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3.13.26
Firm Advises BlackLine on Agreement with Engaged Capital
On March 10, 2026, BlackLine announced that it entered into a cooperation agreement with Engaged Capital. Under this agreement, BlackLine appointed Storm Duncan and Megan Prichard to its board of directors, and Engaged Capital agreed to various restrictions on its activities at BlackLine. Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati advised BlackLine on the cooperation agreement.
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1.23.26
Wilson Sonsini Advises Brex on $5.15 Billion Acquisition by Capital One
On January 22, 2026, Capital One announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Brex, in a combination of stock and cash transaction valued at $5.15 billion. Brex is a modern, AI-native software platform offering intelligent finance solutions that make it easy for businesses to issue corporate cards, automate expense management, and make secure, real-time payments. The transaction is expected to close in the middle of 2026, subject to customary closing conditions. Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati advised Brex on the transaction.
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1.14.26
Wilson Sonsini Advises Polygon Labs on Acquisitions of Coinme and Sequence
On January 13, 2026, Polygon Labs announced definitive agreements to acquire Coinme and Sequence for more than $250 million to expand into regulated stablecoin payments in the U.S. Both companies will play foundational roles in building Polygon's forthcoming Open Money Stack, which aims to facilitate instant and reliable money movement. The Polygon Open Money Stack includes physical cash and digital fiat on- and off-ramps, wallet infrastructure, and cross-chain orchestration through intents. Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati is advising Polygon on both transactions.
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11.17.25
Wilson Sonsini Advises onX on Strategic Investment from TCV
On November 3, 2025, onX, a pioneer in digital outdoor navigation and mapping software, announced a strategic investment from TCV, a leading growth equity firm known for supporting enduring consumer technology brands. The partnership brings additional operational expertise and long-term support as onX continues to scale its suite of adventure-specific navigation apps and redefine the outdoor experience. The company's existing investors, including Summit Partners, Madison Valley Partners, and onX founder Eric Siegfried, will remain active board members. Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati advised onX on the transaction.
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8.28.25
Wilson Sonsini Advises Shutterfly on CADY’s Acquisition of Lifetouch Assets
On August 26, 2025, CADY, a leading school photography company, announced the acquisition of Lifetouch’s high school photography accounts in select schools in the Mid-Atlantic, Southeast, and Texas. Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati advised Shutterfly, which owns the Lifetouch brand, on the transaction.
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8.28.25
Wilson Sonsini Advises Uniphore on Orby AI and Autonom8 Transactions
On August 28, 2025, Uniphore, the Business AI company, announced that it has acquired Orby AI, Inc. and intends to acquire Autonom8, Inc., two AI-native companies that will enhance the capabilities of Uniphore’s Business AI Cloud. Both teams bring top AI research and engineering talent from DeepMind and Google, adding unmatched expertise and proven innovation to push the boundaries of Business AI. Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati advised Uniphore on both transactions.
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6.13.25
Wilson Sonsini Advises Scale AI on $14.35 Billion Investment from Meta
On June 12, 2025, Scale AI, Inc., the humanity-first AI company, announced a $14.35 billion investment from Meta Platforms, Inc. that values Scale at over $29 billion. The agreement will also substantially expand Scale and Meta’s commercial relationship to accelerate deployment of Scale’s data solutions. Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati is advising Scale on the transaction.
In addition, Scale’s founder, Alexandr Wang, is joining Meta to work on Meta’s AI efforts. He will continue to serve as a director on Scale’s board of directors and support Scale’s ongoing work to unlock the power of AI and keep human values at the forefront.
Scale will distribute proceeds from Meta’s investment to Scale shareholders and vested equity holders, providing them with substantial liquidity as well as the opportunity to continue participating in Scale’s success as ongoing equity holders of the company. Following its investment, Meta will hold a minority of Scale’s outstanding equity.
The Wilson Sonsini team advising Scale on the transaction was led by partners Rezwan Pavri, Marty Korman, Rich Mullen, John Brust, and Lester Ang. The team also included:
In addition, Scale’s founder, Alexandr Wang, is joining Meta to work on Meta’s AI efforts. He will continue to serve as a director on Scale’s board of directors and support Scale’s ongoing work to unlock the power of AI and keep human values at the forefront.
Scale will distribute proceeds from Meta’s investment to Scale shareholders and vested equity holders, providing them with substantial liquidity as well as the opportunity to continue participating in Scale’s success as ongoing equity holders of the company. Following its investment, Meta will hold a minority of Scale’s outstanding equity.
The Wilson Sonsini team advising Scale on the transaction was led by partners Rezwan Pavri, Marty Korman, Rich Mullen, John Brust, and Lester Ang. The team also included:
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6.06.25
Firm Advises IonQ on Acquisition of Lightsynq Technologies
On May 30, 2025, IonQ, a leading commercial quantum computing and networking company, completed its acquisition of Lightsynq Technologies Inc., a Boston-based startup founded by former Harvard University quantum memory experts. The addition of Lightsynq’s team and intellectual property is expected to significantly accelerate IonQ’s quantum networking and quantum computing roadmaps. Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati advised IonQ on the transaction.
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5.08.25
Firm Advises IonQ on Agreement to Acquire Lightsynq Technologies
On May 7, 2025, IonQ, a leading commercial quantum computing and networking company, announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Lightsynq Technologies Inc., a Boston-based start-up founded by former Harvard University quantum memory experts. Lightsynq’s team and IP are expected to significantly accelerate both IonQ’s quantum networking and quantum computing roadmaps. Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati is advising IonQ on the transaction.
Lightsynq was founded by former Harvard quantum networking experts and Amazon Web Services (AWS) Center for Quantum Networking leaders Dr. Mihir Bhaskar (CEO), Dr. Bart Machielse (CTO), and Dr. David Levonian (CPO) with the goal of building the leading photonic interconnect platform to enable high-fidelity, multi-nodal qubit operations. Lightsynq’s approach not only supports modular scalability, but also advances fault-tolerance for creating the world’s most powerful interconnected quantum systems. Lightsynq’s unique architecture provides a powerful platform to support IonQ’s quantum computers and advance the company’s quantum networking roadmap.
IonQ will also acquire ownership of Lightsynq’s portfolio of over 20 technology patents and patent applications related to quantum memory, further strengthening IonQ’s growing intellectual property position.
The Wilson Sonsini team advising IonQ on the acquisition includes:
M&A
Rich Mullen
Brian Chan
Hallee Moore
Elia Perez Villamarin
Austin Wolfe
Melis Kilic
Matt Katona
Lightsynq was founded by former Harvard quantum networking experts and Amazon Web Services (AWS) Center for Quantum Networking leaders Dr. Mihir Bhaskar (CEO), Dr. Bart Machielse (CTO), and Dr. David Levonian (CPO) with the goal of building the leading photonic interconnect platform to enable high-fidelity, multi-nodal qubit operations. Lightsynq’s approach not only supports modular scalability, but also advances fault-tolerance for creating the world’s most powerful interconnected quantum systems. Lightsynq’s unique architecture provides a powerful platform to support IonQ’s quantum computers and advance the company’s quantum networking roadmap.
IonQ will also acquire ownership of Lightsynq’s portfolio of over 20 technology patents and patent applications related to quantum memory, further strengthening IonQ’s growing intellectual property position.
The Wilson Sonsini team advising IonQ on the acquisition includes:
M&A
Rich Mullen
Brian Chan
Hallee Moore
Elia Perez Villamarin
Austin Wolfe
Melis Kilic
Matt Katona
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3.25.25
Wilson Sonsini Advises Napster on $207 Million Acquisition by Infinite Reality
On March 25, 2025, Infinite Reality™ (iR), an innovation company powering the next generation of digital media and ecommerce through extended reality, artificial intelligence, and other immersive technologies, announced that the company has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire the iconic online music brand Napster for $207 million. Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati advised Napster on the transaction.
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3.18.25
Wilson Sonsini Advises DispatchHealth on Merger with Medically Home
On March 18, 2025, DispatchHealth, a leading provider of high-acuity, in-home medical care for people experiencing serious health concerns, and Medically Home, an established hospital-at-home technology enablement model for health systems and physician groups to safely provide emergency and hospital-level care at home for qualified patients, announced that they have entered into a definitive agreement to merge. The merger creates the country's most comprehensive provider of advanced medical care at home. Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati advised DispatchHealth on the transaction.
Once the deal closes, Medically Home will become part of DispatchHealth. The combined entity will extend care into the homes of patients across 50 major metropolitan areas in partnership with nearly 40 health systems, as well as most major health plans and value-based care entities. The merger is expected to close mid-year 2025, subject to customary closing conditions and regulatory approvals.
The Wilson Sonsini team that advised DispatchHealth on the transaction included Jason Breen, Matt Dubofsky, Brian Chan, and Leah Hengemuhle.
For more information, please see the companies’ news release.
Once the deal closes, Medically Home will become part of DispatchHealth. The combined entity will extend care into the homes of patients across 50 major metropolitan areas in partnership with nearly 40 health systems, as well as most major health plans and value-based care entities. The merger is expected to close mid-year 2025, subject to customary closing conditions and regulatory approvals.
The Wilson Sonsini team that advised DispatchHealth on the transaction included Jason Breen, Matt Dubofsky, Brian Chan, and Leah Hengemuhle.
For more information, please see the companies’ news release.
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2.04.25
Wilson Sonsini Advises Bear Robotics on Majority Stake Acquisition by LG Electronics
On January 24, 2025, LG Electronics (LG) announced it has taken a significant step in advancing its robotics capabilities by securing a majority stake in Bear Robotics, a prominent Silicon Valley-based start-up specializing in AI-driven autonomous service robots. Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati advised Bear Robotics on the transaction.
LG’s board of directors exercised a call option to acquire an additional 30 percent stake in Bear Robotics, following an initial investment of $60 million in March 2024. Upon completion of the call option exercise, LG will hold a controlling 51 percent stake in Bear Robotics, effectively incorporating it as a subsidiary. As part of the strategic move, LG’s commercial robot business, primarily centered around “LG CLOi Robots,” will be integrated with Bear Robotics. The key management team of Bear Robotics will remain in place to ensure stable business continuity and will continue to focus on creating synergies in LG’s commercial robot business. The transaction is contingent upon customary closing conditions, including regulatory filings.
LG’s board of directors exercised a call option to acquire an additional 30 percent stake in Bear Robotics, following an initial investment of $60 million in March 2024. Upon completion of the call option exercise, LG will hold a controlling 51 percent stake in Bear Robotics, effectively incorporating it as a subsidiary. As part of the strategic move, LG’s commercial robot business, primarily centered around “LG CLOi Robots,” will be integrated with Bear Robotics. The key management team of Bear Robotics will remain in place to ensure stable business continuity and will continue to focus on creating synergies in LG’s commercial robot business. The transaction is contingent upon customary closing conditions, including regulatory filings.