Michael Platt

Partner in Charge – Colorado
mplatt@cooley.com
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I’ve been representing emerging companies since the day I left law school, providing “real world” solutions to complex business problems.

About Michael

Michael L. Platt is partner in charge and head of the business & finance group in Colorado. Mike represents emerging companies throughout their lifecycle, with a particular emphasis on exit transactions, including complex M&A and public offerings.

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Experience

Ambiq Micro Announces Pricing of $96 Million IPO

Ambiq Micro Announces Pricing of $96 Million IPO

July 30, 2025

Cooley advised Ambiq Micro, a technology leader in ultra-low-power semiconductor solutions for edge artificial intelligence, on its $96 million initial public offering (IPO).

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Mark Windfeld-Hansen
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Alaina DeBona
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Andrew Epstein
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Brooke Fritz
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Rebecca Ross
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Karen Tsai
Special Counsel, Washington, DC
Blake Martell
Of counsel, San Francisco
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Associate, Chicago
Adam Bloom
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Alexis Guillermo Buz
Associate, San Diego
Umer Chaudhry
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Stefan Cohen
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Megan Drill
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Sarah Oliai
Associate, Washington, DC
Ehijele Olumese
Associate, Santa Monica
Samuel Paullin
Associate, Chicago
Taryn Wilkins
Associate, Chicago
Katherine Duplay
Paralegal Specialist, Colorado
Alla Kagan
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Robin K. Lee
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CyberGRX Combines With ProcessUnity

CyberGRX Combines With ProcessUnity

July 14, 2023

Cooley advised CyberGRX, a third-party risk management company, on its definitive merger agreement with ProcessUnity.

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Associate, Washington, DC
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Paralegal Specialist, Colorado
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EVCS Closes $68.8 Million Series A and Debt Financing

EVCS Closes $68.8 Million Series A and Debt Financing

September 22, 2022

Cooley advised Abdo Partners on its investment in EVCS’ $68.8 million Series A and debt financing. Partner Michael Platt led the Cooley team advising Abdo Partners. EVCS is an operator of electric vehicle charging stations intended to incentivize site owners to go green through the installation of these charging stations.

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Project Canary Closes $111 Million Series B Financing

Project Canary Closes $111 Million Series B Financing

June 8, 2022

Cooley advised Project Canary on its $111 million Series B financing round. Partner Michael Platt led the Cooley team advising Project Canary, which is a developer of continuous monitoring technology designed to help clear the air, protect industries and the environment.  

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Finicity Agrees to Sell to Mastercard for Up to $985 Million

Finicity Agrees to Sell to Mastercard for Up to $985 Million

June 30, 2020

Cooley advised Finicity, a leading provider of real-time access to financial data and insights, on its agreement to sell to Mastercard. Cooley partners Laura Medina and Michael Platt led the team advising Finicity.

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Admissions and credentials

California

Colorado

Rankings and accolades

Chambers USA: Corporate/M&A – Colorado (2020 – 2025)

The Best Lawyers in America: Venture Capital Law, Leveraged Buyouts and Private Equity Law and Corporate Law (2022)

The Best Lawyers in America: Lawyer of the Year - Corporate Law (2018, 2020, 2021)

Legal 500: M&A/Corporate and Commercial – Venture Capital and Emerging Companies

Super Lawyers: Mergers and Acquisitions

Memberships and affiliations

Colorado Bar Association

The State Bar of California