We are proud to announce that ERA Group has secured a significant investment from Horizon Capital, a leading investor in high-growth technology and business services companies. Horizon has taken a majority stake in ERA Group and committed £70 million to support our continued expansion — both organically and through strategic acquisitions.
This marks a milestone moment in ERA Group’s journey. Founded by Fred Marfleet in 1992, ERA has grown into a global leader in cost optimization, supply chain consulting, and actionable business insights, delivered through a powerful international network of over 1,000 consultants across 60+ countries.
This investment will enable us to supercharge our next phase of growth under the leadership of CEO Mark Taylor. With a focus on scaling innovation, enhancing our digital platforms, and attracting top talent, we are better positioned than ever to support our consultants and clients with cutting-edge insights and measurable results.
With Horizon’s backing, ERA Group will actively pursue targeted acquisitions and expand into untapped markets, creating new avenues for growth across our global network.
We’re also delighted to welcome Matthew Eatough, founder of Proxima and a respected leader in procurement and supply chain strategy, as our new Chairman. Matthew brings unmatched sector knowledge and will play a key role in shaping ERA’s strategic direction.
“After more than 30 years in business, this is a major opportunity to scale what makes ERA Group so special,” said Mark Taylor, CEO.
“With Horizon’s expertise and investment, we’re set to expand our global impact, further develop our technology platforms, and continue to empower our network with the tools and insights to continue to deliver Value through Insight™.”
The success of this transaction was made possible thanks to the invaluable support and expertise of our advisory partners. ERA Group is grateful to have been advised by Park Place Corporate Finance, whose strategic guidance and deep understanding of our business ensured a smooth and well-executed process from start to finish.
“Park Place Corporate Finance have worked with ERA Group for several years providing strategic insights into the business that ultimately prepared us for finding the right partner in Horizon Capital, said Mark.
“The team at Park Place, led by Tim Simpson, worked tirelessly in providing insightful and experienced guidance throughout the process. They took the lead on agreeing key elements of the transaction that ultimately led to the shareholders and management significantly reinvesting back into the business. I have worked with Park Place on several transactions, and they are exceptional.”
We would also like to thank our legal advisors, Squire Patton Boggs, for their exceptional counsel and professionalism throughout the deal. Their deep sector knowledge and unwavering commitment provided the foundation for a confident and collaborative transaction.
Fred Marfleet, Founder of ERA Group remarked “We have been advised by Squire Patton Boggs – led by Giles Chesher as legal advisors throughout the sales process. From the very beginning their team demonstrated a strong combination of deep technical expertise, commercial acumen, and unwavering professionalism. Their proactive approach, strategic thinking, and meticulous attention to detail gave us complete confidence throughout the process.”
We look forward to sharing more as we embark on this exciting new chapter.
About ERA Group:
ERA Group partners with business leaders to tackle their most important challenges and illuminate their greatest opportunities. For more than 30 years, ERA has been a pioneer in business strategy and cost optimization. Today, we leverage data, analytics, and the world’s most knowledgeable industry specialists to help clients validate, improve processes, and turn insight into opportunities.
With over 40,000 projects completed in over sixty countries across six continents, ERA Group enables organizations to grow, build competitive advantage, and drive bottom-line impact. As a global team of thinkers and doers, ERA Group brings deep vertical and functional expertise in over 50 expense categories and 100’s of subcategories plus a range of diverse perspectives to spark change for our clients. We’re the resource today’s modern leaders need as they navigate a new horizon, face unforeseen challenges, and seek new opportunities.
