Strata Partners advises Fera Science on its acquisition of Qotho Minerals

Transaction Summary

Strata Partners is delighted to announce that it acted as exclusive corporate finance adviser to Fera Science on its acquisition of Qotho Minerals.

Established in 2013, Qotho Minerals – formally Qotho Laboratory Services – is a leading proficiency testing (PT) service provider and trusted producer of certified reference materials (CRMs) for mineral and agri laboratories and geologists worldwide.

The acquisition enhances Fera’s capabilities in laboratory assurance services expanding the breadth and depth of its proficiency testing portfolio delivered under its Fapas® brand. Bringing Qotho into the Fera group alongside Fapas®, opens opportunities to support clients and partners across new markets including agriculture, mining and minerals and presents a portal for the expansion of its PT services into Africa.

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.