Startups & Emerging Companies
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Provided by Gunderson Dettmer Stough Villeneuve Franklin & Hachigian
We are singularly focused on the startup and emerging company market. We launch hundreds of startups every year and are consistently recognized as the most active law firm in the venture capital market. We are uniquely experienced to help guide entrepreneurs through early stage issues and to help position them to achieve their goals. We provide clients advice and counsel on all of the most critical issues on a startup's road map, including:
- Emerging Companies Representation
- Venture Financings
- Growth Financings
- Mergers & Acquisitions
- Public Offerings
- Licensing, Strategic Partnering & Commercial Transactions
- Tax
- Executive Compensation
- Labor & Employment
- Privacy & Data Security
Chambers Review
Gunderson Dettmer Stough Villeneuve Franklin & Hachigian maintains a dedicated emerging companies practice, with the ability to advise investors and early-stage tech companies on a diverse spectrum of matters, including international investments. The team also provides guidance on complementary areas of law, such as employee benefits and executive compensation, IP and tax. It regularly advises clients who operate in the media, software and pharmaceutical sectors.
Work Highlights
- Gunderson Dettmer represented Our Next Energy in its $300m Series B financing.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Gunderson is a go-to firm in Silicon Valley."
"Gunderson is a go-to firm in Silicon Valley."
Notable Practitioners
Jay Hachigian's practice sees him regularly handling financings for life sciences and technology companies. His work with venture capital sponsors includes both investments and fund formation.
"Jay is a very good lawyer."
David Gammell represents startup companies throughout their life cycle. He also acts on behalf of venture capital funds in financing transactions.
"He's a super practical lawyer."
Ivan Gaviria's practice revolves around the technology sector, and he largely acts for company-side clients. His work includes acting on financing rounds and M&A.
Ken McVay acts on behalf of both emerging companies and venture funds in the technology industry. He handles the full range of matters in a startup's life cycle, from financings to M&A and IPOs.
Randall Clark is based in New York and has a burgeoning practice representing both companies and venture capital funds across all stages of corporate life cycles.
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