Private equity firm
8 Miles LLP
8 Miles LLP is a London-based private equity firm focused on buyout and growth capital investments in Sub-Saharan Africa. The firm's investment strategy centres on taking controlling or significant minority equity stakes in agribusiness, consumer goods, retail, healthcare, financial services, and light manufacturing enterprises. Incorporating environmental, social, and governance (ESG) practices into operations, 8 Miles works closely with management teams to drive revenue expansion and operational improvements. The firm operates as a General Partner managing pooled institutional capital from private investors and development finance institutions (DFIs).
Investment focus
- Sectors
- Financial servicesEnergy and powerConsumerTechnologyTelecoms and digital infrastructureManufacturing and industrialsAgriculture and foodHealthcareReal estate and housing
- Stages and strategies
- GrowthBuyout
- Instruments
- Equity
- Regions
- Pan-African
Funds managed
- 8 Miles Fund I 2012 $200m
Sources
- Partner Researchers, accessed 14 November 2026