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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 - Nationwide

Band 1

Band 1


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.

Work Highlights

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  • Gunderson Dettmer Stough Villeneuve Franklin & Hachigian represented Curie.Bio on its $340 million seed fund.

Strengths

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  • They have a good commercial sense.

    Venture Capital: Fund Formation respondentUSA
  • They are incredibly responsive to our needs, which often require immediate attention.

    Venture Capital: Fund Formation respondentUSA
  • I really appreciate their team-based approach and culture.

    Venture Capital: Fund Formation respondentUSA

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1Sean Caplice
    Band 1Sean Caplice

    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.

  • Band 1Steven R Franklin
    Band 1Steven R Franklin

    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.
    • His fingerprints are all over the venture capital industry.

      Venture Capital: Fund Formation respondentUSA
  • Band 3Jay K Hachigian
    Band 3Jay K Hachigian

    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.

    • He has a wonderful reputation.

      Venture Capital: Fund Formation respondentUSA
  • Band 3Nicholas Guttilla
    Band 3Nicholas Guttilla

    Nicholas Guttilla

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

    • Nicholas has good commercial sense.

      Venture Capital: Fund Formation respondentUSA

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