Cognos.

The Global M&A Network.

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Cognos.

Creating Value Together.

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Sectors

Our members have generated 500 global deals since 2020.

Transport & Logistics

From port operators and trucking companies to last-mile delivery, warehousing and specialist logistics platforms, we help our clients position and prepare their businesses as effectively as possible for exit, acquisition and attracting investment.

Healthcare

Our team of healthcare experts advise MedTech, drug- discovery and biotech, pharma and pharma services businesses, and a wide range of healthcare service providers on all types of corporate finance transaction, from fundraising to exit.

Consumer & Retail

Our members advise brands, retailers, distributors, and e-commerce platforms on a range of deals, from disposal mandates to strategic acquisitions or mergers and capital raises to debt refinancings.

Industrials

We draw on broad global experience of industrial business models to advise clients across a wide range of industrial and manufacturing niches, with a focus on advanced manufacturing, specialist engineering, automotive, aerospace, and, industrial services.

Business services

Our global teams advise firms across a wide range of business services sectors and have deep experience in advising marketing, business consulting, recruitment, outsourcing and professional services businesses on a wide range of transactions.

Real-estate & Infrastructure business

From services providers, construction software, M&E and Design and Build and infrastructure projects to commercial real estate, the Cognos team help clients in the real estate sector to unlock value, attract capital, and execute transactions.

Renewables & Circular economy

We support clients across the ESG sector, including renewable power generation, energy storage, recycling, waste management and clean-tech innovation, connecting them with strategic investors, acquirers and lenders to help drive the clean energy transition

Technology

From advising high-growth deep-tech companies on capital raising to optimising exits for software and IT services entrepreneurs and investors, our Cognos members have demonstrable track record in optimising client outcomes across the technology sector.

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COGNOS NETWORK OVERVIEW

  • 500

    transactions

  • 27

    offices

  • 16

    countries

OUR GLOBAL REACH

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