eCommerce & Internet

As businesses prepare for the rollout of new state privacy laws and the update to California’s comprehensive consumer privacy law that will all take effect in 2023, KO’s data privacy and security team recently launched a four-part educational video series to help businesses prepare to operate under the evolving patchwork…

Next to building products and making important early hires, securing and understanding funding options is a significant checklist item for founders that can make or break the sustainability of their company. In fact, a recent study examining startup post-mortems found that running out of cash or failing to raise new…

Budge Studio’s app portfolio includes titles featuring leading brands like Barbie, Paw Patrol, Transformers, Hot Wheels and more Tilting Point, a leading free-to-play games publisher and KO client, has acquired Budge Studios. The KO team, led by partner Jon Taylor, represented Tilting Point in the acquisition. Budge Studios is one…

KO client Havenly, the largest online interior design service, has acquired The Inside. The KO team, led by partner Kevin Gibson, helped assist Havenly in this transaction. The Inside is a direct-to-consumer home furnishings brand that unlocks access to made-to-order customization options, historically only available at luxury prices. One of…

KO client Gaia, Inc., a subscription video streaming service dedicated to conscious media and serving a global conscious community, has acquired Yoga International. The KO team, led by partner Jennifer Rosenthal and attorney Samantha Pjesky, represented Gaia in this acquisition.   Yoga International is one of the world’s leading online platforms for yoga practice and education. With…

Integrate.com, Inc., has received a strategic growth investment from Audax Private Equity. The KO team, led by partner Jennifer Rosenthal, represented the management of Integrate in this transaction.   Integrate is the leader in Precision Demand Marketing, an emerging category that helps B2B marketers develop and deliver an omnichannel demand strategy, convert customer…

As the holiday season approaches, regulators and law enforcement continue to remind companies that cyber events are on the rise. Holidays and weekends, when offices are closed and employees are on break, can make businesses more susceptible to cyber attacks, including ransomware, phishing scams, data theft, DDoS attacks, and more.…

Superplastic, a KO client and global entertainment brand, has raised $20 million to expand its first-of-its-kind virtual ecosystem. The KO team, led by partner Jon Taylor, represented Superplastic.   Superplastic creates and manages animated celebrities with millions of dedicated followers, including Janky & Guggimon, Dayzee & Staxx, Kranky, ShüDog and more. Via its ecosystem,…