Gunderson Dettmer represented client Portal Innovations in its collaboration with Walder Ventures to inspire and support science, innovation and entrepreneurship through educational programming to the Chicago regional ecosystem.

In the announcement of the transaction, founder and CEO of Portal Innovations John Flavin said, “Our partnership with Walder Ventures is a natural fit. Both organizations share a clear vision of elevating Chicago and the region’s scientific contributions to the world and believe that one of the most important ingredients to sustainable success is attracting and retaining the best scientific and entrepreneurial talent.”

The Gunderson deal team was led by Tim Ehrlich and included George Pothoulakis, Beatrice Igne-Bianchi and Genevieve Crescenzo.