Gunderson Dettmer
Gunderson Dettmer is a large international law firm founded in 1995, specializing in business-oriented legal services for emerging growth companies and the venture capital industry. With a global presence and a focus on the innovation economy, the firm has been recognized as a leader in venture capital law, handling significant deals across various regions.
Company Overview
Gunderson Dettmer is a large law firm founded in 1995, specializing in business-oriented legal services for emerging growth companies and the venture capital industry. The firm operates as a partnership and has grown to a team size of 714 professionals. It is recognized as a preeminent international law firm with a focus on the innovation economy. The firm provides legal services to pioneering private companies from inception through maturity, including those transitioning to public companies.
Locations
Gunderson Dettmer has a global presence with multiple locations. Its headquarters is situated in Redwood City, California. Additional offices are located in New York, San Diego, Boston, San Francisco, and Playa Vista in the United States. The firm also has international offices in Chaoyang District, Beijing, Singapore, and São Paulo, Brazil, as well as a location in Ann Arbor, Michigan, and Austin, Texas.
Industry Focus
The firm focuses exclusively on rapidly evolving industries, catering to the needs of emerging growth companies and the venture capital sector. Gunderson Dettmer attracts talent interested in participating in the innovation economy. The firm offers scalable capabilities and high-touch service, providing strategic legal solutions tailored to various business phases.
Recognition and Rankings
Gunderson Dettmer has received notable recognition in the legal industry. It has been named the #1 VC Law Firm Globally for ten consecutive years by PitchBook Global League Tables. In 2024, the firm was ranked Tier 1 by The Legal 500 for Venture Capital and Emerging Companies. Additionally, it was recognized as the most active venture capital law firm in Southeast Asia and India, as well as the top venture capital law firm in Latin America by PitchBook Global League Tables in H1 2024.
Recent Transactions
In the first half of 2024, Gunderson Dettmer handled over 30 deals valued at $688 million for startups in Latin America. The firm represented Openwater in a $100 million financing aimed at advancing medical technology. It also facilitated a merger between Wasoko and MaxAB, creating the largest network of B2B informal retailers in Africa. Other notable transactions include a $4 million Seed financing for fintech Magie and a $300 million financing for GondolaBio.