Gunderson Dettmer Dominates Q2 2024 PitchBook Global League Tables and Releases Q2 Valuation Report

In the second quarter of 2024, Gunderson Dettmer was once again recognized as the most active law firm globally by the PitchBook Global League Tables. This prestigious recognition is a testament to the firm's clear focus and commanding position in the innovation economy.  

PitchBook credited Gunderson with 317 financings and more than $19 billion in invested capital for the most promising startup companies worldwide. The volume of financings earned Gunderson Dettmer recognition as the top-ranking law firm in 23 key categories, including: 

• Company representations in VC financings (for both Global and U.S.-based companies) 
• Both Early Stage and Late Stage financings  
• Investor representations in VC financings (for both Global and U.S.-based investors) 
• Software sector, which includes A.I. 

Gunderson Dettmer’s consistent recognition in these league tables underscores the firm’s commitment to providing clear, practical and trusted legal service to clients in the innovation economy. 

Breaking out the Data with the Gunderson Dettmer Q2 Valuation Report 

Gunderson Dettmer’s Q2 2024 Valuation Report provides a deeper look at the financings handled by the firm over the quarter. Using proprietary data collected by Gunderson Dettmer on deals finalized within the quarter, this data focuses on both early and later-stage financings, including transaction amounts, pre-money valuations and deal counts. The report also offers a quantitative analysis, which traces historical data from 2020 to the current quarter, to discern trends for technology and life sciences companies where the firm represents either the company or the investor.

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.

In addition to the data analysis, three Gunderson Dettmer corporate partners offer their insights and commentary, drawing from their extensive experience as trusted market advisors. Each partner provides a unique perspective on the data, helping to translate market signals into actionable strategies.

Click to view the report here.

Top Law Firm in 23 PitchBook Global League Table Categories 

Gunderson Dettmer secured the top spot in 23 categories, demonstrating its deep experience and dominance in various industries and regions, including: 

Global Regions
Global (Overall)
United States
West Coast
Mid-Atlantic
New England
South (including Texas)
Southeast (including Atlanta)

VC Financings
Company Representation (Global)
U.S. Company Representation
Investor Representation (Global)
U.S. Investor Representation

Deal Type
Early-stage Financings
Late-stage Financings

Sector
Software
Consumer Goods & Services
Media
Transportation

Combined Deals (PE & VC Financings)
Company Representation (Global)
U.S. Company Representation
Investor Representation (Global)
U.S. Investor Representation

About PitchBook 

PitchBook is the premier data provider for the private and public equity markets, serving over 90,000 investment professionals and business leaders. The PitchBook Global League report offers a comprehensive overview of institutional investors and service providers, considering various criteria such as geography, transaction type, and sectors. 

Read more about Gunderson Dettmer and the Q1 2024 PitchBook Global League Table results here.