Cowen Inc. (Ticker: CWGRP) operates as a diversified financial services firm providing investment banking, equity research, sales and trading, prime brokerage, global clearing, asset management, and alternative asset management services to companies, institutional investors, and high-net-worth individuals. The company offers a comprehensive suite of products and services including equity research and sales/trading across various sectors such as healthcare, technology, consumer, industrials, energy, and financials; investment banking advisory for mergers and acquisitions, restructurings, and capital raises; prime services encompassing financing, securities lending, and synthetic products; fixed income sales and trading; and asset management through Cowen Investment Management, which focuses on public and private investment strategies like long/short equity, event-driven, and healthcare funds. It serves clients globally, with a primary focus on U.S. and international institutional investors, corporations, and alternative investment managers. Founded in 1918 and headquartered in New York City, Cowen conducts operations primarily in North America, Europe, and Asia through its subsidiaries and offices in key financial centers. In recent developments, Cowen has pursued strategic expansions including new hires in its healthcare investment banking team and enhanced its alternative asset management offerings with launches of specialized funds targeting emerging market opportunities; additionally, the firm announced a key partnership with a leading technology platform to bolster its prime brokerage capabilities in 2025.