Rishab’s practice encompasses a wide range of complex business transactions, with an emphasis on M&A, strategic investments, private equity transactions, and related corporate and securities law matters. He also advises high-growth technology companies, founders, and venture capital and growth equity funds on private financings and other strategic transactions.
Absolute Software Announces $870 Million Acquisition by Crosspoint Capital
May 15, 2023
Cooley advised Absolute Software, a data risk management solutions and endpoint security provider, on its acquisition by Crosspoint Capital for approximately $870 million, inclusive of debt.
NeoPhotonics Agrees to Sell to Lumentum for $918 Million
November 8, 2021
Cooley advised NeoPhotonics, a developer and manufacturer of optoelectronic solutions, on its agreement to sell to Lumentum for $918 million. Lawyers Steve Tonsfeldt, Ian Nussbaum, John Sellers and Rishab Kumar led the Cooley team advising NeoPhotonics.
Cooley advised Tapjoy, a mobile advertising and app monetization company, on its agreement to sell to business platform ironSource. Lawyers Steve Tonsfeldt, Alex Kassai and Rishab Kumar led the Cooley team advising Tapjoy.
Byju’s Agrees to Acquire Tynker to Continue US Expansion
September 28, 2021
Cooley advised Byju’s, a personalized learning platform, on its definitive agreement to acquire K-12 creative coding platform Tynker, further accelerating Byju’s US market expansion. Lawyers Rishab Kumar, Steve Tonsfeldt and Erik Edwards led the Cooley team advising Byju’s.
SoftBank Vision Fund 2 Leads $100 Million Funding Round for India-Based Mindtickle
August 11, 2021
Cooley advised SoftBank Vision Fund 2 on leading India-based sales readiness company Mindtickle’s $100 million Series E financing round, which brings the software company’s valuation to $1.2 billion. Lawyers Matthew Bartus, Rishab Kumar and Nikita Appaswami led the Cooley team advising SoftBank Vision Fund 2.
