Sale Kwon

Cooley advised Premier Partners on its $15 million investment in Celltrio, a pioneering life sciences company delivering advanced automation solutions for cell culturing and cell and gene therapy. Premier Partners is a growth equity investment firm managing $2.9 billion in assets, focusing on rapidly growing sectors, particularly within the healthcare industry. Partner Sale Kwon led the Cooley team.

Cooley advised AIM Intelligent Machines, the world’s first embodied artificial intelligence platform for earthmoving machinery, on its $50 million fundraise from various investors, including Khosla Ventures and General Catalyst. AIM will use the funding to transform the global construction and mining industries. Partner Sale Kwon led the Cooley team advising AIM.

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 assisted NCSOFT with its strategic investment in Emptyvessel. Partner Sale Kwon led the Cooley team advising NC West, NCSOFT’s North American subsidiary. NCSOFT, headquartered in Seoul, South Korea, is one of the top game publishers in the world.

Cooley advised DFJ Growth on its growth investment in Paradigm Health, a company on a mission to bring equitable access to clinical trials. This investment will bolster Paradigm’s innovative efforts and accelerate its growth trajectory. DFJ Growth is a venture capital firm that focuses on investing in innovative, high-growth companies. Lawyer Sale Kwon led the Cooley team advising DFJ Growth.