Gunderson Dettmer Recognized as Top Law Firm for Q3 2024 PitchBook Global League Tables

For a third quarter in a row, Gunderson Dettmer was recognized as the most active law firm globally by the PitchBook Global League Tables, claiming the top ranking for venture capital. This distinction highlights the firm's sharp focus and strong position within the innovation economy, providing clear, practical and reliable legal advice to its VC and company clients.

According to PitchBook, Gunderson Dettmer managed over 280 financings, amounting to over $14 billion in invested capital for the most promising startup companies worldwide. The firm ranked #1 in 19 key categories, including: 

• Early Stage (90)
• Late Stage (102)
• Software (145)

AI Continues to Lead the Charge in Tech

Investment in the artificial intelligence (AI) sector continued to surge within the innovation economy, with Gunderson Dettmer representing 100 AI-focused venture deals totaling nearly $7 billion, as reported by PitchBook.

Aligned with its innovation-driven approach, Gunderson has provided valuable resources to assist startups in navigating the potential and challenges of AI. Learn more about Gunderson Dettmer’s AI-focused resources.

Top Law Firm Across Multiple PitchBook Global League Table Categories 

Gunderson Dettmer achieved the highest ranking across 19 categories, underscoring its expertise and leadership across multiple sectors and regions, including: 

Global (Overall)
United States
Rest of World
West Coast
Mid-Atlantic
Mountain and Midwest
Israel

Rest of World: Companies
Globally: Investors
United States: Investors
Rest of World: Investors

Early-stage Financings
Late-stage Financings

Commercial Products/Services
Consumer Goods and Services
HC Services and Systems
IT Hardware
Media
Software

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