Cognos. Creating Value Together.

Our members advise ambitious entrepreneurs, management teams and businesses on acquisitions, disposals, capital and debt fundraisings and provides a range of transaction support services, combining local knowledge with global reach to deliver exceptional outcomes for our clients.

Our M&A experience.

Transactions services

Successful transactions depend on rigorous preparation and execution. Cognos provides a full suite of buy-side and sell-side transaction support services that help our clients to navigate the deal process and manage risk. Our services include...

M&A – Buy-side

Cognos Global Partners support our clients through the entire acquisition process, from setting the parameters for market research, identifying and approaching potential targets, obtaining and clarifying financial information, formulating indicative offers and supporting negotiations.

M&A – Sell-side

Selling their business is one of the most momentous decisions a business owner will make. Many entrepreneurs will only ever do it once in a lifetime. It is critical to appoint advisers who will listen...

Capital Raising

Cognos supports entrepreneurs, management teams, and corporates to secure equity finance from venture capital, private equity, family offices, and search funds, helping clients assess their capital requirements, structure fundraising strategies, and connect the right investors.

Debt Advisory

Our debt advisory specialists help clients to evaluate, structure, and negotiate debt solutions that align with their strategic objectives and unlock their growth. We advise on refinancing, acquisition financing, leveraged buyouts, working capital optimization, and...

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WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY

We’re very pleased with the support and service provided by the Cognos team in the Netherlands throughout this journey. They combined a pleasant and informal approach with deep expertise and strong support when it was needed most. - Wouter Aijtink, CEO of Eager

Finding the right strategic partner for TaxCalc has always been of paramount importance to me. One that embraces our corporate values with a customer and team-centric approach. I’m delighted that STG are that partner. Throughout the whole process, the Cognos UK team's consummate professionalism, guidance and unwavering support, ensured that our values were aligned and a smooth transition could be achieved both for our customers, and our high-performing team. - Tracy Ebdon-Poole, Founder of TaxCalc

Following the recommendation of my accountancy firm, I contacted Cognos France for the sale of MG Habitat. I particularly appreciated the professional and human approach, the fluidity of exchanges and the defence of my interests throughout the process. Cognos really played its role as an advisor from the beginning to the end of the assignment by being a source of proposals and solutions! - Monty Godfrey, Managing Director of MG Habitat

Putting the Wehrle Group into good hands was a matter that was close to our hearts as a family. Cognos Germany advised us throughout this challenging process with great professionalism and strategic vision, and was a reliable partner for the entire duration. We are happy to have found a strong partner for the long-term development of our company. - Georg Herth, Managing Shareholder of E. Wehrle GmbH

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