Mergers & Acquisitions

KO client PickNik, an industry recognized robotics software company and longtime steward of MoveIt, one of the world’s most widely adopted open-source robotics manipulation frameworks, recently announced that it has entered into an agreement to be acquired by Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. According to the announcement, this acquisition is intended to…

KO client Akleza’s CableDiag™ Proactive Network Maintenance (PNM) software platform and certain related assets were recently acquired by Vecima Networks. According to the announcement, the acquisition positions Vecima to participate more deeply in the growing market for virtualized broadband access software. “When Akleza was founded in 2016, our mission was simple:…

KO client Woof, the award-winning pet company, was recently acquired by The Farmer’s Dog, the leader in real, human-grade dog food. This combination brings together nutrition, enrichment, and everyday wellness to help dogs live healthier, happier lives. “From the beginning, our goal has been to build products that make everyday…

Longtime KO client Goodles, the brand that reimagined boxed mac and cheese, was recently acquired by the Barilla Group, an international, family-owned food company that operates in more than 100 countries. Goodles will continue to operate independently as a standalone brand. Since Goodles was founded in 2020, we’ve been proud…

KO client Strata Identity was recently acquired by Rubrik, a security and AI operations company operating at the intersection of data protection, cyber resilience, and enterprise AI acceleration. Strata built a leading Identity Orchestration platform that helps organizations secure, modernize, and manage human and agent identities by unifying fragmented Identity…

KO client Juno, a modern guest travel platform built to handle the complexity of non-employee travel, was recently acquired by Ramp, a leading financial operations platform. Juno supports travel for scenarios like recruiting, contractor assignments, event guests, VIP clients, and more. The acquisition will deepen Ramp’s travel capabilities for businesses.…

This article is the first in a series relating to privacy, security, and artificial intelligence preparedness before entering into a fundraising round or M&A transaction. Stay tuned for additional considerations for B2C companies. As early-stage companies prepare for merger and acquisition transactions or financings, thorough pre-sale planning can significantly impact…

KO client Havenly Brands has expanded with its recent acquisition of design platform The Expert, an online virtual consultation and ecommerce platform for interior designers. “This marks an important evolution for Havenly Brands,” said Lee Mayer. “By welcoming The Expert, we’re doubling down on a human-led, technology-powered future for interior…