8 MILES

8 Miles is a private equity firm focused exclusively on making private equity investments in Africa. They invest in consumer-driven businesses and service providers with strong growth prospects. They 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 Their strategy is active ownership - actively participating in transforming businesses in which They invest. They are "hands... on" investors in Africa. At 8 Miles They have a complementary team of principals with significant experience in private equity and direct experience in successfully managing and transforming businesses in Africa. All Their principals have extensive experience in developed and emerging economies, and therefore have a deep insight into the unique opportunities and challenges that Africa presents. They seek to achieve superior capital returns and accelerate the development of African companies by delivering lasting operational improvement.More