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Cogent Communications
Cogent Communications is a Washington DC-based company founded in 1999. It provides facility-based internet access and internet protocol communications...
Cogent Communications
Cogent Communications is a Washington DC-based company founded in 1999. It provides facility-based internet access and internet protocol communications services. The company has secured $178 million in total funding.
General information
Firm type
Corporate Investor
Year founded
1999
AUM
Undisclosed
Location
Region
North America
Country
United States
City
Washington
Corporate office
Washington, United States
Principals
Dave Schaeffer
Founder, CEO, and Chairman
Thaddeus Weed
Chief Financial Officer
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
Who runs investment decisions at Cogent Communications?
Dave Schaeffer, founder, CEO, and Chairman, oversees investment activity alongside core operations.
What asset classes does Cogent Communications deploy into?
The firm holds industrial data centers, commercial office buildings, and digital assets including IPv4 addresses.
Does Cogent Communications maintain separate philanthropic structures?
Yes. The firm operates Cogent Cares as its philanthropic vehicle.
Where does Cogent Communications concentrate its real estate holdings?
Holdings are concentrated in the United States with specific properties in Washington D.C., Tysons Virginia, and Rosslyn Virginia.
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