Kevin Gibson

KO client Modella AI, a leader in artificial intelligence for life sciences, was recently acquired by AstraZeneca, expanding the companies’ existing collaboration to advance the application of multi-modal AI foundation models and AI agents across AstraZeneca’s global oncology portfolio. The acquisition will integrate Modella AI’s generative and agentic AI platform…

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 InDevR, a provider of advanced multiplexed solutions for vaccine testing and quality control, was recently acquired by SSI Diagnostica Group (SSID Group), a global company specializing in testing solutions for infectious diseases. InDevR will advance SSID Group’s offering by adding recognized expertise in influenza and mRNA vaccine QC…

KO client Havenly Brands has expanded with its recent acquisition of design platform The Expert, an online virtual consultation and ecommerce platform for interior designers. “This marks an important evolution for Havenly Brands,” said Lee Mayer. “By welcoming The Expert, we’re doubling down on a human-led, technology-powered future for interior…

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 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…