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Venture Capital: Fund Formation - USA - Nationwide

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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

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Notable Practitioners

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

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.

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

Steven is an encyclopedia of venture capital fund formation knowledge.

He is a legend in the industry.

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Malcolm B Nicholls III
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Malcolm Nicholls is well versed in fund formations and secondary transactions. He has significant experience in advising sponsors forming technology-focused funds.

Malcolm is an experienced attorney and has a breadth of knowledge across many topics.

Malcolm is wonderful to work with. He understands the client and their industry.

He is extremely knowledgeable of the legal and technical aspects of fund formation and he is always up to speed on current terms and market trends. He is a very good advisor.

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Jay K Hachigian
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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 very well regarded.

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

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

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

He is an excellent lawyer.

Nick provides excellent advice.

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USA - Nationwide

Venture Capital: Fund Formation

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Sean Caplice
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Steven R Franklin
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Malcolm B Nicholls III
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Jay K Hachigian
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Nicholas Guttilla
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