Ryan Naftulin

Partner
rnaftulin@cooley.com
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I partner with founders, management teams and investors to provide practical and straight-forward guidance through all stages of growth.

About Ryan

Ryan Naftulin represents companies and investors in the UK and US who are forming, financing and scaling disruptive high-growth companies, particularly in the technology and life sciences sectors. He assists clients with equity financings, M&A, strategic relationships, board governance and general corporate matters. With his experience in Silicon Valley, the East Coast of the United States and London, Ryan is able to help companies navigate major corporate transactions across the US and UK.

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Experience

Adarga Acquires J2X Solutions

Adarga Acquires J2X Solutions

June 12, 2024

Cooley advised Adarga, an artificial intelligence-driven software leader, on its acquisition of J2X Solutions, a veteran-owned consulting company with a team that draws on decades of experience in the military and federal law enforcement to provide strategic risk intelligence.

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Partner, Washington, DC
Danielle Joe
Associate, Washington, DC
Ryan Naftulin
Partner, London
Wesley Dietrich
Associate, Washington, DC
Russell Anderson
Associate, London
David Fletcher
Partner, Washington, DC
Grant Schweikert
Special Counsel, Washington, DC
Christopher Kimball
Partner, Washington, DC
Eileen Marshall
Partner, Washington, DC
David Walsh
Partner, Reston
Paula Fleckenstein
Associate, Reston
Paula Holland
Partner, London
Umer Chaudhry
Associate, Washington, DC

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Private Equity
Mergers and Acquisitions
Artificial Intelligence
Emerging Companies
Tax
Compensation and Benefits
CFIUS

Cybersecurity Startup Snyk Acquires Cloud Security and Compliance Company Fugue

Cybersecurity Startup Snyk Acquires Cloud Security and Compliance Company Fugue

February 18, 2022

Cooley advised Snyk, a leader in developer security, on its acquisition of Fugue, a cloud security and compliance company. Partners Ian Nussbaum and Ben Shribman led the Cooley team advising Snyk.

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Ben Shribman
Partner, London
Ryan Naftulin
Partner, London
Meredith Klionsky
Associate, Washington, DC
Nyron J. Persaud
Partner, New York
Ross Eberly
Partner, Los Angeles Santa Monica
Charles Haley
Partner, Palo Alto
Stephanie Gentile
Partner, New York
Megan Browdie
Partner, Washington, DC
Aric Wu
Partner, New York
Christopher Kimball
Partner, Washington, DC
Kevin King
Partner, Washington, DC
Christopher Hutter
Partner, Reston
Bridget R. Reineking
Special Counsel, Washington, DC
Rebecca Ross
Special Counsel, Washington, DC
David Hopkins
Special Counsel, Colorado
Christine Graham
Special Counsel, London
Stella Sarma
Special Counsel, Brussels
Chris Chynoweth
Associate, New York
Megan Drill
Associate, San Diego
Eileen Leman
Associate, Los Angeles Downtown
Rick Jantz
Associate, Los Angeles Santa Monica
Judd Lauter
Special Counsel, San Francisco
Nicola Squire
Partner, London
Mark Jones
Associate, London
Rubin Waranch
Associate, Colorado
Patricia Myers
Paralegal Specialist, Colorado
Margie Murphy
Paralegal Specialist, New York
Melissa Eskola
Paralegal Specialist, Reston

Related Practices & Industries

Mergers and Acquisitions
Emerging Companies
Technology
Software
Cybersecurity

Elliptic Raises $60 Million Series C

Elliptic Raises $60 Million Series C

October 12, 2021

Cooley advised Elliptic, a cryptoasset risk management firm, on its $60 million Series C financing. Partner Ryan Naftulin led the Cooley team advising Elliptic. 

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Ryan Naftulin
Partner, London
Kevin King
Partner, Washington, DC
Xander Lee
Partner, Los Angeles Santa Monica
Paula Holland
Partner, London
Derek Colla
Partner, Miami
Patrick Sharma
Associate, Los Angeles Santa Monica

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Venture Capital
Emerging Companies

Snyk Hits $8.5 Billion Valuation With Series F Round

Snyk Hits $8.5 Billion Valuation With Series F Round

September 15, 2021

Cooley advised Snyk, a cybersecurity software startup, on its $530 million Series F financing, which brings the company’s valuation to $8.5 billion. Lawyers Ryan Naftulin, Kerry Corrigan and Mark Jones led the Cooley team advising Snyk.

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Ryan Naftulin
Partner, London
Kerry Corrigan
Associate, London
Mark Jones
Associate, London
David Wilson
Partner, London
Christopher Kimball
Partner, Washington, DC
Aaron Pomeroy
Partner, Colorado
Natasha Kaye
Partner, London
Jack Jones
Associate, London
Rick Jantz
Associate, Los Angeles Santa Monica
Christine Graham
Special Counsel, London
Rebecca Ross
Special Counsel, Washington, DC
Sharon Connaughton
Special Counsel, Washington, DC

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Emerging Companies
Venture Capital
Software
Cybersecurity
Tax
Government Contracts
Private Equity
Antitrust and Competition
Export Controls and Economic Sanctions

Accel $45 Million Series B Financing in Genesis

Accel $45 Million Series B Financing in Genesis

April 7, 2021

Advising Accel, as lead investor on the $45 million Series B financing in Genesis, a London-based low-code platform for fintechs. Accel led, and was joined by GV, Salesforce Ventures and insiders Citi, Illuminate Financial and Tribeca Venture Partners.

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Ryan Naftulin
Partner, London
Eric Davison
Associate, London

Related Practices & Industries

Venture Capital
Software
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Admissions and credentials

District of Columbia

California

Rankings and accolades

The Legal 500 (UK): Venture Capital (2022)

Chambers USA: Corporate/M&A and Private Equity (2015)

The Best Lawyers of America (2008-2015)

Above the Law: Top Partners to Work For – Washington, DC (2011)



Memberships and affiliations

American Bar Association (ABA)