Anthropic Raises $3.5 Billion to Advance AI Development and Expand Compute Capacity
1 minute read | March.03.2025
The Series E round gives Anthropic a $61.5 billion valuation.
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Radiant Closes $165 Million in Series C Funding
2 minute read | June.03.2025
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Radiant has successfully closed a $165 million Series C funding round to advance its mission of developing mass-produced nuclear microreactors.
Twist Bioscience Spins Out DNA Data Storage as Independent Company
3 minute read | May.14.2025
Twist Bioscience Corporation has spun out its DNA data storage technology application as an independent company, named Atlas Data Storage.
AI Security Pioneer Protect AI To Be Acquired by Palo Alto Networks
3 minute read | May.12.2025
This acquisition marks a significant milestone in the AI security landscape.
Merama Secures $215 Million in New Equity and Debt Funding
2 minute read | April.07.2025
Merama has secured $215 million in new financing, raising $45 million in a funding round and securing a $170 million revolving credit line.
Business Travel and Expense Management: Atomico Leads Investment in TravelPerk
3 minute read | January.30.2025
European venture capital firm Atomico has led a $200 million Series E financing for business travel platform TravelPerk.
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UK Founder Series: Cookie Compliance – 10 Key Steps for Startups
6 minute read | May.30.2025
In the thirtieth instalment of Orrick's UK Founder Series, we explore cookie compliance for startups and outline 10 key steps to ensure adherence to ...
UPDATE: Todd Snyder CPPA Enforcement Action: What Companies Need to Know
4 minute read | May.29.2025
Todd Snyder fined for CCPA violations; companies must ensure compliant opt-out systems and limit consumer data demands.
Aravind Swaminathan on Partnering with CISOs and Cybersecurity Crisis Management
1.5 hour listen | May.22.2025
Aravind Swaminathan shares his insights on CISOs as strategic partners, crisis storytelling, and online safety as an extension of cybersecurity.
TAKE IT DOWN Act Becomes Law, Introducing Landmark Federal Protections to Combat Online Exploitation and Deepfakes
4 minute read | May.21.2025
The Act is the first significant bipartisan federal legislation focused on protections against the spread of non-consensual intimate imagery.
UPDATE: DOJ Issues Bulk Sensitive Data Rule Guidance, Requirements Go into Effect: What Companies Need to Know
3 minute read | May.14.2025
We share what companies need to know about data handling practices and transactions that may fall within the DSP’s scope, plus a list of resources.
How Shifting Trade Dynamics Are Reshaping U.S. Healthcare | Life Sciences Snapshot – Q2 2025
11 minute read | May.12.2025
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The Q2 2025 Life Sciences Snapshot highlights strong Q1 VC trends, rising valuations, IPO growth, and a roundtable on trade impacts to U.S. ...
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Orrick Named the Tech Industry Advisory Team of the Year at American Lawyer’s California Legal Awards
1 minute read | June.27.2025
Orrick was also recognized as a finalist for Tech Litigation and Law Firm of the Year – one of only two firms recognized in all three categories.
Orrick Remains #1 for European Venture Capital in Q1 2025, #4 Globally
2 minute read | May.16.2025
Orrick remains the #1 most active venture capital law firm in Europe. The firm also ranked #4 globally.
Orrick Expands Life Sciences & Tech Venture Capital Practice with Boston Duo
3 minute read | May.07.2025
Leaders in the Boston venture capital ecosystem, life sciences and tech company advisors Mark Solakian and Jake Gatof join the firm as partners.
Orrick Grows Venture Capital Practice with 13-Strong Team in Los Angeles
5 minute read | February.10.2025
Mike Heath, Cody Peterson, Tim Greene and Nick Feldman join Orrick, doubling the size of the firm's venture capital platform in Los Angeles.
Law360 Recognizes Tech and Infrastructure Teams as Practice Groups of the Year
2 minute read | January.21.2025
Law360 names Orrick Practice Groups of Year in Tech and Construction for groundbreaking work for AI pioneers, tech leaders & infrastructure projects.
Financial Times Names Teresa Hill the Most Innovative Practitioner of the Year for Leadership in Data Centers and Energy Innovation
1 minute read | December.11.2024
FT recognizes Teresa for her work architecting first-of-kind agreements shaping the energy innovation and data center markets globally.
