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4.08.26
Firm Advises Katana on Its Acquisition of IDEX
On March 23, 2026, Katana, a DeFi blockchain built around a tightly integrated trading stack, announced it has completed the acquisition of IDEX, a decentralized exchange and on-chain trading infrastructure team, and launched Katana Perps, a native perpetual futures platform. Katana was incubated by Polygon and GSR Markets. Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati advised Katana on the transaction.
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2.05.26
Wilson Sonsini Advises Zscaler on Acquisition of SquareX
On February 05, 2026, Zscaler, a leader in cloud security, announced it has acquired SquareX, to further extend Zero Trust capabilities into the browser for the AI era. This acquisition will help redefine browser security, allowing organizations to embed lightweight extensions into any browser, providing increased security, and eliminating the need for third-party browsers. The acquisition closed on February 5, 2026. Terms of the transaction have not been disclosed. Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati advised Zscaler on the transaction.
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12.15.25
Wilson Sonsini Advises Quantum Computing on $110 Million Acquisition of Luminar Semiconductor
On December 15, 2025, Quantum Computing (QCi), an innovative, quantum optics and integrated photonics technology company, announced that it has signed an agreement to acquire Luminar Semiconductor (LSI), a wholly owned subsidiary of Luminar Technologies, in an all-cash transaction valued at $110 million, subject to customary adjustments. Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati is advising QCi on the transaction
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6.27.25
Wilson Sonsini Advises Xero on Acquisition of Melio for up to $3 Billion
On June 24, 2025, New Zealand-based Xero Limited, a global small business platform that helps customers supercharge their business by bringing together the most important small business tools, announced it has entered into an agreement to acquire U.S.-based Melio Limited, a leading SMB bill pay platform that seamlessly integrates accounting and payments, and its associated entities (collectively Melio). The acquisition is expected to be funded through a mix of cash and equity, with an upfront consideration of $2.5 billion in cash and equity consideration and up to $500 million in contingent consideration, deferrals and rollovers payable to Melio employees. Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati is serving as lead counsel to Xero on the acquisition.
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12.20.24
Wilson Sonsini Advises Grammarly on Acquisition of Coda
On December 17, 2024, Grammarly, the trusted AI assistant, announced its intent to acquire productivity platform Coda, with Coda's CEO and co-founder Shishir Mehrotra set to become the new CEO of Grammarly. The addition of Coda’s flexible and powerful AI tools and surfaces aims to transform Grammarly into an AI productivity platform for apps and agents where customers can unlock access to company knowledge, generative AI chat, a productivity suite, and capable, trusted AI agents to work smarter and faster. “The acquisition of Coda is a big step toward achieving our vision of a world where humans and AI work together everywhere work happens,” said Grammarly co-founder Alex Shevchenko.
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10.25.24
Wilson Sonsini Advises Socure on $136 Million Acquisition of Effectiv
On October 24, 2024, Socure, the leading provider of artificial intelligence for digital identity verification, fraud prevention, and sanction screening, announced that it has signed an agreement to acquire Effectiv, a real-time risk decisioning company, for $136 million. Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati advised Socure on the transaction.
The strategic acquisition pairs Socure’s best-in-class digital identity verification and fraud solutions with a developer-friendly AI orchestration and decisions platform. With this acquisition, Socure—which serves more than 2,700 customers and has verified more than 2.26 billion identities over the past 12 months—further solidifies its leadership position in the identity verification and fraud prevention market, and is propelled into the $200 billion enterprise fraud industry, which additionally encompasses payments fraud, credit underwriting, and AML transaction monitoring. The transaction is expected to close in November.
The Wilson Sonsini team that advised Socure on the transaction includes:
The strategic acquisition pairs Socure’s best-in-class digital identity verification and fraud solutions with a developer-friendly AI orchestration and decisions platform. With this acquisition, Socure—which serves more than 2,700 customers and has verified more than 2.26 billion identities over the past 12 months—further solidifies its leadership position in the identity verification and fraud prevention market, and is propelled into the $200 billion enterprise fraud industry, which additionally encompasses payments fraud, credit underwriting, and AML transaction monitoring. The transaction is expected to close in November.
The Wilson Sonsini team that advised Socure on the transaction includes:
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10.01.24
Wilson Sonsini Advises PayRange on Investment by Ridgeview Partners
On September 30, 2024, Ridgeview Partners, in partnership with The Baupost Group, announced it has agreed to make a significant strategic growth investment in PayRange, a leading provider of IOT software and payment solutions for unattended retail. Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati advised PayRange on the transaction.
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6.27.24
Wilson Sonsini Advises Infinera on Acquisition by Nokia
On June 27, 2024, Nokia and Infinera, a global supplier of innovative open optical networking solutions and advanced optical semiconductors, announced a definitive agreement under which Nokia will acquire Infinera in a transaction valuing the company at $6.65 per share or an enterprise value of US$2.3 billion. At least 70 percent of the consideration will be paid in cash and Infinera’s shareholders can elect to receive up to 30 percent of the aggregate consideration in the form of Nokia ADSs. Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati advised Infinera on the transaction.
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2.20.24
Wilson Sonsini Advises VIZIO on $2.3 Billion Acquisition by Walmart
On February 20, 2024, Walmart and VIZIO announced that they have entered into an agreement for Walmart to acquire VIZIO for $11.50 per share in cash, for an equity value of approximately $2.3 billion. Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati advised VIZIO on the transaction.
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10.31.23
Wilson Sonsini Advises Lumentum on $750 Million Acquisition of Cloud Light
On October 30, 2023, Lumentum Holdings (Lumentum) and Cloud Light Technology Limited (Cloud Light) announced that they have entered into a definitive agreement under which Lumentum will acquire Cloud Light with a transaction value of approximately $750 million, subject to certain adjustments. At the time of closing, transaction consideration will be paid in cash and the assumption and substitution of outstanding unvested Cloud Light options. The transaction has been unanimously approved by the boards of directors of both companies and by Cloud Light’s shareholders. Lumentum intends to finance the transaction through cash from its balance sheet. The transaction is expected to close by the end of calendar 2023, subject to receipt of regulatory approvals and other customary closing conditions.
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8.03.23
Wilson Sonsini Advises Humu on Acquisition by Perceptyx
On August 2, 2023, Perceptyx, the leading employee listening and manager effectiveness platform, announced it has acquired Humu, a technology company that uses science-based ‘nudges’ to influence positive behavior change and improve business performance. Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati advised Humu on the transaction.
Perceptyx will integrate Humu’s extensive library of behavior nudges in its People Insights Platform, allowing organizations to deliver personalized nudges to both leaders and employees, customized to the behavior each individual or team wants to improve. Perceptyx will be the first company to enable a "nudge" process that engages the entire workforce to take action and make work better. “By adding Humu’s ground-breaking nudge technology to our AI-powered platform, we can help all employees influence positive change at every level, improving both the employee experience and business results,” said Perceptyx CEO John Borland.
Perceptyx will integrate Humu’s extensive library of behavior nudges in its People Insights Platform, allowing organizations to deliver personalized nudges to both leaders and employees, customized to the behavior each individual or team wants to improve. Perceptyx will be the first company to enable a "nudge" process that engages the entire workforce to take action and make work better. “By adding Humu’s ground-breaking nudge technology to our AI-powered platform, we can help all employees influence positive change at every level, improving both the employee experience and business results,” said Perceptyx CEO John Borland.
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7.14.23
Wilson Sonsini Advises Entrata on Acquisition of Rent Dynamics
On July 13, 2023, Entrata, a leading operating system for multifamily communities, announced its acquisition of Rent Dynamics, a provider for resident rent reporting and financial resources. Entrata has acquired 100 percent of the equity in Rent Dynamics and will be able to provide residents with increased access to financial tools designed to positively impact their financial future. Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati advised Entrata on the transaction.