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Gunderson Dettmer Stough Villeneuve Franklin & Hachigian

Private Equity: Venture Capital Investment

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Gunderson Dettmer Stough Villeneuve Franklin & Hachigian

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Private Equity: Venture Capital Investment - Massachusetts

Band 2

Band 2


What the Team is Known For

Gunderson Dettmer Stough Villeneuve Franklin & Hachigian is highly proficient in advising a wide range of venture capital investment funds and emerging companies at all stages of their life cycle and on investments of all sizes. The firm is well regarded for its overseas work in Europe and Asia, with a noteworthy presence in the Chinese funds market.

Work Highlights

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  • Gunderson Dettmer represented Flywire on its $330 million acquisition of Sertifi Inc..

Strengths

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  • Gunderson Dettmer is very strong on the emerging companies and technology side.

    Private Equity: Venture Capital Investment respondentUSA

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1Jay K Hachigian
    Band 1Jay K Hachigian

    Jay K Hachigian

    Jay Hachigian is a top-rated corporate lawyer who excels in advising technology and life sciences companies and investors on legal issues across the startup life cycle, offering experience in investment, capital markets and broader corporate law matters. He complements his company-side practice with solid expertise in venture fund formation and governance issues.

    • Jay is the reason why Gunderson has become a venture capital powerhouse in Boston.

      Private Equity: Venture Capital Investment respondentUSA
    • The work Jay Hachigian has done in this space has always been great, and the depth of his work is great.

      Private Equity: Venture Capital Investment respondentUSA
  • Band 3Marc F Dupré
    Band 3Marc F Dupré

    Marc F Dupré

    Marc Dupré has a broad venture capital practice which sees him act for entrepreneurs, growth businesses and specialist investors on the full gamut of venture capital investment matters. His practice features significant experience in the technology and life sciences sectors.

    • Marc is an excellent lawyer.

      Private Equity: Venture Capital Investment respondentUSA
  • Band 4David D Gammell
    Band 4David D Gammell

    David D Gammell

    David Gammell is particularly strong in representing clients in the medical and financial technology sectors on early-stage financings.

    • David Gammell is thoughtful and great with clients.

      Private Equity: Venture Capital Investment respondentUSA
  • Band 4Jeffrey Engerman
    Band 4Jeffrey Engerman

    Jeffrey Engerman

    Jeffrey Engerman demonstrates his ability to represent clients at all stages of their life cycle. He represents a range of clients from different sectors, including biotechnology and healthcare. He is well versed in handling issues on a domestic and international level.

    • Jeffrey Engerman is a really good lawyer, and I think highly of his skills.

      Private Equity: Venture Capital Investment respondentUSA
  • Band 5Michael Hacker
    Band 5Michael Hacker

    Michael Hacker

    Michael Hacker advises global clients, including both companies and investors, on early to mid-stage financings.

    • Michael Hacker is great.

      Private Equity: Venture Capital Investment respondentUSA

Ranked Individuals at Gunderson Dettmer Stough Villeneuve Franklin & Hachigian (5)

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    Jay K Hachigian

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    Marc F Dupré

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    David D Gammell

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    Jeffrey Engerman

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    Michael Hacker

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