What We Do

Helping Business Owners Buy, Grow, and Exit with Confidence

At Cogent, we guide small and mid-sized business owners through strategic acquisitions, long-term growth planning, and exit preparation. Unlike traditional advisors, we don’t just analyze numbers—we’ve built, scaled, and exited businesses ourselves, giving us a unique ability to help you make smarter decisions at every stage.

Whether you’re buying a company, scaling for growth, or preparing for a future sale, our hands-on approach ensures you move forward with clarity, strategy, and confidence.

Mergers & Acquisitions

Buy the Right Company, The Right Way.

Acquiring another company is a powerful growth strategy, but only if the deal is structured right. We help business owners:

Identify and evaluate acquisition targets (on-market & off-market)

Navigate negotiations, due diligence, and deal structuring

Integrate acquired companies successfully for long-term value

We ensure that your acquisition isn’t just a transaction—but a strategic move that strengthens your business.

Strategy & Growth Planning

Scale Smarter, Strengthen Your Market Position.

A great business doesn’t grow by chance—it grows by design. We work with business owners to:

Develop a strategic growth roadmap tailored to your industry & goals

Expand market share, diversify revenue, and strengthen operations

Ensure your business is acquisition-ready (whether buying or selling)

If you’re looking to grow strategically and increase long-term value, we help you build a plan that works.

Exit Strategy & Business Transitions

Sell on Your Terms, Maximize Your Value.

A successful exit starts long before you sell. We help business owners prepare, position, and execute a sale that achieves their financial and legacy goals. Our approach ensures:

Higher business valuation through operational & financial optimization

A smooth transition for employees, customers, and leadership

The right deal structure for your financial and personal objectives

Whether you’re planning an exit in the next year or the next decade, we help you maximize your outcome.

Take the Next Step

Whether you’re buying, growing, or preparing to sell, Cogent helps you make smarter, more strategic moves that fuel long-term success.

Let’s turn your vision into value.