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Insights that drive confident decisions

Cognitio Group delivers rigorous primary and secondary research for Private Equity firms, Corporations, Hedge Funds, Family Offices, and VC firms navigating M&A and new market entry.

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Experienced Team
Cognitio Group's team comes from Big Three consulting and private equity — bringing the expertise and judgment clients need to move forward with confidence.
In-Depth Research
Cognitio Group's primary and secondary research goes beyond the surface — delivering granular data and the in-depth insights that drive confident decisions.
Trusted by Leading Firms
Cognitio Group partners with top-tier PE firms, corporations, hedge funds, and family offices — including Marlin Equity Partners, Genstar Capital, and IOP Partners — on critical M&A and investment decisions.
What We Do

Our Services

Due Diligence

Comprehensive commercial, operational, and market due diligence for PE firms and corporates ahead of acquisitions and investments.

  • Commercial due diligence
  • Market sizing & competitive landscape
  • Customer & expert interviews
  • Management assessment support

Market Research

In-depth analysis of market dynamics, growth drivers, and competitive positioning to support strategic decisions and new market entry.

  • Market entry analysis
  • Sector deep-dives
  • Competitive benchmarking
  • Consumer & channel research

Investment Research

Tailored research for PE firms, Hedge Funds, Family Offices, and VC firms requiring deep-dive intelligence prior to an investment decision.

  • Pre-investment sector research
  • Target company analysis
  • Industry expert network access
  • Thematic investment research
Selected Engagements

Our Work

Private Equity — Confidential

$600M+ Acquisition — Trucking Aftermarket Parts

Cognitio Group was engaged by a PE firm to assess a trucking aftermarket parts company ahead of a $600M+ acquisition.

  • 40+ in-depth interviews with industry insiders
  • 250+ market participant surveys
  • Primary and secondary research combined to assess competitive position and revenue sustainability
  • Recommended retaining a minority shareholder based on top-line growth findings — a key deal structuring outcome
Due Diligence
VC Firm — Confidential

Unicorn Validation — Luxury Fashion $1B+ Series Raise

Cognitio Group was engaged ahead of a late-stage raise valuing the company above $1 billion to validate the retail expansion thesis.

  • Full channel sales data analysis
  • 400+ customer exit interviews conducted across 8 store locations
  • Conversations with key industry insiders
  • Research validated the growth opportunity — client participated as a significant investor in the round
Investment Research
Private Equity — Confidential

Protecting Capital — Medical Device Cross-Border Due Diligence

Cognitio Group assessed a PE-to-PE acquisition of a medical device manufacturer with operations across 5 countries.

  • 150+ interviews and surveys across sales channels and manufacturing facilities
  • Detailed analysis of US and EU regulatory and legal frameworks
  • Findings revealed a materially more challenging environment than the seller's Confidential Business Review indicated
  • Client passed on the deal
Due Diligence
Technology Corporation — Confidential

60+ Acquisition Targets Identified — Corporate Technology M&A

A technology corporation engaged Cognitio Group to map their market and identify bolt-on acquisition targets in the $25M–$200M range.

  • Comprehensive market landscape using proprietary industry reports
  • Primary interviews with market makers and sector leaders
  • 60+ qualified acquisition targets identified
  • 2 targets subsequently pursued for acquisition by the client
Market Research
Family Office — Confidential

Dual-Market Clinic Acquisition — 700+ Consumer Surveys

A family office looking to expand their medical clinic holdings engaged Cognitio Group to analyze two acquisition targets in separate markets.

  • Localized competitive landscape analysis for each target's geography
  • 700+ consumer surveys fielded across both markets
  • Assessed patient demand, competitive dynamics, and market saturation
  • Research supported the family office through to a successful acquisition
Due Diligence

Trusted By

Marlin Equity Partners
Genstar Capital
IOP Partners
And Others
Thought Leadership

M&A Market Insights

Who We Are

About Cognitio Group

Cognitio Group team in a strategy session

Cognitio Group is a specialist Due Diligence and Market Research firm built exclusively to serve the needs of Private Equity, M&A, and investment professionals. We exist at the intersection of rigorous research and actionable insight.

Our team brings together veterans of the Big Three management consulting firms and experienced private equity practitioners — professionals who have sat on both sides of the deal table and understand what decision-makers truly need.

We conduct both primary and secondary research, combining proprietary expert networks, structured interview programmes, and deep secondary analysis to generate insights that go beyond the data room.

We work as a true extension of our clients' deal teams — fast, discreet, and focused on what matters.

Big Three Pedigree

Our core team brings experience from McKinsey, Bain, and BCG — the same analytical rigour applied to your deal process.

PE & M&A Expertise

We understand the timelines, decision frameworks, and information needs unique to private equity and corporate M&A.

Primary Research Capability

Proprietary expert networks and structured interview programmes deliver ground-level intelligence unavailable in any database.

Discretion & Speed

We operate with investment-grade confidentiality and are structured to mobilise rapidly to meet deal timelines.

Soham Sutaria, Founder of Cognitio Group LinkedIn →

Soham Sutaria

Founder

Soham founded Cognitio Group with 15+ years of experience in strategy consulting and PE advisory. He has contributed to over $11 billion in mid-market transaction value across 25+ engagements for leading PE firms and corporations. His background spans Big Three consulting and direct PE deal support, including work with KKR.

He has also founded and exited a consumer brand, bringing hands-on operational experience to every engagement. Soham holds an MBA from NYU Stern School of Business.

Around that foundation, Soham has built a team of Big Three consultants and PE veterans — practitioners who bring the same caliber of analytical rigor and deal experience to every Cognitio Group engagement.

Get In Touch

Work With Us

Whether you're running a deal process, evaluating a new market, or seeking investment-grade research, we'd like to hear from you.

Email team@cognitiogroup.com
Engagements PE Firms  ·  Corporations  ·  Hedge Funds  ·  Family Offices  ·  VC Firms
Typical Timeline We can mobilise within 48 hours of brief receipt.