Kevin Gibson

Sydnexis, Inc., a clinical stage biopharmaceutical company, has completed a $45 million Series B financing led by Visionary Ventures, Blue Stem Capital, and SC Master Fund. The KO team, led by partners Kevin Gibson and Brad Schoenfeld, represented Sydnexis. The company sees progressive myopia (nearsightedness) in children as a “significant…

Dizzion Completes Growth Investment KO client Dizzion, a Managed Desktop as a Service (DaaS), completed a growth investment with LLR Partners to enable the company’s continued hyper growth, expansion of its team, its End User Cloud (EUC) platform, alliance partnerships, and the exploration of acquisition opportunities. KO Partner Kevin Gibson…

Company formations capitalize on innovation, time and talent during downturn While it may seem counterintuitive or surprising to some, historically we’ve seen that economic downturns can be a good time to start a business. Many successful entrepreneurs know this and see several opportunities during a decline: This is a good…

KO client 9Yards Capital, a venture capital firm that invests in transformative, growth-stage technology companies, recently invested in Robinhood’s $660 million Series G funding round. This round pushed Robinhood’s valuation to $11.7 billion. KO partner Kevin Gibson represented 9Yards Capital in the transaction. Read more about the Series G round and 9Yards Capital’s previous…

KO client Brandfolder, a leader in digital asset management, was recently acquired by Smartsheet, the leading collaborative work management platform, for $155 million. The acquisition will combine Brandfolder’s and Smartsheet’s capabilities to create a dynamic solution that enables enterprise-wide content workflows, allowing organizations to work more efficiently and effectively. Since…

KO client 9Yards Capital, a venture capital firm that invests in transformative, growth-stage technology companies, recently invested in Robinhood’s $280 million Series F funding round. This round pushed Robinhood’s valuation to $8.3 billion. KO partners Jennifer Rosenthal and Kevin Gibson represented 9Yards Capital in the transaction. “For this deal, it…

Below we’ve summarized potential implications of the latest SBA updates to the Paycheck Protection Program (“PPP”) Loans. “Safe Harbor” for Returning PPP Loan Funds Extended to May 18 The application for a PPP Loan required the applicant to certify that “current economic uncertainty makes this loan request necessary to support…

While it’s critical to stay informed during this challenging time, businesses and employees alike are being inundated with information and resources regarding the COVID-19 pandemic, including the host of new laws that have been passed. We’ve provided this resource page to help you quickly access the most timely updates. To…