John Kyed

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 Polargy, a manufacturer of data center infrastructure, recently announced three acquisitions, bringing its manufacturing footprint to over 550,000 sq. ft. Polargy recently announced the acquisitions of Action Group Inc. (AGI), an Ohio-based manufacturer; Forge Racks & Dunnage, an Indiana-based manufacturer specializing in data center skids, industrial racks, and…

At Boulder Startup Week 2026, KO attorney John Kyed and partner Ian Kuliasha led a session called “Startup Founders’ Guide to Early-Stage Funding” to a room full of founders hungry for practical, straightforward guidance on how early-stage financing actually works — not just in theory, but in the real world.…

KO client Seasats, a leading manufacturer of small uncrewed surface vehicles (sUSVs), recently closed a $20 million Series A financing. The funding will enable Seasats to expand production and respond to rapid growth in market demand, according to the announcement. The round was led by Konvoy Ventures with participation from…

KO client Lumenati, an Emmy Award winning Denver-based creative studio, was recently acquired by Brand Revolution, a global creative powerhouse. “We’re pumped to join forces with Brand Revolution,” said Scott McDonald, Founder of Lumenati, in the press release. “They share our drive for bold, unfiltered creativity. Together, we’ll craft work…

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 Colorado Envelope, a family-owned envelope manufacturer, was recently acquired by Clampitt Paper. The acquisition expands Clampitt Paper’s product offerings and enhances its market presence in the Denver area. “Our acquisition of Colorado Envelope is a strategic step in advancing our mission to provide unparalleled service and the highest…

KO client Civic Renewables, a national parent company to a growing network of local clean energy businesses, recently acquired premier solar company Florida Power Management, marking Civic’s third acquisition since the company launched earlier this year. “Acquiring Florida Power Management aligns perfectly with our mission to empower local solar businesses.…