Exciting news! We dominated the Q2 2024 PitchBook Global League Tables and released our Q2 Valuation Report. We have once again been recognized as the most active law firm globally by PitchBook. This achievement is a testament to our clear focus and commanding presence in the innovation economy. Credited with 317 financings and a total of more than $19 billion raised for the most promising startup companies worldwide, Gunderson is proud to be at the forefront of driving innovation and growth. Complementing the win, our Q2 Valuation Report breaks down the quarter and provides valuable insights from our partners. This report dives deep into some of the proprietary data we collect, analyzing deals Gunderson finalized in Q2. The data includes Seed financings and SAFEs to later-stage rounds where we cover transaction amounts, pre-money valuations, and deal counts. Among other insights, the data suggests that our clients who closed financings in Q2 2024 are seeing higher valuations across all stages, as compared to the prior quarter. To make this report even more valuable, three of our corporate partners share insightful commentary by deal stage. Drawing from their extensive experience as trusted advisors, they provide unique perspectives and translate market signals into actionable strategies. Stay ahead of the game with Gunderson Dettmer. Read our news insight to learn more about our dominance in the PitchBook Global League Tables and gain valuable insights from our Q2 Valuation Report. PitchBook News: https://bit.ly/46QBjwQ Valuation Report: https://lnkd.in/deJhtNer #GundersonDettmer #PitchBook #ValuationReport #InnovationEconomy #TrustedAdvisors
Gunderson Dettmer
Law Practice
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We are the preeminent international law firm with an exclusive focus on the innovation economy.
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Gunderson Dettmer is the preeminent international law firm with an exclusive focus on the innovation economy. We serve market-leading venture capital and growth equity investors and pioneering private companies through inception, growth and maturity, as well as the groundbreaking public companies that result from the global venture capital ecosystem. With an exclusive focus on rapidly evolving industries, we attract talent that is hungry to be a part of the innovation economy. We have unmatched experience and technical acumen that allows us to predict, prioritize, and produce strategic solutions for our clients at every business phase. With scalable capabilities and high-touch service, and through trusted relationships and uniquely pragmatic advice, we propel our clients toward what’s next. For more information please visit http://www.gunder.com.
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- Law Practice
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- 201-500 employees
- Headquarters
- Redwood City, California
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- Partnership
- Founded
- 1995
- Specialties
- Business-oriented legal services for emerging growth companies and the venture capital industry that supports them.
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Using open-source principles that reduce medical device regulatory time and costs, Gunderson Dettmer client Openwater aims to make hospital-grade medical care accessible worldwide. Openwater's technology integrates semiconductor physics, light, and sound to diagnose and treat diseases at the cellular level. Collaborations with institutions including UCLA, the University of Arizona, the University of Pennsylvania, and Brown University have validated the technology's potential across multiple medical fields. In the announcement of the company's $100 million financing, founder and Chief Executive Officer Mary Lou Jepsen said, “As a brain tumor survivor, I’m not just developing technology; I’m fighting for my life and the lives of millions like me. We’ve shrunk brain tumors and treated depression using lower intensity sound waves than fetal ultrasounds.” Learn more here. https://bit.ly/4g3CoG8 #Openwater #MedicalTechnology #LifeSciences #OpenSource
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Gunderson Dettmer sponsored Cloud9 Capital's Open Cloud event that brought together over 100 entrepreneurs from Brazil's leading SaaS companies. Gunderson São Paulo partner Christel Hupfeld Moreno and associate Eduarda Tavares participated in the all-day event, which offered numerous networking opportunities and featured speakers from companies including Bessemer Venture Partners, G5 Partners and Cloud9. The discussions covered the current state of the technology ecosystem, and more specifically software, in Brazil and around the world. #OpenCloud24 #Brazil #SaaS #Software
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Congratulations to the Gunderson Dettmer Asia team. We are proud of their continued hard work and dedication to supporting the vibrant venture capital ecosystem in Southeast Asia and India.
We are thrilled to announce that Gunderson Dettmer has been recognized as the top venture capital law firm in Southeast Asia and India by PitchBook Global League Tables for H1 2024. In the first half of the year, our Singapore team handled 17 reported deals valued at $1.12 billion, representing the most venture and growth equity transactions in Southeast Asia and India compared to any other law firm. Thank you to our investor and company clients for their continued trust. We are proud to support the thriving startup ecosystem in this region. Learn more here. https://lnkd.in/gNJ3xYuc #VC #Startups #SoutheastAsia #India Jonathan Pentzien, David He, David Wang, Anna Zhang, Benjamin Teo, Binh Vong, Cheryl Lau, Kamna Kumar, Kinnari Sahita
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Last week, Gunderson Dettmer Los Angeles teamed up with Plug In Ventures to host a founders beach day event. Gunderson partner Cody Peterson and associates Ibrahim Elshamy, Jared Mayberry, and Nick Feldman joined over 30 founders, VCs, and industry professionals from the region for an evening filled with meaningful conversations, reinforcing the strong community spirit within the VC ecosystem in Los Angeles. Associates Maurice Osei and Mike Mattheiss were also in attendance. #LA #BeachDay #Founders #VC
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Gunderson Dettmer represented Viking Global Investors in its investment in BridgeBio's offshoot GondolaBio. According to Fierce Biotech's feature on the announcement, “GondolaBio will conduct R&D, manufacturing and commercialization activities for early-stage clinical or preclinical programs across three indications: a rare inherited metabolic disorder known as erythropoietic protoporphyria, a genetic lung condition called alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency and a rare genetic disease called tuberous sclerosis complex.” Congratulations to the teams! Learn more here. https://bit.ly/4dulYEV #LifeSciences #BioTech #GondolaBio
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How can one compare the effectiveness of one GenAI solution over another for the legal industry? Some legal use cases are very measurable. Does an AI system select the correct law? That is measurable. But how does one measure the correctness of a contract clause? This year, Ken Crutchfield of Wolters Kluwer will lead us through a discussion on how we might benchmark different AI outputs and the effectiveness of AI on the outcomes that are important to legal professionals and clients. Register now to be part of the conversation! https://lnkd.in/gvZQjF9G This year we are shifting our programming to include more mini-sessions we are calling "Something on My Mind" (SOMM) Sessions, where prominent folks in the LegalTech industry present an interesting problem, hypothesis, new technology or trend they'd like to discuss and get immediate feedback on. Our goal is to catalyze conversations that continue after we part ways. SOMM sessions this year: Ken Crutchfield, Wolters Kluwer Benchmarking AI Systems and Assessing Outcomes Dennis Garcia ⚖️, Microsoft Change Management for Lawyers in the Era of AI Joe Green, Gunderson Dettmer The New Normal for Teaching and Training Young Lawyers Conan Hines, Fried Frank Marketing LegalTech with Savvy, Not Hype Enam Hoque, LawBeta The Effectiveness of Synthetic Data for Legal Contracting Tasks Léo Murgel, Salesforce Real AI Business Impact with Clicks Not Code William (Bill) Mills, LexisNexis How Will GenAI Affect the Running of Corporate Legal Departments? Scott Mozarsky, JEGI CLARITY The Inevitable: MSOs Entering the Legal Market John Scrudato, Latham & Watkins Collaboration and Open Source in the Legal Industry Ahmed Shaaban, Fulcrum GT Reimagining the Legal Supply Chain - Where Are We Now and Where Are We Going? #LegalTech #Innovation #AI #Workshop #Networking #Event This Workshop is sponsored by Fulcrum GT, JEGI CLARITY, and Wolters Kluwer
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Gunderson Dettmer client Lux Capital makes its first Brazil-based investment in leading the $4 million Seed financing of Magie, the first bank on WhatsApp. TechCrunch's feature on the investment states, “Cofounder Luiz Ramalho’s ultimate goal is for Magie to be a more full-fledged financial assistant — and an equalizer. He hopes to potentially charge for a premium subscription, where Magie can help users work through financial decisions, like what kind of loan to take out and at which bank.” Congratulations to the teams! Learn more here. https://bit.ly/3yRe21y #AI #LatAm #Fintech #Banking
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Startup Grind founder Derek Andersen and Mayfield Fund managing director Navin Chaddha will be speaking at the Gunderson Dettmer-sponsored fireside chat on the current opportunities for AI startups and how Cognition-as-a-Service will shape the future. Key insights include: 🌟 What the market looks like for emerging startups today, and where the opportunities lie 🌟 How AI and Cognition-as-a-Service will remake the tech landscape 🌟 The nuances of being an AI-focused founder, and the right approach towards company-building Register here and be sure to stop by and say hello to Gunderson partners Michael A. and Jared Grauer. https://bit.ly/3SZhUEs #AI #Fireside #StartupGrind
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We are thrilled to announce that Gunderson Dettmer has been recognized as the top venture capital law firm in Latin America by PitchBook Global League Tables for H1 2024. In the first half of the year, our team expertly handled 30 deals valued at $688 million, representing the most venture and growth equity transactions in Latin America compared to any other law firm. This milestone reflects the ongoing growth and innovation within Latin America’s dynamic startup ecosystem. We're proud to support the region’s most promising startups as they push boundaries and drive progress. Learn more here. https://bit.ly/3MjKA7y #LatinAmerica #PitchBook #VC