Darby Overseas Investments, Ltd.—the private equity arm of Franklin Templeton Investments—is a pioneer in emerging markets private equity investing with experience and on the ground presence in Asia, Central and Eastern Europe and Latin America.
As the emerging markets continue to demonstrate high growth rates and improved macroeconomic fundamentals, Darby believes that a substantial opportunity exists for investments in well-managed mid-sized companies in need of expansion capital. Darby has built a proven, successful track record of investments in this area focused on a variety of sectors, including financial services, manufacturing, media and consumer goods/services.
Darby's involvement in the field of emerging markets infrastructure reflects the unique position it has carved out as a leading infrastructure investor. Through extensive infrastructure experience, Darby targets investments in sectors such as transportation, energy, telecommunications, waste management and water treatment.
With over two decades of experience and over 40 seasoned investment professionals in 11 offices worldwide, Darby aims to provide investors with a diversified approach to emerging market principal investing.
Darby has more than 115 investments across the investment platform.
