Peter Burns

Cooley advised VNGR Beverage (doing business as poppi), a fast-growing prebiotic soda brand, on its acquisition by PepsiCo (Nasdaq: PEP) for $1.95 billion, including an additional potential earnout consideration subject to the achievement of certain performance milestones within a specified period after closing.

Cooley advised the underwriters of Silvaco, a leading provider of technology computer-aided design (TCAD), electronic design animation (EDA) software, and session initiation protocol (SIP) solutions that enable semiconductor design and artificial intelligence through software and innovation, on its $114 million initial public offering.

Cooley advised private equity firm Rubicon Technology Partners on the strategic investment in Tacton, a top software as a service (SaaS) company trusted by global manufacturers.

Cooley advised SoundHound AI, a leader in voice artificial intelligence, in the closing of a new $125 million loan facility from Atlas Credit Partners.

Cooley advised DispatchHealth, the first comprehensive in-home medical care provider in the US, on the acquisition of two leading mobile imaging companies, Dynamic Mobile Imaging and Professional Portable X-Ray. Partner Laura Medina led the teams  advising DispatchHealth.