Invariant Labs Sold to Snyk, Advised by Wenger Vieli
Deal News | Jun 25, 2025 | Legal Community Swiss
Invariant Labs, an ETH Zurich spin-off and AI security research firm, has been acquired by Snyk, a company specializing in secure AI software development. The legal advisory for this transaction was provided by Wenger Vieli, with Partner Michael Baier leading the team. The acquisition allows Snyk to access Invariant Labs' research team, which focuses on agentic AI security. Wenger Vieli's team for this deal included experts in corporate/M&A, tax, and employment law.
Sectors
- Legal Services
- AI and Software Development
- Mergers and Acquisitions
Geography
- Switzerland – Invariant Labs is a spin-off from ETH Zurich in Switzerland, and Wenger Vieli is a Swiss legal firm.
Industry
- Legal Services – Wenger Vieli provided legal advisory services for the acquisition deal.
- AI and Software Development – Invariant Labs is an AI security research firm, and Snyk specializes in secure AI software development.
- Mergers and Acquisitions – The article discusses the acquisition of Invariant Labs by Snyk.
Financials
Participants
| Name | Role | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Invariant Labs | Target Company | Company | An ETH Zurich spin-off specializing in AI security research. |
| Snyk | Bidding Company | Company | A company specializing in secure AI software development. |
| Wenger Vieli | Legal Advisor | Company | A legal advisory firm that represented Invariant Labs in the acquisition. |
| Michael Baier | Lead Attorney | Person | Partner at Wenger Vieli leading the team on the acquisition deal. |