8 Miles

AUM: $1.1 billion

8 Miles is a private equity firm focused exclusively on making private equity investments in Africa. We invest in consumer-driven businesses and service providers with strong growth prospects. We look to partner with leading entrepreneurs and management teams, and work with them to achieve shared objectives by providing capital and operational expertise.

A core part of our strategy is active ownership – actively participating in transforming businesses in which we invest. We are “hands on” investors in Africa.

At 8 Miles we have a complementary team of principals with significant experience in private equity and direct experience in successfully managing and transforming businesses in Africa.

All our principals have extensive experience in developed and emerging economies, and therefore have a deep insight into the unique opportunities and challenges that Africa presents. We seek to achieve superior capital returns and accelerate the development of African companies by delivering lasting operational improvement.

Area of expertise

Agribusiness

Business and Financial Services

Consumer Goods and Retail

Energy and Utilities

Healthcare and Pharmaceutical

Hospitality and Real Estate

Telecom, Media and Technology

Transport and Logistics