Ryan Sykora

KO client MetOx, a leading manufacturer of advanced power delivery technology, recently announced a strategic capital infusion to significantly expand its domestic production capacity of Xeus™ wire, its high temperature superconducting wire (HTS) production. The increased production capacity will unlock additive energy generation, advantaged forms of transmitting and distributing energy, and…

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 client iink Payments, a digital payments network that expedites funds disbursement for multi-party property insurance claims, recently closed a $12 million Series A financing round. The funding will be used by iink to integrate with mortgage servicing banks and insurance carriers to create an entirely digital and automated workflow…

KO client Woodridge Software, a fintech focused software development firm, was recently acquired by RCG Global Services, a global digital transformation services provider. Woodridge helps financial institutions create revenue generating products and services by building customer-friendly software and secure, easy-to-use banking systems. The acquisition expands RCG’s delivery team in the…

KO client Guest House, which provides tech-enabled home staging to help realtors and homeowners, recently closed a $3.5 million equity raise. “We’ve proven that the tech-enabled model and platform we’ve built is really delivering value to customers and the unit economics are delivering huge ROI to the business and our…

KO client PAIRIN, a social impact technology company that is revolutionizing the way workforce and education intersect, recently announced the acquisition of Savviest, which offers a powerful AI-driven resume and cover letter creator as well as coaching assistance and job application tracking. The acquisition of Savviest positions PAIRIN as a…

KO client Backbone PLM, a product development platform that enables brands to make products smarter, faster, and at scale, was recently acquired by Bamboo Rose, the leading collaborative product development, sourcing, and supply chain platform for retailers and consumer brands. According to the press release, this combination catapults creativity and…

KO client Sustainable Beverage Technologies (SBT), a growth-oriented company focused on reimagining the beer marketspace through revolutionary technological innovations, recently entered into a strategic and investment partnership with Middleby Corporation, a global leader in the food service industry. SBT develops technologically advanced brewing and dispensing applications, including BrewVo® patented technology,…