Charles Ciaccio

KO client Havenly Brands recently announced the acquisition of direct-to-consumer furniture brand Burrow, marking Havenly’s fifth acquisition in two years.  The acquisition broadens Havenly’s reach into direct-to-consumer furnishings with a company that has quick-ship, modular products in a wide range of categories: living room, dining room, bedroom, storage, outdoor and…

KO client Bamboo Rose, a leader in retail product development and supply chain technology, recently acquired Foresight Retail, a SaaS retailer and brand-focused planning company built by industry experts. “This is a pivotal moment for Bamboo Rose as we continue to innovate and redefine the meaning of true end-to-end PLM,”…

KO client Havenly, a female-led e-design platform and portfolio of home brands, recently acquired St. Frank, an online retailer focused on printed textiles and decor sourced from vintage deals and artisan businesses. This marks Havenly’s fourth acquisition in two years, following the acquisitions of Interior Define, The Inside, and The…

KO client soona, an all-in-one platform that helps ecommerce brands take affordable pictures of their products, recently announced the acquisition of Vienna-based Zerolens GmbH and its generative AI product Mokker.ai. According to the announcement, the acquisition brings powerful generative AI tools for product photography into soona’s software to combine the…

KO client and online interior design company Havenly recently announced that it has acquired home décor retailer The Citizenry. The Citizenry collaborates with artisans globally to produce limited-edition handcrafted home goods. The acquisition is Havenly’s third in two years, and enables Havenly to expand its offerings in furniture, textiles, and…

KO client Stio, the outdoor lifestyle and technical apparel leader, recently announced that it has raised $20 million in growth capital. The investment will support new retail locations, future product category development, and a diversified, omnichannel approach. “Expanding our reach and entering into new categories is a direct outcome of…

KO client Fortius Metals, an innovative metal 3D printing company, recently announced that it has closed on a $2 million seed round with AM Ventures. According to the press release, Fortius Metals’ patented technology will enable welding and 3D wire fabrication using high-performance metal alloys to meet the demands of aerospace,…

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…