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StubHub Announces $800 Million IPO

September 18, 2025

Cooley advised the underwriters of StubHub Holdings, a global secondary ticketing marketplace for live events, in connection with StubHub’s $800 million initial public offering (IPO).

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Poppi Announces $1.95 Billion Sale to PepsiCo

March 17, 2025

Cooley advised VNGR Beverage (doing business as poppi), a fast-growing prebiotic soda brand, on its acquisition by PepsiCo (Nasdaq: PEP) for $1.95 billion, including an additional potential earnout consideration subject to the achievement of certain performance milestones within a specified period after closing.

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Associate, Palo Alto
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Partner, Seattle
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Associate, Seattle
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Partner, Washington, DC
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Partner, Colorado
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Partner, Colorado
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Partner, Washington, DC
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Partner, San Diego
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Partner, Seattle
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Special Counsel, Colorado
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Special Counsel, Seattle
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Special Counsel, Colorado
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Of Counsel, Palo Alto
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Associate, Seattle
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Associate, Washington, DC
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Associate, Palo Alto
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Associate, Washington, DC
Katie Kaufman
Associate, Boston
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Associate, Los Angeles
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Silvaco Announces $114 Million IPO

May 13, 2024

Cooley advised the underwriters of Silvaco, a leading provider of technology computer-aided design (TCAD), electronic design animation (EDA) software, and session initiation protocol (SIP) solutions that enable semiconductor design and artificial intelligence through software and innovation, on its $114 million initial public offering.

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Partner, Palo Alto
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Special Counsel, Reston
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Special Counsel, Washington, DC
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Of Counsel, Palo Alto
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Special Counsel, New York
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Associate, San Diego
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Associate, Washington, DC
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Associate, New York
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Associate, Palo Alto
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Associate, New York
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Rubicon Technology Partners Closes Strategic Investment in Tacton

August 1, 2023

Cooley advised private equity firm Rubicon Technology Partners on the strategic investment in Tacton, a top software as a service (SaaS) company trusted by global manufacturers.

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SoundHound AI Announces $125 Million New Loan Facility From Atlas Credit Partners

April 19, 2023

Cooley advised SoundHound AI, a leader in voice artificial intelligence, in the closing of a new $125 million loan facility from Atlas Credit Partners.

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Josh Seidenfeld
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Partner, New York
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