M&A advisorBuy-side and sell-side
Cogent Consulting Group
Washington, DC
Profile last reviewed
October 2026
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Overview
Overview of Cogent Consulting Group
Cogent Consulting Group helps small and mid-sized business owners with acquisitions, growth planning and exit preparation. Its services include sourcing and evaluating on-market and off-market targets, deal structuring, negotiations, due diligence, acquisition integration and sale preparation. The firm focuses on government contracting, federal and DoD sectors, and commercial markets; its founder cites nearly two decades of M&A, strategy and business operations experience.
Named principal
Michael Nelson
Founder / CEO
Profile details
Details for Cogent Consulting Group
- Representation
- Buy-side and sell-side
- Firm type
- M&A advisor
- Based in
- Washington, DC
- Engagement coverage
- Washington, DC
- Industry focus
- Generalist / multiple sectors
Office locations
Headquarters and public offices
Headquarters
Washington, DC
Profile sources
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Firm website
cogent-llc.com · checked October 2026