Ian Kuliasha

The brokerage arm of KO client Loadsmith, a leading third-party logistics platform, was recently acquired by FreightVana, a Phoenix-based logistics provider. The acquisition strengthens FreightVana’s capabilities in this space and demonstrates the company’s commitment to delivering technology-driven freight solutions for better efficiency. “When we started thinking about divesting the brokerage…

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 Aligned Incentives, an innovative, market-leading provider of AI-powered sustainability planning solutions, was recently acquired by Bureau Veritas, a leader in inspection, certification, and laboratory testing services. “We are excited to join forces with Bureau Veritas and extend our AI-powered enterprise sustainability planning solution to deliver far-reaching global impact,…

KO client Zephr.xyz recently emerged from stealth with a $3.5 million seed round. The company plans to use cell phones with zero hardware modifications to dramatically improve GPS accuracy. According to Zephr’s website, its networked GPS solution delivers unprecedented location accuracy, reliability, and error correction by interconnecting satellite measurements across…

KO Law Firm is proud to be a long-term supporter of 1 Million Cups Boulder, a pitch mentoring platform offering local entrepreneurs an opportunity to present their startups to a diverse audience of mentors, advisors, investors, and peers. Join KO attorney and longtime 1 Million Cups organizer Ian Kuliasha every…

KO client Stage, a majority female-led private equity group, recently announced the closing of its Fund II. Stage’s mission is to provide an alternative path for early-stage startups and founders, particularly post-Series A. Stage integrates venture capital, private equity, and venture studio model best practices to enable portfolio companies to…

NASA recently named KO client Ascent Technology’s SATED product as a finalist for the Deep Space Food Challenge, a public competition to extend the limits of humans in space through food. Boulder-based SATED – which stands for Safe Appliance, Tidy, Efficient, & Delicious – creates a variety of well-known foods…