EMP Global

Overview

Established in 1992, EMP Global is a private equity firm headquartered in Washington, D.C., focusing on investments in private equity, private debt, and infrastructure projects worldwide. The firm has a history of deploying over $7 billion in infrastructure investments across various regions, including Asia, South America, the Middle East, and emerging Europe. EMP Global's investment strategy emphasizes targeting expansion-stage, later-stage, and mature companies, with a particular focus on leveraged buyouts and restructuring opportunities. The firm's portfolio includes investments in sectors such as telecommunications, energy, infrastructure, technology, media and telecom, finance, industrial technology, and manufacturing. Notable investments include 21Vianet Group Inc., a telecom-neutral internet infrastructure and service company in China. EMP Global's approach combines a global perspective with local expertise, aiming to create value through strategic investments in high-growth potential companies. In December 2008, BMB Group acquired a 50% interest in EMP Global, enhancing its presence in the emerging markets private equity sector. This partnership expanded the combined group's assets to over $12 billion, with plans to further invest in regions like Saudi Arabia. The collaboration aimed to leverage EMP Global's expertise in emerging markets to capitalize on attractive investment opportunities. However, specific details about the current status of this partnership are not readily available in the provided sources.

Investment Focus

• Active investor
• Focus on emerging markets
• Interest in infrastructure and private equity investments

Portfolio Companies