Mike Nelson

Cooley advised Tenet Medicines, a development-stage private biotechnology company, on its definitive agreement to be acquired by Eliem Therapeutics, a biotech company focused on developing novel therapies for neuronal excitability disorders to address unmet needs in psychiatry, epilepsy, chronic pain, and other disorders of the peripheral and central nervous systems.

Cooley advised ColdQuanta, a global quantum technology company, on its $110 million Series B financing round. The company will use the capital to commercialize its product portfolio to include quantum computing, quantum algorithms and applications, atomic clocks, sensors and components. Partner Mike Nelson led the Cooley team advising ColdQuanta.

Cooley advised Inscripta, a global leader in genome engineering technology, on its acquisition of Infinome Biosciences and Sestina Bio. These acquisitions advance Inscripta’s strategy to develop and commercialize biomanufactured products for a broad spectrum of industrial and consumer markets. They also demonstrate Inscripta’s confidence in the commercial potential of the bioeconomy and the power of genome engineering to accelerate biomanufacturing innovation. Partner Mike Nelson led the Cooley team.

Cooley advised Velocity Global, a leading provider of global talent solutions, on its $400 million Series B financing round. With the fundraise, the company has achieved a multibillion-dollar valuation – a seven-fold increase since this time last year. Partners Laura Medina and Mike Nelson led the Cooley team advising Velocity Global.

Cooley advised Velocity Global, the leading provider of global expansion solutions, on a string of strategic acquisitions. Partner Laura Medina led the teams advising Velocity on the transactions, which include acquisitions of:

• iWorkGlobal, a wholly owned subsidiary of Gary Nelson and Associates.

• Shield GEO, an established global Employer of Record provider.