Benjamin Teo Recognized in Asian Legal Business Singapore Rising Stars 2026

Gunderson Dettmer of counsel Benjamin Teo has been named to Asian Legal Business’s Singapore Rising Stars 2026. Now in its fifth year, the annual ranking spotlights Singapore’s emerging legal talent and recognizes practitioners who are helping to define what it means to lead in the field, setting a new benchmark where legal leadership combines deep expertise with the foresight to anticipate and shape what clients need.

Based in Singapore, Benjamin has spent the past five years building a leading venture and growth financings practice across Southeast Asia and India. He serves as relationship partner for major global funds including StepStone Group, Goodwater Capital, and General Catalyst, and is a primary point of contact for clients such as Tiger Global, Prosus Ventures, Peak XV, and Lightspeed. His track record spans high‑profile venture financings and cross‑border transactions, including multiple financing rounds for Zepto, Accel’s lead investment in Nansen’s $75 million Series B, and Aspire’s $100 million Series C round led by Lightspeed and Peak XV.