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KO client Honest Jobs, a national fair-chance employment platform connecting formerly incarcerated individuals with job opportunities and reentry resources, was recently acquired by Orijin, a national leader in correctional education and workforce development technology. The acquisition combines Orijin’s education, rehabilitation, and workforce preparation platform with Honest Jobs’ national employer network…

Every year Natural Products Expo West offers a snapshot of where the food and beverage industry is heading. Today’s most successful brands are combining function, flavor, and brand identity in increasingly creative ways. From protein-packed everything to bold, nostalgic flavors and highly targeted health solutions, this year’s show reflected an…

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…

This article is the first in a series relating to privacy, security, and artificial intelligence preparedness before entering into a fundraising round or M&A transaction. Stay tuned for additional considerations for B2C companies. As early-stage companies prepare for merger and acquisition transactions or financings, thorough pre-sale planning can significantly impact…

KO client GOODLES, the brand that reimagined boxed mac and cheese, recently announced its collaboration with Perfect Game, the world’s largest youth baseball and softball platform and scouting service. According to the announcement, GOODLES will provide its convenient, nutrient-packed mac and cheese cups to families and players during baseball and…

KO client Finding Hope for Frizzle (FRRS1L), a parent-led nonprofit organization working to develop a lifesaving treatment for FRRS1L patients, and Apertura Gene Therapy recently announced a license agreement to develop a gene therapy using Apertura’s TfR1 CapX technology. “Although FRRS1L is a horrible and devastating disease robbing children of…