Kevin Gibson

KO client Whitecap Biosciences, which is developing two innovative therapies for potential use in glaucoma and geographic atrophy, was recently acquired by Bausch + Lomb, a leading global eye health company to strengthen its expanding clinical stage pipeline. “Glaucoma and geographic atrophy can cause severe vision loss, with many patients…

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 ClinOne, which connects, informs, and empowers participants, care partners, and sites in clinical trials with a true single platform for trial awareness, consent management, and participant experience and retention, was recently acquired by uMotif, one of the clinical research technology market’s fastest-growing companies. “We’re excited to integrate our…

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…

Our recent “Startup Founders’ Guide to Early-Stage Funding” webinar featuring KO partner Kevin Gibson, KO attorney John Kyed, and SpringTime Ventures managing partner Matt Blomstedt demystified common investment vehicles and shared important considerations and best practices for startup fundraising from both a legal and investor perspective. Check out the recap…

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 SOCRadar, a leading provider of enterprise-grade, end-to-end threat intelligence and brand protection, recently announced the successful completion of its $25.2M Series B funding round. The round was led by PeakSpan Capital with participation from Oxx. In the press release, SOCRadar’s CEO Huzeyfe Onal said, “Our main mission is…

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…