Private Equity
Solutions
Expertise in every aspect of the private equity lifecycle.
We understand that every investment is a journey. E78 delivers end-to-end solutions that drive value and reduce risk from acquisition to exit. Our team ensures portfolio companies are optimized for growth and efficiency through strategic alignment, integration, financial transformation, and exit readiness. We focus on long-term, sustainable growth, helping you realize the full potential of every investment.
SPECIALIZED SERVICES DESIGNED TO ACCELERATE VALUE CREATION AT EVERY STAGE OF THE INVESTMENT LIFECYCLE
Pre-Purchase/ Acquisition​
Risk Mitigation/
Strategy Assessment
(0 - 6 MOs)
Finance & Technology Due Diligence
- Validate technology capabilities
- Identifying risks and opportunities for informed investment decisions
- Minimize potential pitfalls early
Risk Assessment
- Identify and address financial and operational risks pre-acquisition
- Secure investment value and protect stakeholders
Quality of Earnings (QoE)
- Ensure financial transparency
- Identify profit drivers with comprehensive earnings analysis for a clear investment picture
Purchase/Sale Support
- Navigate purchase/sale transactions with strategic insight and alignment
- Safeguard deal value and integrity
Managed Finance and IT Services
- Secure and seamless transition
- Ensure operational continuity and system alignment post-purchase
Holding/Value Acceleration​
Value Creation Plan/
Revenue Growth
(1 - 3 YRs)
Post-Close Transformations
- Accelerate value realization with strategic transformations
- Drive alignment and operational improvements post-close
Talent Solutions
- Quickly fill critical roles to drive growth
- Ensuring experienced talent aligns with strategic priorities
100 Day Planning
- Streamline transition with clear, actionable 100-day plans
- Focus company wide resources on value acceleration and strategic objectives
Strategic Sourcing
- Boost cost efficiency and resilience by optimizing vendor partnerships
- Align and implement sourcing strategies that accelerate value creation
Integration Plan Management
- Enable seamless integration across business functions
- Maintaining operational flow and achieve key milestones with precise oversight
Technology Expense Management
- Control technology costs while maximizing value
- Strategic oversight of IT investments and expenses
Vendor Pay Management
- Streamline vendor payments, reduce costs and optimize cash flow
- Automated vendor review and payment processes for efficient operations
Margin & Efficiency
Optimization
(3 - 5 YRs)
(EPM, ERM)
Finance Technology (EPM, ERM)
- Improve decision-making with robust finance tools
- Enhance visibility and performance management
Project & Program Managers
Resource Augmentation
Interim IT and Finance Leadership
- Bridge leadership gaps, allowing decision makers to focus on strategic objectives
- Deliver expertise that stabilize operations and drives results in finance and IT.
Performance Optimization
- Drive operational excellence and efficiency to maximize margins and strengthen the bottom line.
Cash Flow Optimization
- Enhance liquidity with strategies that improve cash flow
- Support stability and growth.
Stakeholder Management Reporting
- Equip stakeholders with transparent, actionable insights
- Enable confident decision-making and strategic alignment
Data & Technology
- Harness data and technology to improve efficiencies
- Secure and emphasize competitive advantages
Strategic Sourcing​
- Optimize sourcing strategies, deliver cost savings
- Enhance operational efficiency
Capital Effectiveness,
Cost Optimization &
Risk Mitigation
(5 -7 YRs)
Technology Expense Management
- Drive cost savings and ROI through proactive management of technology investments
Vendor Pay Management​
- Enhance financial control
- Optimize vendor payment cycles and cash flow management
Performance Optimization
- Strengthen operational performance
- Enhance margins and reduce unnecessary costs
Risk Mitigation
- Protect investments with tailored risk management strategies across finance, operations, and IT.
Project & Program Managers
Resource Augmentation
Interim Leadership & Resource Augmentation
- Fortify leadership and fill resource gaps with skilled professionals
- Enable business leaders to focus on strategic objectives while core business functions maintain momentum
Value
Realization​
Exit
Readiness
(5 - 7 YRs)
Technology Expense Management
- Refine tech spend to enhance valuation
- Reduce operational costs in preparation for exit
Vendor Pay Management
- Streamline payments, boost cash flow
- Enable a leaner, more efficient business operation.
Financial Valuation
- Provide accurate valuation assessments
- Optimize financial positioning for a successful exit
Digital Close Solutions
- Simplify financial close process
- Ensure timely, accurate reporting that strengthen exit readiness
Sell-Side Readiness​
- Enable successful exit with comprehensive, targeted readiness planning and execution support
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E78’s approach to serving private equity sponsors and their portfolio is focused on value creation.
E78 offers tailored support to PE firms and their portfolio companies. We cover the entire transaction process, from thesis development to exit, aiming to drive value and mitigate risk. Our services include strategic alignment, early leadership and integration assistance, finance and technology transformations, and sell-side readiness support. With an industry-focused approach, data-driven insights and a deeply experienced, senior-led team, we deliver measurable outcomes for lasting impact.
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Driving Value at Every Stage of the Private Equity Investment Lifecycle
E78 is your strategic ally from pre-transaction to exit. We understand the unique demands of private equity firms and offer specialized services designed to accelerate value creation at every stage of the investment journey.
Pre-Purchase/Acquisition
Minimize acquisition risks with deep-dive finance, operations and technology assessments. Our thorough due diligence ensures you uncover hidden liabilities and opportunities, empowering confident decision-making
Value Creation & Revenue Growth
Accelerate value creation with strategic planning and operational improvements. From 100-day plans to long-term strategies, ensure your investments drive measurable results.
Margin & Efficiency Optimization
Drive operational efficiency and profitability through stable and secure IT system improvements, shared services, and streamlined finance and operations.
Capital Effectiveness, Cost Optimization and Risk Mitigation
Proactive risk management and scalable cost savings that drive capital effectiveness in preparation for exit.
Exit Readiness
Final adjustments that make portfolio companies more attractive to buyers and ensures all business aspects are aligned with the exit.
— Dan Davis, Managing Director, Thurston Group
WHY E78
E78 is your co-pilot in meaningful change.
We anticipate needs before they arise.
Drawing on our deep PE and C-level operational knowledge and extensive Fortune 500 experience, our team is constantly on the offensive, thinking proactively and tackling issues head on.
We speak private equity.
Private equity constitutes about two-thirds of our business, serving both sponsors and portfolio management teams. Operating nationally, we offer essential services across the investment lifecycle, leveraging expertise in finance and technology to provide data-driven insights for better decision-making. At E78, we are your trusted ally, offering unmatched support and guidance for transaction success.
We’ve been in your shoes.
Our ability to provide you with the best service possible stems from our team’s years of leadership. With former C-suite executives, private equity leaders and Big Four alumni, we provide you with world-class experts who understand the challenges you face in order to deliver on our promise of outstanding outcomes.
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