Gunderson Dettmer Dominates Q1 2024 PitchBook Global League Tables -- #1 VC Law Firm Globally and Leader in 20 Categories

Gunderson Dettmer has been recognized as the #1 Venture Capital Law Firm Globally in Q1 2024 according to the PitchBook Global League Tables. With 232 financings totaling $7.4 billion raised for companies worldwide, Gunderson Dettmer reaffirms its commanding position as a trusted advisor for high-growth emerging companies and venture capital and growth equity firms.

The Prominent Leader in Venture Capital

With nearly 40 more deals than its closest competitor in the first quarter, Gunderson Dettmer emerged as the clear leader in the "Most Active VC Law Firm" category. The firm also secured the top spot in the "U.S. Combined Deals: PE and VC" category, reflecting our deep experience across the private fund landscape..

Gunderson Dettmer has maintained its top position in the VC Law Firm ranking since the inception of the league tables in 2013 and was most recently ranked as the Top VC Law Firm Globally in 2023.

Navigating the Exit Market in Venture Capital

In Q1 2024, Gunderson Dettmer secured top-tier recognition in the highly competitive "Most Active VC Exits" category, reflecting its success in facilitating M&A transactions for venture-backed companies.

Gunderson Dettmer was also recently recognized as the winner in the 2024 Mergers & Acquisitions Top Middle-Market Deals of the Year, highlighting its representation of Habu in its acquisition by LiveRamp.

Our AI Momentum

Gunderson Dettmer's success extends to the Artificial Intelligence (AI) sector, having negotiated the highest number of venture capital financings globally in Q1 2024. PitchBook credited Gunderson Dettmer with 75 venture financings for AI-focused companies, totaling $2.18 billion in capital invested.

True to its focus on innovation and demonstrating its commitment to fostering the growth of this technology, Gunderson Dettmer launched its own generative AI app called ChatGD in 2023 and has provided valuable resources to help startups navigate the opportunities and risks associated with AI. To explore Gunderson Dettmer's resources focused on AI, click here.

Top Law Firm Across 20 Categories

Gunderson Dettmer has secured the top position in 20 categories, showcasing its leadership across multiple industries and regions. The firm's expertise, deep industry knowledge, and global reach make it the go-to choice for clients in the innovation economy.

The categories include:

By Geography

• Global
• United States
• West Coast
• New England
• Mid-Atlantic
• Great Lakes
• Rest of World, including Latin America and Asia

By Deal Type

• Early Stage

By Industry

• Consumer Goods & Services
• Media
• Commercial Products & Services
• Consumer Good & Services
• Software

Combined Deals: PE and VC

• United States
• Rest of World, including Latin America and Asia

About PitchBook

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Gunderson Dettmer is the preeminent international law firm with an exclusive focus on the innovation economy. The firm serves market-leading venture capital and growth equity investors and pioneering companies through inception, growth and maturity, as well as groundbreaking public companies that result from the global venture capital ecosystem. The firm’s clear-cut focus and well-honed technical skill enables an accelerated pace and unmatched efficiency, delivering best-in-class value at each phase of a client’s business.