Cogent
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Investor type
VC
Founded
2007
AUM
$1 M
Location
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Investor profile last updated: 21 August, 2026
Profile
Helping you create a thriving digital business, both in what you do and how you do it. Having worked side by side with some of Melbourne’s biggest startup success stories, we’ve spent over a decade figuring out how to build better digital products, quicker. Now we guide businesses through that process every single day, from strategy and product design, to software development and product management.
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FAQs about Cogent
Is Cogent a venture capital or private equity firm?
Cogent is a venture capital firm. It backs companies at Series B, writing tickets of $1-5 m.
Where is Cogent located?
Cogent is located in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.
When was Cogent founded?
Cogent was founded in 2007.
What sectors and industries does Cogent invest in?
Cogent invests in companies and startups in Business Services (B2B), Internet and Web Services, IT Services.
What is Cogent geographical focus of investments?
Cogent invests in companies and startups in Australia and others.
At what stages of companies and startups does Cogent typically invest in?
Cogent invests in companies and startups at Series B.
What is the usual amount of Cogent investment?
Cogent usually invests $1-5 m on average.
What is the amount of assets of under management (AUM) for Cogent?
Cogent has around $1m assets under management.
What are the contacts of Cogent?
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