Smart Strategy. Smarter Acquisitions. Lasting Value.

We help small and mid-sized business owners buy, grow, and exit with confidence. Whether you’re acquiring a company, building a long-term growth strategy, or preparing for an eventual sale, Cogent brings the insight of both advisors and operators—professionals who have built, scaled, and sold businesses ourselves.

Let’s turn your vision into value.

Who We Help:

We work with small and mid-sized business owners looking to:

Make a Strategic Acquisition – Find the right company, structure the best deal, and integrate successfully.

Develop a Growth Strategy – Scale smarter, increase market share, and position for long-term success.

Prepare for an Exit – Maximize value, structure a smooth transition, and sell from a position of strength.

Whether you’re acquiring, growing, or planning an exit, we help you move beyond uncertainty and toward a clear, confident strategy.

Why Work With Cogent?

Unlike traditional M&A or strategy consultants, we’ve been in your shoes. Our expertise comes from:

• M&A from an Operator’s Perspective – We’ve built, grown, and exited businesses, so we understand how deals really work.

• Government & Commercial Market Knowledge – We’ve advised agency heads, the Executive Office of the President, and Fortune 500 leaders.

• Proven Success in M&A & Strategy – Successfully completed multiple deals in the last 24 months and helped clients scale and exit profitably.

• A Process Built for Business Owners – We start with your goals, source the right opportunities, and execute deals that create real value.

How We Work:

Clarify Your Vision – We start with your goals. What do you want an acquisition to do for your business? What’s your long-term plan?

Source the Right Opportunities – We identify and assess the best-fit companies, both on and off the market.

Execute with Confidence – We guide you through negotiations, due diligence, and closing, ensuring a smooth transaction.

Maximize Post-Acquisition Success – We help you integrate the business, retain value, and position for future growth.

Ready to Make Your Next Move?

Whether you’re buying, growing, or preparing to sell, we help business owners make smarter decisions, better deals, and more strategic moves.

Let’s turn your vision into value.