E78 Partners
Private-equity-focused platform combining deal execution, integration, finance, technology and operating support across the investment lifecycle.
- Highest 2026 tier: Tier I
- Private-equity-focused advisory and managed-services firm
- M&A Integration and Separation Advisory
Overview
E78 Partners supports private equity firms, portfolio companies and enterprises through diligence, Day 1 readiness, post-close execution, integrations and carve-outs. The firm combines advisory services, managed services and specialist talent.
Its integration platform brings together operators, finance leaders and technology specialists. Engagements may address standalone readiness, interim leadership, financial reporting, systems, operational continuity and longer-term value creation.
E78 Partners is included in one 2026 Advisory Ranking category. The highest recorded classification is Tier I.
Firm facts
| Legal name | E78 Partners, LLC |
| Founded | 2016 |
| Firm type | Private-equity-focused advisory and managed-services firm |
| Principal offices | Oak Brook, Chicago, Dallas, Denver, New York |
| Primary focus | Deal execution, integration and post-close transformation |
| Chief Executive Officer and Founder | John Signa |
| Highest 2026 Advisory Ranking tier | Tier I |
Principal activities
Integration management
Governance, workstream coordination, Day 1 readiness, 100-day planning and synergy tracking.
Separation and carve-outs
Separation planning, standalone readiness, transition-service management and stranded-cost coordination.
Value realization
Operating-model alignment, functional execution, change management and post-close performance support.
E78 Partners works with clients on assignments that may combine strategy, specialist analysis, implementation support and organizational adoption. The precise scope depends on the mandate, sector, geography and client requirements.
Sector and mandate coverage
Sector coverage
- Private equity portfolio companies
- Business services
- Consumer
- Healthcare
- Industrials
- Technology
Transaction and mandate types
- Integration management office
- Separation management office
- Day 1 readiness
- Carve-outs
- TSA planning and exit
- Synergy realization
Market position
E78 Partners is positioned as a private-equity-focused advisory and managed-services firm. Its relevance reflects direct involvement in transaction execution, senior practitioner access, functional depth and the ability to support management teams through compressed transition timetables.
Distinctive focus: Integrated finance, operations and technology execution for sponsor-backed transactions.
Competitive context
E78 Partners competes with integration specialists, transaction-execution boutiques, operations consultancies and independent transformation advisers. The relevant peer set varies by deal size, sector, geographic scope and whether the mandate centers on integration, separation, technology, finance or operating performance.
Comparable firms are selected according to overlap in business model, client segment, service coverage, geographic activity and mandate profile. Inclusion does not imply equivalence in scale, ranking or market position.
Leadership
| Person | Current position | Institutional background |
|---|---|---|
| John Signa | Chief Executive Officer and Founder | Private equity, CFO advisory and firm strategy |
| John Manzanares | Senior Managing Director and Chief Technology Officer | Technology strategy, M&A integration and transformation |
Leadership information reflects the public sources reviewed for this profile. View the firm’s website ↗
Corporate and regulatory information
E78 Partners provides consulting or advisory services. Public information reviewed does not identify a single group-wide regulated-securities registration applicable to its integration and separation consulting work.
View registered-entity details
| Principal entity | E78 Partners, LLC |
| Regulatory status | Consulting or advisory services |
| Headquarters | Oak Brook, Illinois |
| Primary jurisdiction | United States |
Principal offices
- Oak Brook
- Chicago
- Dallas
- Denver
- New York
Rankings and recognition
Ranking inclusion is editorially determined. The existence or maintenance of a Wiki profile does not influence ranking eligibility, tier or position.
Related Economy analysis
Selected Economy Markets articles providing context for the firm’s advisory environment:
- Middle-Market Private Equity: Returns, Scale and Manager Selection
- Private Equity Technology Due Diligence in the AI Era
- The Silent Reshuffle of the Advisory Market
Related institutions and subjects
Sources and data transparency
The profile is based on the following publicly available institutional, regulatory and editorial sources:
- Deal Execution & Integration — integration, separation and transaction-execution capabilities.
- E78 Partners — firm overview, services and institutional information.
- Advisory Ranking — Top 30 M&A Integration and Separation Advisory 2026 — inclusion and tier classification.
