Advised Fera Science (a Bridgepoint portfolio company) on the acquisition of 3Keel

Transaction Summary

Strata Partners is delighted to announce that it acted as exclusive corporate finance adviser to Fera Science on its acquisition of 3Keel Group Ltd (“3Keel”).

Established in 2013, 3Keel is a specialist sustainability consultancy that tackles risks and builds resilience across supply chains, food systems and landscapes. 3Keel’s evidence-led approaches, analytical capabilities and long-standing client partnerships have built a sector-leading reputation for creating novel solutions and delivering impact. 3Keel is also the creator of the LENs programme, which is included within the transaction and will be actively supported by Fera into the future.

The combination of Fera and 3Keel marks a pivotal advance for the life-science sector, coupling Fera’s world-class expert laboratory and field services with 3Keel’s internationally acclaimed consulting and advisory practice, to deliver a unique level of end-to-end support.

The transaction is supported by Bridgepoint, one of the world’s leading mid-market investors, who became Fera’s majority shareholder in January 2024 – a transaction where Strata acted as exclusive sellside adviser to exiting shareholder Capita plc.

This transaction marks Strata’s second acquisition acting as financial adviser to Fera.