Cohere Capital

Cohere Capital is a private equity firm based in Boston, Massachusetts, founded in 2019. The firm specializes in growth-focused investments in founder-owned or management-led businesses within the Business Services and Technology sectors, typically targeting companies with up to $20 million in EBITDA. Cohere Capital emphasizes the integration of technology as a key driver for growth and is interested in a diverse range of services, including B2B services, information technology, advertising, SaaS, healthcare services, and industrial technology. The firm aims to partner with entrepreneurs and management teams to solidify a strong foundation for sustainable growth, drawing on over 30 years of combined experience in investing and working with growth companies. Cohere Capital invests primarily in North American businesses or those generating the majority of their revenue in the region.

Rich Boghosian

Principal

Daniel Gedney

Co-Founder and Partner

Reid Glaser

Vice President

Patrick Martin

Associate

Nik Shah

Co-Founder and Managing Partner

Caroline Shaunessy

Associate

Srikar Thammishetti

Associate

7 past transactions

Phaedon

Acquisition in 2023
Phaedon, based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, is a business solutions provider specializing in marketing and consulting services. It assists clients in navigating diverse business challenges by offering a range of services, including strategy and transformation, creative engagement, insights and analytics, machine learning, and customer marketing. These services help clients simplify complex business milestones and effectively promote their brand.

Boostability

Private Equity Round in 2022
Boostability is a company that focuses on providing digital marketing technology and services, primarily targeting small and medium-sized businesses. It specializes in search engine optimization (SEO), offering a range of services including keyword research, link building, business profile optimization, onsite and offsite optimization. In addition to SEO, Boostability provides content writing and website design services, enhancing its clients' online presence. The company aims to deliver transparency in customer campaigns and effective partner integration, ensuring a comprehensive approach to digital marketing for its clients.

iPromote

Private Equity Round in 2021
iPromote is a digital advertising technology company that provides an automated self-serve platform aimed at supporting small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) in accessing local display advertising benefits. Its offerings include the innovative WebpageToAds technology, which automatically generates rich media display ads by utilizing content from existing web pages or stock images. The platform also features a comprehensive ad network and local ad serving technology, allowing enterprises to deploy tailored advertising solutions through their websites or salesforce systems. By streamlining the creation, targeting, and execution of digital ads across various channels—such as web, mobile, video, social, and native formats—iPromote enables clients to effectively reach their target audiences in the growing programmatic digital advertising market.

CCS

Private Equity Round in 2021
CCS is an online retailer specializing in skateboard equipment and accessories. Founded in 1985 by Stephen Beck, the company offers a wide range of products, including skateboard hardgoods, apparel, footwear, and various accessories. Operating primarily as a direct-to-consumer digital brand, CCS provides an e-commerce platform that features skate shoes, decks, complete skateboards, cruisers, and custom skateboard builders. Although originally based in Portland, Oregon, CCS is now operated from Richardson, Texas, serving a diverse clientele of skateboarding enthusiasts.

Sonobi

Private Equity Round in 2020
Sonobi, Inc. is an advertising technology company based in Winter Park, Florida, founded in 2011. It offers a platform that connects publishers, advertisers, and media agencies, facilitating the marketing and positioning of advertising opportunities. By utilizing user-centric technology and intelligent data, Sonobi enables clients to drive results and achieve their business goals through more effective advertising strategies. The platform includes tools for both buy and sell sides of the advertising market, allowing users to identify, deliver, and manage advertising opportunities efficiently. Additionally, Sonobi provides a Consent Management Platform, designed to help publishers ensure compliance with privacy regulations while maintaining transparent consent processes. Overall, Sonobi aims to create a fair and equitable media marketplace, fostering better connections between brands and individuals.

ClearScale

Venture Round in 2020
ClearScale is a cloud-native systems integration and consulting firm that specializes in application development and complex infrastructure management exclusively on AWS. Founded in 2011, the company has successfully completed over 850 cloud projects for a diverse clientele that includes startups, large enterprises, and public sector organizations. ClearScale provides a comprehensive range of services, including cloud strategy, security and governance, digital marketing, and managed services, catering to various industries such as healthcare, retail, advertising, non-profit, and financial services. By leveraging its expertise, ClearScale helps clients reduce IT expenditures, enhance business agility, accelerate innovation, and mitigate risks.
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