Snyk acquires Invariant Labs: the advisors
Snyck completed its acquisition Invariant labs, an AI security research company and spin-off of ETH Zurich based in Zurich. In connection with the deal, Wenger Vieli advised the shareolders of the selling part, while Vischer represented the buyer.
The context
An ETH Zurich spin-off, Invariant Labs operates as a AI security research firm, with a peculiar focus in agentic AI security. Pursuant to the deal, Snyk gains access to Invariant Labs’ research team.
The Wenger Vieli team
Partner Michael Baier (corporate/M&A, pictured above) led the Wenger Vieli team on the matter, working alongside associate Andrea Riccardo Frey (corporate/M&A), senior associate Michèle Joho-Menotti (corporate/M&A) partner Stefan Müller (employment), associate Florin Loris Koller (employment), partner Patric Eggler (tax), and senior associate Amanda Heinz (tax).
The Vischer team
Partner Adrian Dörig (corporate/finance, pictured left) and counsel Peter Kühn (corporate/M&A, pictured right) led the Vischer team on the matter, working alongside associate Florian Fallegger (corporate/M&A), partner Christoph Niederer (tax), managing associate Patrik Fisch (tax), partner Marc Prinz (employment), associate Aurissa Lier (employment), managing associate Elias Mühlemann (IP/IT) and associate David Koelliker (data protection).
