal solid waste and integrated public cleaning services nationwide. This strong position makes the company well-equipped to support Singapore’s 2030 Zero Waste Masterplan and deliver solutions that reinforce national sustainability goals.
Adrian Mucalov, Head of Long Life Infrastructure at Actis, said that acquiring 800 Super strengthens the firm’s portfolio of sustainable infrastructure businesses. He noted that the company has a strong defensive profile due to its long-term government contracts and plays an important role in advancing Singapore’s environmental ambitions. Mucalov added that Actis looks forward to working with William Lee and the 800 Super team to support the next phase of development and value creation.
William Lee, Chief Executive Officer of 800 Super, described the acquisition as a major milestone for the company. He said that Actis’ investment will support innovation and help 800 Super deliver greater value to its customers, employees and partners. Lee also highlighted Actis’ experience in building and managing essential infrastructure, which he believes will strengthen 800 Super’s competitive advantages and open up new opportunities for growth and operational improvement.
This latest investment brings Actis’ total capital deployment in Southeast Asia to US$1.7 billion since inception. It follows several recent investments across the region in areas such as energy, digital infrastructure, real estate and long-life assets, reflecting growing demand for high-quality infrastructure. Recent Actis investments include MTerra Solar, Epoch Digital, bbp, Levanta Renewables, and the An Phat 1 Industrial Park in Vietnam, which the firm exited successfully in December 2023. Actis continues to expand its presence in high-growth markets across Southeast Asia as it targets long-term opportunities linked to sustainability, digitalisation and essential infrastructure services.
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