Ben Lima

Cooley advised on the formation of NAVER Ventures, a new global venture investment initiative based in Silicon Valley. The initiative is designed to expand NAVER Corporation’s footprint in North America and support early-stage technology startups. Partners Sale Kwon and Zach Robert led the Cooley team providing strategic counsel on the legal structuring and establishment of NAVER Ventures, including regulatory considerations.

Cooley also advised NAVER Ventures on its investment in TwelveLabs, a video artificial intelligence (AI) startup recognized for its cutting-edge technology. The investment aligns with NAVER’s broader strategy to enhance its AI capabilities and foster innovation through global partnerships.

Cooley advised Socket, a cybersecurity platform that protects companies from software supply chain attacks, on its $40 million Series B financing, bringing its total funding to $65 million.

Cooley advised Dutch Bros (NYSE: BROS), a publicly held drive-thru coffee chain, on its $344 million secondary public offering of Class A common stock.

Cooley advised Dutch Bros, a publicly held drive-thru coffee chain, on its $240 million secondary public offering of Class A common stock.

Cooley advised Pryon, the pioneer in bringing artificial intelligence to knowledge management, on the close of its Series B financing at $100 million.