Startups & Emerging Companies
Asia-Pacific Guide 2024 : Singapore
Band 1
Chambers Review
Gunderson Dettmer Stough Villeneuve Franklin & Hachigan in Singapore leverages substantial experience in emerging company legal work for both startups and investors, with clients benefiting from the strength of its US offices. Originally founded in Silicon Valley, the firm opened its Singapore office in 2016 and also offers venture capital capability in Beijing. It regularly advises venture capital and growth equity firms on investments in a range of sectors, including e-commerce, healthtech and biotech. Also, the team acts for venture-backed companies, advising on every stage of a company's life-cycle. Clients include Amaana Capital, Lightspeed Venture Partners and Asia Partners.
Work Highlights
- Gunderson Dettmer represented FreshToHome in its USD104 million Series D financing led by Amazon’s India-focused Smbhav Venture Fund.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The team has high commitment and execution chops, along with a top-tier ability to manage complexities and ensure our interests are safeguarded."
"Gunderson Dettmer have deep industry insights and understand the complexities from both a company and an investor standpoint. They have closed hundreds of cross-border deals and therefore have seen almost every aspect of negotiation angles."
"The team has high commitment and execution chops, along with a top-tier ability to manage complexities and ensure our interests are safeguarded."
"Gunderson Dettmer have deep industry insights and understand the complexities from both a company and an investor standpoint. They have closed hundreds of cross-border deals and therefore have seen almost every aspect of negotiation angles."
Notable Practitioners
Jonathan Pentzien is the managing partner of Gunderson Dettmer's Singapore office and enjoys a solid reputation for advising emerging growth technology companies throughout their life-cycle. He also acts for venture capital-focused funds on their investments, with clients benefiting from his previous experience in New York and cross-border expertise.
"One of the best lawyers I have worked with."
"He leads his peers in his availability and just being able to give the answer and tell you to your face if something is not right. He knows what is standard from seeing other deals, which is very helpful."
David He is well versed in venture capital transactions. He advises funds and startups, with a particular focus on the technology sector.
"He provides excellent client service, is practical and ultimately acts as a strategic adviser in addition to a legal adviser."