We come from private equity.

Our deep private equity and C-level operating expertise informs our differentiated solutions for the office of the CFO, empowering deal teams to focus on value creation.

Who we are

The Platinum Playbook

With firsthand knowledge of how private equity sponsor and portfolio company CFOs must collaborate and co-exist, we launched Element78 Partners in 2016. E78—platinum is the 78th element on the periodic table—is based on the platinum financial playbook we’ve created for PE CFOs.

Today

With over 300 full-time employees, E78’s PE-centric, purpose-built platform offers sponsors and portfolio companies a robust set of accounting, finance and tech solutions.

2021

December

Further Global invests in E78, providing it with the capital and resources needed to accelerate growth and expand the company’s service offering and geographic footprint.

August

E78 acquires Executive Services firm NextLevel. E78 acquires Agile Fund Solutions, achieving $30 billion in combined assets under management.

2020

December

E78 acquires Stride Accounting Solutions, specializing in Finance as a Service, and 9Gauge Partners, an accounting, finance, technology and M&A consulting firm.

January

E78 acquires Trillium Solutions Group and adds fund administration and finance and accounting outsourcing to its suite of services.

2018

E78 acquires Tillman Private Equity Services and adds advisory and consulting services to its list of offerings.

2017

E78 signs its first PE sponsor client, which leads to further business and specialization in dental service organizations (DSOs).

2016

Two former private equity operations professionals launch a specialty consulting firm dedicated to serving the unique needs of private equity CFOs.

Our services

A solutions-oriented approach

Our Services

Our deep and proven experience in the office of the CFO in private equity informs the perspective we bring to every client engagement. Our objective is to solve your most complex challenges at the source, ensuring increased transparency and efficiency and accelerated value creation.

“Not only were they the utmost professionals, but also their knowledge and expertise was impeccable.”

— Stephanie Tamul, Controller, Liberty Software Inc.

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A company that cares

We take our team as seriously as our clients. We seek out passionate, dedicated professionals who are committed to delivering the solutions our clients need.

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Tailored solutions playbooks for your industry.

Leveraging the power of technology.

Deep private equity and operating expertise.

Proven solutions for sponsors and management teams.

A comprehensive suite of solutions for sponsors.

Full capabilities of the office of the CFO.

Strategic middle and back office solutions.

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A private equity perspective.