E78 Partners

What E78 Partners does

E78 Partners (legal name: Element 78 Partners, LLC) is a US-based professional services firm headquartered in Oak Brook, Illinois, founded in 2016 and operating with 251–500 employees. The company delivers an integrated platform of advisory, managed services, and talent solutions to private equity sponsors, their portfolio companies, and enterprise CFOs and CIOs. Its service portfolio spans five core lines: Deal Execution & Integration (including Quality of Earnings and PMI), Financial Performance & Governance (FP&A optimization, finance systems, outsourced accounting), Operational Efficiency & Cost Optimization (strategic sourcing, TEM), Revenue Growth & Commercial Excellence, and Technology Infrastructure & Digital Transformation (including AI readiness assessments and systems implementation). Supporting these are proprietary technology products — DataPAx (an FP&A platform acquired via Cadilus Inc. in 2022) and the Nexus Marketplace (an AppDirect-hosted technology procurement platform) — plus a Talent On Demand offering for interim executive placements.

The business operates on a professional services and managed services revenue model. Advisory engagements are project-based or retainer, while managed services (outsourced accounting, FP&A managed services, ERP/EPM optimization, TEM, strategic sourcing) provide recurring revenue. Pricing is bespoke and not publicly disclosed, with multi-year contracts typical. GTM is enterprise field sales with senior-led engagement teams, primarily direct outreach and an 'Engage' portal on the website. The firm targets four primary personas: PE sponsors and portfolio companies (primary), Office of the CFO, Office of the CIO, and enterprise/corporate leaders, across industries including healthcare, consumer/retail, manufacturing, business and financial services, industrials, and technology.

E78 has executed an aggressive acquisition strategy, completing more than ten acquisitions between 2021 and 2024 — including NextLevel (2021), 9Gauge Partners (2021), Agile Fund Solutions (2021), Cadilus (2022), The CFO Suite (2022), Profit Enhancement (2022), MacroNet (2022), Outliers (2023), Global PMI Partners USA (2023), and The Avail Group (2024) — funded in part by a strategic investment from Further Global Capital Management in December 2021. The company is privately held, SOC 1 certified, and operates exclusively in the US market.

Name

E78 Partners

Legal name

Element 78 Partners, LLC

Website

https://e78partners.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

E78 Partners is a US-based professional services firm delivering advisory, managed services, and talent solutions to private equity sponsors, their portfolio companies, and enterprise CFOs and CIOs across finance, technology, and transformation engagements.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Management Consulting

NAICS

Management Consulting Services (54161), Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services (5416)

SIC

Services-Management Consulting Services (8742)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYBPAHADAA

Corporate Strategy Advisory

Business & Public Services/Professional Services (Legal, Accounting, Consulting)/Strategy & Corporate Finance Advisory

SECONDARYBPAHAOAG

Corporate Development & Strategic Partnerships Advisory (JVs, Alliances, Carve-outs)

Business & Public Services/Professional Services (Legal, Accounting, Consulting)/M&A, Transaction & Restructuring Advisory

SECONDARYBPAHADAC

M&A Advisory (Buy-side/Sell-side)

Business & Public Services/Professional Services (Legal, Accounting, Consulting)/Strategy & Corporate Finance Advisory

SECONDARYFSAEAGAE

Corporate Finance Advisory (Strategic Finance, Capital Structure & Recaps)

Financial & Insurance/Financial Advisory, Brokerage & Intermediation/M&A Advisory & Corporate Finance

Keywords

• Management consulting
• Finance transformation
• Private equity advisory
• Managed services
• Technology consulting

Headquarters

HQ city

Oak Brook

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Operations, Others

Revenue model

1. Advisory Services: Strategic consulting engagements delivered by senior-led teams covering M&A, finance transformation, cost optimization, revenue growth, and digital transformation. Fees are typically structured as project-based or retainer engagements.
2. Managed Services: Recurring managed service engagements covering outsourced accounting, FP&A managed services, ERP/EPM optimization, technology expense management, strategic sourcing, and technology-as-a-service offerings. Delivered as an embedded extension of client teams.
3. Talent Solutions: Specialized talent-on-demand services providing interim executives (CFOs, controllers, finance and operations leaders) and project-based professionals for private equity and enterprise clients.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

E78 Partners delivers integrated strategic advisory, managed services, and talent solutions for finance, technology, and business transformation challenges. The firm primarily serves private equity sponsors, their portfolio companies, and enterprise CFOs/CIOs, covering the full investment lifecycle from pre-deal diligence through post-close integration and ongoing value creation. Engagements combine senior-led consulting teams with technology-enabled delivery and interim executive placement.

Product overview

E78 Partners operates as an integrated advisory, managed services, and talent solutions platform for private equity and enterprise clients. The company combines strategic advisory with scalable managed services and specialized talent that accelerates value creation across the investment lifecycle. Their service portfolio spans Deal Execution & Integration (including Quality of Earnings and Pre-Close Diligence), Financial Performance & Governance (including FP&A Optimization, Finance Systems, and Outsourced Accounting), Operational Efficiency & Cost Optimization (including Strategic Sourcing and Technology Expense Management), Revenue Growth & Commercial Excellence, and Technology Infrastructure & Digital Transformation (including AI Readiness Assessments and Systems Implementation). Supporting these core services are proprietary technology products like DataPAx and the Nexus Marketplace platform, along with Talent On Demand for interim executive placements. The integrated model connects advisory services with managed delivery and talent to provide end-to-end support for CFOs, CIOs, and private equity operating partners.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• E78 Advisory: Strategic advisory services combining finance and technology expertise
• E78 Managed Services
• Talent On Demand
• E78 Nexus Marketplace
• Elite Partner Program

Products and services

• Advisory Services Strategic advisory services combining senior-led execution with finance and technology expertise to help sponsors, portfolio companies, and enterprise leaders make decisions and deliver measurable results.
• Managed Services Scalable, tech-enabled managed services that extend team capacity, streamline operations, and provide continuity across the business lifecycle, including outsourced accounting, FP&A, ERP/EPM optimization, and technology expense management.
• Talent On Demand Specialized talent solutions providing experienced interim executives, finance, and technology professionals for project-based and executive placements at PE-backed and enterprise clients.
• Deal Execution & Integration Hands-on support across diligence, integration, carve-outs, and optimization to accelerate post-deal value realization for private equity and corporate buyers.
• Financial Performance & Governance Services to strengthen financial rigor, reporting accuracy, and compliance with technical expertise for CFOs and finance functions, including FP&A optimization, accounting advisory, and outsourced accounting.
• Revenue Growth & Commercial Excellence Topline growth strategies through pricing optimization, sales effectiveness, commercial model design, RevOps enablement, and market expansion for enterprise and PE-backed clients.
• Operational Efficiency & Cost Optimization Identification and implementation of operational improvements including transformation management, cost optimization, strategic sourcing, technology expense management, and procurement transformation.
• Technology Infrastructure & Digital Transformation Modernization of IT stack, elevation of analytics capabilities, AI readiness assessments, ERP/EPM optimization, systems implementation, and tech-enabled BPO services.
• DataPAx Proprietary financial planning and analysis technology and services supporting FP&A workflows, reporting, and analytics for PE-backed companies.
• Nexus Marketplace E-commerce marketplace platform hosted by AppDirect that enables technology procurement and vendor aggregation for E78 clients.

Quantifiable outcome

• Leading national DSO attained $150M+ revenue and 3.0x MOIC in less than 3 years
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers20 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability4 records

Feature2 records

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Alvarez & Marsal: Leading independent professional services firm with deep private equity advisory, performance improvement, and turnaround practices. Closely mirrors E78's senior-led PE value-creation positioning and competes directly on diligence, integration, and CFO advisory mandates.
• FTI Consulting: Multi-disciplinary advisory firm with Corporate Finance & Restructuring and Technology segments serving PE sponsors and portfolio companies. Direct overlap with E78's deal execution, financial transformation, and technology expense management offerings.
• Accordion Partners: PE-focused FP&A, finance transformation, and technology-enabled managed services firm. Closely comparable to E78 in target customer (PE sponsors and portfolio CFOs), service mix (FP&A, NetSuite, accounting), and tech-enabled delivery model.
• MorganFranklin Consulting: Now part of Highspring, MorganFranklin is a finance, technology, and risk consulting firm serving middle-market to Fortune 500 with strong PE sponsor relationships. Directly competes on finance transformation, ERP/EPM, and CFO advisory mandates.
• CrossCountry Consulting: Mid-market-focused advisory firm providing finance, accounting, risk, and technology consulting to PE-backed and enterprise clients. Comparable service portfolio and PE-centric GTM motion.
• RGP (Resources Connection): Global consulting firm providing on-demand finance, accounting, risk, and technology expertise to enterprises and PE-backed companies. Comparable talent-on-demand and managed services delivery model targeting similar buyers.
• Vaco: Talent solutions and consulting firm providing on-demand finance, technology, and executive expertise. Comparable Talent On Demand / interim CFO model and PE-backed portfolio company focus to E78.

Broad incumbents

• Huron Consulting Group: Larger public consulting firm with overlapping capabilities in financial consulting, business transformation, and technology. Serves similar enterprise CFO/CIO buyers but with broader portfolio beyond PE.
• BDO USA: Top-tier accounting and advisory firm serving middle-market PE-backed companies across transaction advisory, finance transformation, and tax. Larger scale and broader service portfolio than E78 but overlapping middle-market PE client base.
• Robert Half (Protiviti): Global consulting firm (subsidiary of Robert Half) offering finance, technology, risk, and internal audit consulting. Overlaps with E78's CFO advisory, finance transformation, and technology enablement services to enterprise and PE clients.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/e78partners
• Instagraminstagram.com/e78partners
• Facebookfacebook.com/e78partners

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Subsidiaries5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A11 records

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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