Venture Capital

KO client Sustainable Beverage Technologies (SBT), which makes the production of fermented beverages more profitable, efficient, and environmentally sustainable, recently raised $6 million for its alcohol-by-choice draft system. The round was led by repeat investor Cleveland Avenue, a Chicago venture firm, with participation from Middleby, a publicly traded, Illinois-based foodservice…

KO client Pluto Bio, the leading AI-powered platform for computational biology, recently raised $3.6 million in new funding to accelerate growth and scale adoption of its enterprise-grade platform among global pharma companies. According to the announcement, the round includes participation from new investor Kickstart, alongside existing investor Silverton Partners and…

KO client Eudia, a groundbreaking augmented intelligence platform tailored to the unique needs of in-house legal departments, has emerged from operating in stealth for the past 18 months to announce its name, mission, platform, and the closing of its Series A funding round for up to $105 million. KO partner…

KO Law, a results-focused corporate and commercial law firm, is proud to announce that Jennifer Rosenthal has been promoted to Managing Partner, effective January 1, 2025. This appointment marks a significant milestone in Jennifer’s distinguished career, highlights her leadership at the firm, and underscores KO Law’s commitment to cultivating outstanding…

KO client Okogen, a clinical stage ophthalmic pharmaceutical company specializing in innovative eyecare solutions, recently announced the successful closing of $3.3 million in financing. According to the announcement, the funding will advance the company through the completion of the Phase 2b clinical program for acute infectious conjunctivitis (AIC) and the…

We’re proud to announce the promotion of leading corporate attorney Ian Kuliasha to partner, effective January 1, 2025. “Ian has been an integral part of KO Law for over a decade. He is widely recognized as a trusted and highly skilled corporate attorney who has built an impressive practice,” said…

KO client MetOx International, Inc., a leading U.S.-based developer and manufacturer of high-temperature superconducting (HTS) wire, recently announced the successful closing of an additional $15 million in its Series B funding round, bringing the total to $40 million. Investors for the additional funding include a strategic syndicate of investors, including…

KO client Trio Mobil, a leading provider of AI and IoT solutions for industrial workplace safety and efficiency, recently secured a $26.5 million growth financing led by NewSpring with participation from existing investors 212 and TIBAS Ventures. With more than 500,000 connected devices and more than 2,000 customers in 65…