Foundation
8 Mile Capital was founded in Detroit by Mike Horne with a vision to revitalize businesses across America's industrial heartland.
8 MILE
Capital
Transforming Challenges Into Opportunities
Strategic capital and operational expertise for businesses at critical inflection points.
About us
At 8Mile Capital, we partner with businesses at a crossroads. Whether challenged by rapid change, seeking stability, or looking to accelerate into new markets, we bring capital, clarity, and operational excellence to help companies move forward with strength.
What we do
Strategic Investment. Operational Focus.
Our team identifies overlooked opportunities—where timing, experience, and precision make all the difference. We don't just provide funding; we bring a hands-on approach, helping businesses reimagine what's possible and execute with confidence.
How we work
Every partnership begins with a conversation. We move fast, think long term, and roll up our sleeves from day one. We're selective because we go all in—with our expertise, network, and resources.
Investment Approach
Investment Criteria
• Companies with $5-50M in revenue
• Established business models with proven demand
• Strong management teams or opportunity to strengthen leadership
• Clear path to value creation
• Industries where our expertise adds tangible value
• Established business models with proven demand
• Strong management teams or opportunity to strengthen leadership
• Clear path to value creation
• Industries where our expertise adds tangible value
Deal Structure
• Typical investment: $3-15M
• Flexible capital solutions
• Majority or significant minority positions
• Partnership-oriented approach
• 3-7 year investment horizon
• Flexible capital solutions
• Majority or significant minority positions
• Partnership-oriented approach
• 3-7 year investment horizon
Value Creation
• Strategic repositioning
• Operational improvement
• Digital transformation
• Add-on acquisitions
• Leadership development
• Operational improvement
• Digital transformation
• Add-on acquisitions
• Leadership development
Portfolio companies
Capricorpia
• Companies with $5-50M in revenue
• Established business models with proven demand
• Strong management teams or opportunity to strengthen leadership
• Clear path to value creation
• Industries where our expertise adds tangible value
• Established business models with proven demand
• Strong management teams or opportunity to strengthen leadership
• Clear path to value creation
• Industries where our expertise adds tangible value
Sun Fall Industries
• Typical investment: $3-15M
• Flexible capital solutions
• Majority or significant minority positions
• Partnership-oriented approach
• 3-7 year investment horizon
• Flexible capital solutions
• Majority or significant minority positions
• Partnership-oriented approach
• 3-7 year investment horizon
IBTM
• Typical investment: $3-15M
• Flexible capital solutions
• Majority or significant minority positions
• Partnership-oriented approach
• 3-7 year investment horizon
• Flexible capital solutions
• Majority or significant minority positions
• Partnership-oriented approach
• 3-7 year investment horizon
Currensee
• Strategic repositioning
• Operational improvement
• Digital transformation
• Add-on acquisitions
• Leadership development
• Operational improvement
• Digital transformation
• Add-on acquisitions
• Leadership development
The Team
Our team brings together decades of operational experience across multiple industries. We've built, scaled, and transformed businesses ourselves—experience that informs every investment we make and every company we partner with.
Mike Horne
Leadership
- COO, Blue Bird Bus, Taxis Financial & AMI Stamping
- Operations Director of Distressed Transaction
- Director of Finance & Operations, Visteon Corporation
- NA Body & Assembly and Cost Leadership Director,
Plant Manager, Director of Financial Planning (Product
Dvpt.), Ford Motor Company - MBA & BBA, University of Notre Dame
"In my role as Senior Operating Partner, I champion the seamless integration of process efficiency and budgetary precision with our strategic objectives. My focus is on steering our operations towards not only meeting, but exceeding our financial goals, while maintaining the highest standards of operational excellence. This dual dedication to fiscal discipline and process optimization forms the backbone of our success, ensuring that each project is executed with precision, aligning perfectly with our broader business ambitions. Our ethos is grounded in the belief that meticulous management and financial foresight are pivotal in realizing our vision and sustaining long-term profitability."
Operating Partner
Rick Okins
Leadership
Glen Mastey
Leadership
Marco Giunta
Leadership
Associate
Zahi "Abi" Chaker
Himanshu Banga
Garrett Wojicki
Our History
2015
2017
First fund
Successfully closed our first $50M fund focused on manufacturing and industrial services companies.
2019
Expansion
Expanded investment strategy to include technology-enabled businesses and consumer services. Grew the team to include specialized operating partners.
2021
Growth
Celebrated first successful exit with 3.5x return. Launched second fund with $150M in committed capital.
2021
Today
Managing 10+ portfolio companies across diverse industries with a dedicated team of investment professionals and operating partners.
Our national reach
Industries we've helped
Manufacturing
Logistics & Distribution
Technology
Consumer & Retail
Healthcare Services
8mile Capital
Whether you're looking to partner, pitch, or just say hello—we're all ears.
Reach out and let’s start the conversation.
Reach out and let’s start the conversation.