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.
Private Equity Round in 2017
Blue Skies Holdings Ltd is a company that specializes in the production and marketing of fresh-cut fruit and freshly squeezed juices for retailers and supermarkets globally. Established in 1997 and headquartered in Pitsford, United Kingdom, the company offers a variety of prepared fruit products, including pineapple, mango, papaya, and pomegranate, as well as a range of bottled juices such as tropical blends and orange juice. Blue Skies also provides retailer own label products primarily in the United Kingdom, France, the Netherlands, and Ghana, and sells its offerings online. With production facilities located in Ghana, Egypt, South Africa, Brazil, and the United Kingdom, the company emphasizes high-quality, just-harvested fruit products to meet consumer demand for ready-to-eat options.
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