Gunderson Dettmer Leads 2025 PitchBook Global League Tables for Q1

Gunderson Dettmer is named the most active law firm globally by the Q1 2025 PitchBook Global League Tables, securing the top spot for venture capital law firms. PitchBook attributed 318 deals and over $60 billion in invested capital to Gunderson’s work for the most promising startup companies worldwide.

This recognition underscores the firm’s dedication to delivering trusted legal services tailored to the needs of clients in the innovation economy.

Venture Capital AI Dominance and Category Recognition

Notably, Gunderson maintained its dominance across both early- and late-stage transactions, representing over 100 companies globally in Q1 2025, a testament to its unparalleled expertise and reach in the venture ecosystem.

In Q1 2025, Gunderson Dettmer continued to lead the charge in high-growth sectors, with strong investment activity in AI and steady momentum across life sciences categories. The firm advised on over 120 deals in the AI space, securing the #1 ranking in the software category. Across life sciences categories, including healthcare devices, healthcare services and systems, and pharma and biotech, Gunderson claimed the #1 and #2 spots, advising on more than 50 deals.

Top Law Firm Across 21 PitchBook Global League Table Categories

Gunderson Dettmer secured the top spot in 21 categories. The firm's expertise, industry knowledge, and global presence make it the preferred choice for clients in the innovation economy.

The categories include:

By Geography

• • Global
  • US
  • West Coast
  • New England
  • South
  • Israel
  • Rest of World, including Latin America and Southeast Asia

By Deal Type

• • Early Stage
  • Late Stage

By Industry

• • Software
  • Commercial Products & Services (tied)

• • Consumer Goods & Services
  • HC Devices and Supplies
  • IT Hardware
  • Media
  • Transportation

By Representation

• • Global Investors
  • US Investors
  • Europe Investors
  • Rest of the World Investors
    
    

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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.