PitchBook Q2 2026 Global League Tables Reaffirm Gunderson Dettmer as #1 Law Firm for Venture-Backed Deals Across All Financing Stages

PitchBook’s Q2 2026 Global League Tables once again recognize Gunderson Dettmer as the most active venture capital law firm worldwide. It’s the second consecutive quarter in 2026 the firm has earned the top spot with 290 global deals totaling $96 billion in value.

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.

Gunderson also earned #1 in 22 categories, maintaining a leading position across key industries and geographies:

Global Regions
Global
US
Rest of World (ROW)
West Coast
Mid-Atlantic

VC Financings
ROW: Companies
Global: Investors
US: Investors
Europe: Investors
ROW: Investors

Deal Type 
Early
Late

Sector
Energy
Healthcare Services & Systems
Other
Software
Transportation (tied)

Combined Deals (PE & VC Financings)
Global
US
ROW: Companies
Global: Investors
US: Investors

These continued recognitions reflect Gunderson’s strong momentum across markets and its role at the center of high-impact transactions shaping the innovation economy. They also underscore the confidence that leading companies and top-tier investors around the world place in the firm as they navigate complex, growth-driven opportunities.

About Gunderson Dettmer
For over 30 years, Gunderson Dettmer has represented what’s next. Built exclusively for the innovation economy, the firm is the #1 venture capital law firm globally – partnering with leading investors and groundbreaking companies from start to scale.