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Gunderson Dettmer Stough Villeneuve Franklin & Hachigian

Venture Capital: Fund Formation

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Gunderson Dettmer Stough Villeneuve Franklin & Hachigian

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Venture Capital: Fund Formation - USA

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What the Team is Known For

Gunderson Dettmer displays dominance throughout the North American and Chinese venture capital fund formation markets. They are dedicated to the support of emerging technology and venture capital matters around the world.

Strengths

Gunderson is a perennial leader in this space.

There is no question Gunderson is a key player in venture capital.

Notable practitioners
Sean Caplice

Sean Caplice has an impressive client base of leading investment management companies. He provides counsel on establishing funds focused on both growth and late-stage companies.

Sean is legendary in his knowledge of fund formation.

Sean has excellent knowledge of his subject and is a great partner to work with.

Sean is exceptional and he is a go-to lawyer.

Sean is a titan in venture capital fund work. He balances compliance, risk and business goals perfectly.


Steven R Franklin
Steven Franklin is highly respected for his deep expertise in launching substantial funds investing in the US and internationally. He has notable experience of providing counsel on the formation of funds investing in the technology space.

Steven is an encyclopedia of venture capital fund formation knowledge.

He is a legend in the industry.

Steven is one of the strongest venture capital lawyers. We are really grateful for his advice, work-ethic, personality and demeanour.


Jay K Hachigian
Jay Hachigian's broad-based early-stage capital business covers formation work for sponsors in addition to financing for both funds and growth companies. He has further experience of providing counsel throughout a company's life cycle, from inception through to offerings and M&A.

Jay is among the most knowledgeable lawyers with regard to venture capital and startup representation.

Jay is very well regarded.


Nicholas Guttilla

Nicholas Guttilla is sought after for his expertise in venture capital fund formation.

Nick provides excellent advice.

He is an excellent lawyer.

Nick is thoughtful, commercially minded and an expert on all issues related to fund structuring and emerging managers.

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