Cofactr Acquires Cogbase so you can build your perfect Supplier Ecosystem

We are thrilled to announce that Cofactr has acquired Cogbase, bringing together two powerful platforms to revolutionize hardware sourcing and supply chain operations. This strategic acquisition marks a significant milestone in our mission to simplify and optimize how hardware companies source components, manage suppliers, and deliver products.

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Libby Melton

May 7, 2025
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450,000+ Suppliers, One Intelligent Platform

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‍A Powerful Combination

At Cofactr, we've built our reputation on providing robust tools that streamline the source-to-pay process while delivering exceptional third-party logistics (3PL) services. By integrating Cogbase's innovative sourcing and supplier management capabilities, we're now positioned to offer a truly comprehensive solution that addresses the entire hardware supply chain ecosystem.

Solving Complex Challenges Together

Hardware companies face numerous challenges as they scale - from identifying reliable suppliers to managing procurement delays and navigating supply chain disruptions. Our combined solution tackles these pain points head-on:

1. Complete Source-to-Delivery Integration

By merging Cogbase's supplier sourcing technology with Cofactr's logistics expertise, we've created a seamless platform that handles everything from supplier identification to final delivery. This integrated approach ensures component sourcing and fulfillment work in perfect harmony.

2. Data-Driven Supplier Selection

Cogbase's Industrial Index contains over 450,000 suppliers, providing unprecedented sourcing capabilities. When combined with Cofactr's source-to-pay system, customers can quickly connect with optimal suppliers at competitive prices, eliminating time-consuming manual searches and negotiations.

3. Enhanced Supply Chain Resilience

In today's unpredictable global landscape, Cogbase brings the ability to rapidly identify alternative suppliers and combines that with Cofactr's reliable logistics network to create a powerful defense against supply chain disruptions. This partnership ensures production continuity regardless of external challenges.

4. Accelerated Time-to-Market

Speed is critical in hardware development. Our unified platform accelerates timelines by combining Cogbase's rapid sourcing campaigns with Cofactr's efficient logistics network, helping you bring products to market faster than ever before.

5. Optimized Cost Management

The merger delivers substantial savings through Cofactr's source-2-pay capabilities and Cogbase's automated supplier sourcing. Our platform helps reduce supplier costs, minimize risks, and streamline logistics processes for improved profitability.

6. Scalable Solutions for All

Whether you're launching your first product or managing a complex or ITAR compliant supply chain, our combined platform scales with your business. Expand your supplier network, diversify sourcing strategies, and handle critical logistics without adding overhead.

Looking Forward

With Cogbase joining the Cofactr family, we're creating an unmatched platform that simplifies sourcing, automates critical processes, and gives businesses complete supply chain control. We remain committed to making hardware sourcing and logistics simpler, faster, and more reliable.

Stay tuned for updates on our unified platform as we continue to innovate. The future of hardware sourcing and supply chain management has arrived!

For more information or to schedule a demo, click here.

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