8 Miles

8 Miles is a private equity firm established in 2008 and based in London, specializing in investments across various sectors in Africa, including agribusiness, consumer goods, education, energy, financial services, healthcare, industrials, real estate, telecommunications, media, technology, and transport and logistics. The firm focuses on consumer-driven businesses and service providers with strong growth potential. It partners with entrepreneurs and management teams to achieve shared goals, providing both capital and operational expertise. 8 Miles adopts an active ownership approach, participating directly in the transformation of its portfolio companies to enhance performance. The firm's team comprises experienced professionals with a deep understanding of both developed and emerging markets, enabling them to navigate the unique opportunities and challenges present in Africa. Through their investment strategy, 8 Miles aims to generate superior returns while fostering the long-term development of African enterprises.

Doug Agble

Co-Founding Partner

Tiwa Akinlemibola

Vice President

Johan Fransson

Advisor

Nathan Mintah

Co-Founder & Partner

Hemen Shah

Co-Founder & Partner

Past deals in Ghana

Blue Skies

Private Equity Round in 2017
Blue Skies Holdings Ltd produces, prepares, and markets fresh-cut fruit and fruit juices to retailers and supermarkets worldwide. The company offers prepared/cut fruit products, such as pineapple, mango, papaya, coconut, melon, pomegranate, and other varieties in various and sizes; and fresh squeezed pineapple, pineapple and ginger, tropical juice, Tropicoco and mango, orange, and banana bottled juices. The company offers retailer own label products primarily in the United Kingdom, France, the Netherlands, and Ghana. It also sells its products online. The company was founded in 1997 and is based in Pitsford, United Kingdom. It operates factories in Ghana, Egypt, South Africa, Brazil, and the United Kingdom.