# 8 Miles

> 8 Miles is a VC fund in London backing Snack Food and Manufacturing. See 1 investments, check sizes, portfolio and contact details. Updated Aug 2026.

- Type: VC Fund
- Location: London, United Kingdom
- Total investments: 1
- Last investment: Aug 2016
- Lead investor: 100%
- Last updated: Aug 2026
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/8-miles-llp
- Website: http://www.8miles.com/

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 operationalexpertise. 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.

## Contacts

5 contacts available for 8 Miles. Shizune tracks 3 team members at 8 Miles. Sign up free to unlock them: https://app.shizune.co/sign-up/investor-profiles/find-team-emails/8-miles?utm_source=investor_profile

## Investment focus

### Industry

| Industry | Investments | Share |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Snack Food | 1 | 100% |
| Manufacturing | 1 | 100% |
| Consumer Goods | 1 | 100% |
| Food and Beverage | 1 | 100% |

## Team

| Name | Title | Investments | Profile |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Dugald Agble | Co-Founding Partner | 0 | — |
| Hemen Shah | Co-Founding Partner | 0 | — |
| Nathan Mintah | Co-Founding Partner | 0 | — |

## Investments

| Company | Description | Amount | Stage | Date | Website |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Beloxxi | Beloxxi biscuits are produced under a hygienic and efficient production process environment. We are committed to enhancing consumer satisfaction with quality products that meet global standards.We use the best raw materials in our production process and also ensure that our products are affordable while maintaining quality standards. We striverelentlessly to be the best in every aspect of our business and also appreciate the value of continuous improvement. | $80M | Private Equity | Aug 14, 2016 |  |

1 of 1 investments shown.

## Co-investors
- [African Capital Alliance](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/african-capital-alliance) — VC Fund, 1 deal together
- [KFW DEG](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/kfw-deg) — VC Fund, 1 deal together

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## FAQ

### What does 8 Miles invest in?

8 Miles invests primarily in Snack Food, Manufacturing and Consumer Goods startups, most often at Private Equity stage. Most of the 1 investments tracked by Shizune back companies in Nigeria. The Investment Focus section breaks down every industry, stage and country in the portfolio.

### How do I contact 8 Miles?

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### Who are the partners at 8 Miles?

The team at 8 Miles includes Dugald Agble (Co-Founding Partner), Hemen Shah (Co-Founding Partner) and Nathan Mintah (Co-Founding Partner). The Team section lists each member with their title, investment count and links.

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