About 8TE Venture Group
Eight founders,
one vision,
limitless impact.
Our Name
Eight people. Infinite ambition.
Together. Excellence.
Our Foundation
About 8TE
8TE Venture Group is a Uganda-based venture builder founded by a multidisciplinary team with backgrounds in engineering, law, diplomacy, and business. We exist to build structured, income-generating ventures through disciplined execution, practical thinking, and a long-term approach to value creation.
As we grow, we remain committed to contributing meaningfully to the communities around us.
How We Started
Our Story
We did not wait for perfect conditions to start. We started because we believed it was possible.
From the beginning, our focus has been on doing things properly — building with structure, learning through execution, and improving over time.
We are intentionally building from an early stage to ensure strong foundations.
What We Stand For
Our Values
Excellence
We do the basics well, then raise the bar — in decisions, partnerships, and delivery.
Integrity
We keep our word, protect stakeholder trust, and choose the long-term over shortcuts.
Innovation
We stay curious and practical — using technology and better systems to unlock growth.
Stewardship
We invest with responsibility — for people, communities, and the environments we operate in.
The People Behind 8TE
Our Founders
Mohammed Mbarak
Managing Director
Bio
Civil engineer and operator who leads 8TE's execution discipline, steering venture governance, capital allocation, and delivery standards across all sectors.
Ainebyona Marvin
Director & Secretary
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Civil engineer overseeing company secretariat, compliance, and board rhythm while supporting infrastructure and build-out programs for new ventures.
Lotyang Eliud Lakara
Director
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Civil engineer and AI practitioner focused on technical feasibility, data-driven design, and integrating intelligent systems into our project delivery.
Mulungi Jonathan
Director
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Diplomat and realtor who brings negotiation rigor, stakeholder management, and real estate transaction insight to 8TE's venture pipeline.
Ekeu Robert Esabu
Director
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Lawyer safeguarding governance, contracts, and risk controls, ensuring every venture structure is compliant, bankable, and investor-ready.
Jjuuko Amruh
Director
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Lawyer focused on regulatory strategy and dispute avoidance, aligning commercial objectives with sound legal frameworks.
Opio Shaun Stephen Ariko
Director
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Corporate lawyer guiding deal structuring, partnerships, and investor protections to keep ventures resilient and transparent.
Ssekyondwa Edwin Alyosha
Director
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Civil engineer ensuring build quality and cost discipline across projects, with a focus on durability and delivery certainty.
We are still early. And that is the point.
Early decisions matter most — and we are making the right ones. If you are an investor, partner, or founder, we would like to hear from you.