Investor directory

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.

Top Stages

Acquisition
http://www.8miles.com
https://crunchbase.com/organization/8-miles
https://linkedin.com/company/8-miles-llp
https://pitchbook.com/profiles/investor/43474-33
https://www.capitaliq.com/CIQDotNet/company.aspx?companyId=109314372
https://www.privateequityinternational.com/database/#/profile?id=11066

Hemen Shah

Co-Founding Partner

Past deals in Egypt

Eagle Chemicals Group

Private Equity Round in 2014
Eagle Chemicals Group, based in Cairo, Egypt, specializes in the production and distribution of resins and polymer products. The company's product range includes additives, co-polymers, homopolymers, acrylic resins, alkyd resins, amino resins, epoxy ester resins, and both saturated and unsaturated polyester resins. These products are utilized in various applications such as wood coatings, automotive coatings, can coatings, ink coatings, and adhesives, including pressure-sensitive adhesives. Eagle Chemicals serves a diverse market through a network of agents and distributors across numerous countries in Africa, Asia, South America, and Europe. Established in 1958, the company has built a solid reputation in the industrial manufacturing sector.
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