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Gunderson Dettmer
Gunderson Dettmer is the preeminent law firm for startups, emerging companies, and venture capital. Discover our expertise in innovation, tech, and global...
Gunderson Dettmer
Gunderson Dettmer is the preeminent law firm for startups, emerging companies, and venture capital. Discover our expertise in innovation, tech, and global business law.
General information
Firm type
other
Location
Region
North America
Country
United States
City
San Francisco
Corporate office
San Francisco, New York, Redwood City, United States
Additional offices
Boston
Principals
Adan Muller
Partner
Timothy Ehrlich
Partner
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
Is Gunderson Dettmer an investment firm or a law firm?
It is a pure global law firm structured as a limited liability partnership. It does not manage a fund or deploy capital. The practice is built exclusively on legal services for venture capital firms, private funds, and the companies they invest in.
Which part of the venture capital structure does Gunderson Dettmer serve?
The firm serves the entire vertical. It represents private funds (VC and growth equity GPs), early-stage and late-stage operating companies, and public companies. This means the same partnership can handle fund formation for a GP, a subsequent financing round for a portfolio company, and an eventual IPO or M&A exit.
How does Gunderson Dettmer source clients?
The firm does not source investments; it sources legal mandates. Its client pipeline is driven by a twelve-year streak as PitchBook’s #1-ranked VC law firm globally, deep partner networks in innovation hubs, and a technical practice — including Singapore guides — that attracts fund formation and cross-border deal work directly from GPs and founders.
Has Gunderson Dettmer advised on any notable recent transactions?
Its publicly disclosed recent work includes representing the lead investors in Anthropic’s $65 billion Series H, advising on Hims & Hers’ $402.5 million convertible notes offering, and handling the sale of Dwolla to NMI. The firm also represented Ten Coves Capital as the lead on Benefitbay’s $18 million Series A (per the firm, 2026).
Does Gunderson Dettmer maintain any vehicle that deploys capital, or is it a family office?
No. The firm is not a family office, does not manage a family’s wealth, and does not operate an investment vehicle. It is a standalone law firm whose entire revenue is generated from legal fees paid by the venture capital and technology sectors.
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