8 Miles

8 Miles, established in 2008, is a London-based private equity firm dedicated to investing in Africa. It focuses on consumer-driven businesses and service providers with strong growth potential. The firm partners with leading entrepreneurs and management teams, providing capital and operational expertise to drive shared objectives. 8 Miles is known for its active ownership approach, working hands-on to transform businesses and deliver lasting operational improvement. Its team comprises principals with extensive experience in private equity and managing businesses in Africa, as well as insights into the unique opportunities and challenges the continent presents. The firm aims to achieve superior capital returns while accelerating the development of African companies.

Nathan Mintah

Co-Founding Partner

Hemen Shah

Co-Founding Partner

Past deals in Egypt

Blue Skies

Private Equity Round in 2017
Blue Skies Holdings Ltd, established in 1997, is a global producer and marketer of fresh-cut fruit and fruit juices. Based in Pitsford, UK, the company operates factories in Ghana, Egypt, South Africa, Brazil, and the UK. Blue Skies specializes in high-quality, just-harvested products, offering a range of prepared fruit pieces and bottled juices to retailers and supermarkets worldwide. Its product portfolio includes pineapple, mango, papaya, coconut, melon, pomegranate, and other tropical fruits, sold under both Blue Skies and retailer own-label brands, with a significant presence in the UK, France, the Netherlands, and Ghana. The company also sells its products online.
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