Current
Commitment:
£70m
Date of investment / realisation:
2025
Sector:
Business Services
“All the senior management team are excited about the investment and partnership with Horizon Capital. After 30 years in business, ERA Group will now be able to accelerate its growth, greatly enhance its investment in our technology and deliver enhanced cost insights for our clients through our franchisees. Everyone will benefit from Horizon Capital’s expertise and support as we significantly move ERA Group forward in providing even greater value for everyone.”
Mark TaylorERA Group CEO
Background
ERA is a global leader in cost optimisation, supply chain consulting, and data-driven insights, delivered through a scalable network of franchise partners. Since its inception, ERA has built a strong reputation for driving measurable financial impact for SME clients by leveraging deep category expertise and a proven ability to unlock savings across third-party spend. Today, the business operates in over 60 countries, supporting a network of more than 1,000 consultants and 750+ franchise partners.
The addressable market for SME-focused supply chain and cost optimisation services is estimated at £18 billion and is expanding as businesses increasingly seek to manage external spend amidst persistent inflationary pressure and broader macroeconomic uncertainty.
ERA has delivered impressive growth to date, driven by its differentiated franchise model, strong brand equity, and consistent delivery of client ROI.
Horizon Capital partnered with CEO Mark Taylor and the ERA leadership team to support the next phase of growth.
The strategy will focus on accelerating organic expansion through investment in technology and go-to-market capabilities, international growth in high-potential markets, and targeted acquisitions across the supply chain and cost optimisation ecosystem.
The Journey
Joining the Board alongside Horizon Capital & supporting Mark Taylor as CEO will be Matthew Eatough as Chairman & Adam Marcer as CFO.
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