Strategies for Finding the Right Buyer: A Guide for MSPs
Not all buyers are created equal—choosing the wrong one can be a costly mistake.When it comes to selling your Managed Service Provider (MSP), the stakes couldn’t be higher. The ideal…
Leveraging Partnerships to Strengthen Your MSP’s M&A Appeal
In today’s competitive mergers and acquisitions (M&A) landscape, Managed Service Providers (MSPs) must find ways to stand out to potential buyers. While strong financials and operational efficiency are crucial, there’s…
Future-Proofing Your MSP: Strategic M&A Tactics for Navigating Buyer Expectations and Embracing Innovation
Think your MSP is ready to dominate the M&A game? Think again! In today’s hyper-competitive market, having solid financials isn’t enough to make buyers swoon. To truly stand out, you need a proactive strategy that navigates buyer expectations, conducts regular pulse checks, and embraces innovation. From leveraging AI and automation to beefing up cybersecurity, this approach isn’t just about surviving—it's about thriving and becoming the must-have MSP on the M&A scene. Ready to lead the charge? Let’s dive in.
Understanding GAAP vs. EBITDA with ChannelE2E
At Cogent, we’re committed to helping Managed Service Providers (MSPs) successfully navigate the complexities of mergers and acquisitions (M&A). Recently, our founding partner and CEO, Rick Murphy, and EVP and…
The End-of-Summer M&A Pulse Check for MSPs: Are You on Track?
As summer winds down, it’s a crucial time for Managed Service Providers (MSPs) to assess their position in the mergers and acquisitions (M&A) landscape. The market is dynamic, and the…
Navigating Buyer Expectations: Key Considerations for Mid-Sized MSPs
In the competitive M&A market, understanding buyer expectations is crucial for mid-sized Managed Service Providers (MSPs). It’s not just about having a strong financial performance; it’s also about aligning your…
Cogent Growth Partners joins ChannelE2E as the M&A Advisory Firm Sponsor
ATLANTA, GA — June 1, 2024 — Cogent Growth Partners, the leading M&A advisory firm specializing in the IT services industry, has partnered with ChannelE2E, the premier platform dedicated to…
Cogent Growth Partners advises Netsurit on acquisition of iTeam Consulting
Netsurit’s Acquisition of iTeam Consulting Expands US Presence in the Southwest. ATLANTA – [February 27] – Cogent Growth Partners, a prominent advisor for mergers and acquisitions in the managed service…
Navigating IT Mergers and Acquisitions with Transaction Therapy™
An M&A buy-side intermediary since 2010, Cogent guides IT services companies through strategic acquisitions with "Transaction Therapy™".