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Congrats to WHOOP on its $575M Series G financing, valuing the company at $10.1 billion — the largest venture capital deal of the year in Massachusetts. WHOOP is a leading human performance company. The financing will support the company's global expansion and continued development of its AI-powered personalized health platform. The Goodwin team who supported WHOOP on the financing was led by David Cappillo, Robert Dzialo, Cody Goodwin, Matt Kane, Victoria Stark, Megan Riley, Joseph Theis, Jr., Paul Jin, Ortal Ben Aharon, Steve Charkoudian, Scott Bluni, Janet Andolina, Steven Tjoe, Richard Matheny, Justin Pierce, Ce (Charles) Li 李策 , Cammy Contizano, Roger Cohen, Maggie W., J. Scott Zilora, CFA, and Matt Denny. Read more: https://bit.ly/4saaKvD #PrivateEquity #VentureCapital #LifeSciences #AI #Technology

Demand for cloud and AI is reshaping the ecosystem, bringing new players and new routes to market.   Listen to the #RECM2026 conversation with Andy Power, President and CEO of Digital Realty.

Goodwin Vice Chair and Global Head of M&A, Stuart Cable recently shared his perspective with Dan Daly on several key shifts in today’s market, from the rise of private debt and continuation funds to a reopening IPO window for innovative companies. At the same time, increasing competitive tension in M&A is driving stronger valuations for high-quality assets. Bottom line: capital is evolving, exit pathways are reopening, and innovation is once again at the center of value creation. Watch today: https://bit.ly/4rUp6Av #LifeSciences #Biotech #PrivateEquity #PrivateDebt #MergersAndAcquisitions #CapitalMarkets #Innovation

Essential analysis and commentary on #antitrust developments in #lifesciences. Read the full review: https://bit.ly/3PJyY2i

Goodwin’s Sophie McGrath, Adam Thatcher, Lucy Thomas, Matthew Lee and Emily Townsend are featured in Lexology’s 2026 venture capital guide, sharing insights on the evolving UK VC landscape. The publication covers the key legal and commercial considerations shaping venture capital transactions, including deal structures, due diligence, governance, exits and regulatory developments. Read the full guide (subscription required): https://bit.ly/4sy2I0B #VentureCapital

The risk of costly mass arbitration is increasing, powered by a trend away from class action lawsuits and strategic use of #technology by claimants. Goodwin's Kyle Tayman discusses how companies can prepare: https://bit.ly/3NGI8w4 #Arbitration #MassArbitration #ForcesOfLaw

Federal innovation funding is shifting — and the impact goes beyond access to capital. The Small Business Innovation and Economic Security Act would reauthorize SBIR and STTR while adding new national security restrictions, participation limits and commercialization requirements. For companies in tech, life sciences and other regulated sectors, these changes will shape funding strategies and partnerships. Goodwin lawyers Liza Craig, Candi Alfred, Joshuah R. Turner and Alex Vivona outline what to know. Read the alert: https://bit.ly/47n3Lbt #GlobalTrade

We’re making a move in Los Angeles — this time to the Arts District. Goodwin is relocating our LA office from Downtown to At Mateo, located on 555 Mateo Street. Once an industrial corridor, the Arts District has become a dynamic hub for startups, emerging companies, and creative innovators. The move places us closer to the founders, investors, and businesses driving growth across Southern California. This shift reflects our continued investment in the region’s innovation ecosystem spanning Los Angeles, Orange County, and San Diego, and our focus on being embedded where our clients build and scale. Designed for connection and flexibility, the new space will feature an open floor plan, natural light, and collaborative areas that support how our lawyers, GO Team, and clients work together. Learn more about our new office: https://bit.ly/3NPGubn #TheGoodwinWay

The Legal 500 Europe, Middle East & Africa (EMEA) 2026 guide has recognized Goodwin with 42 lawyer rankings and 14 practice rankings. These rankings reflect an evaluation of work delivered over the past year, as well as our experience and reputation, team depth, specialties and ancillary services, and client feedback. Clients across our Paris, Munich, and Luxembourg offices noted our “pragmatic and commercially-focused advice,” and highlighted our strength in Billing & Efficiency and Sector Knowledge. See the full results: https://bit.ly/4t1HbgE