Gunderson Dettmer LLP is a global leader in venture capital, start-up and growth company work. The firm has developed an intense focus on Latin America and established a Sao Paulo office in 2022; it is best known for representing tech and fintech businesses in their venture fundraisings, particularly in Brazil. Mexico and Colombia are also key markets for the firm. It recently advised Tako, the São Paulo-based workforce management company, on its $13.2m seed financing co-led by Ribbit Capital and Andreessen Horowitz. Silicon Valley-based Daniel Green is co-head of the Latin America team and has represented numerous clients in the region on their venture funding rounds, along with venture capital funds on their investments. Fellow Latin America practice co-head Brian Hutchings divides his time between New York and Sao Paulo, frequently representing technology companies in Brazil, Mexico, Argentina and Chile in cross-border venture financings and acquisitions. Adan Muller and Christel Moreno are the founders of the Sao Paulo office and have extensive experience in the Brazil market; they are also based in New York.
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Key clients

  • Aplazo
  • Buildpeer
  • Buk
  • Clara
  • Colektia
  • Conekta
  • Dalus Capital
  • Finkargo
  • Hi Ventures
  • Jüsto
  • Minu
  • Naya Homes

Work highlights

Represented client Mexico-based digital health startup Sofía in its $13.5 million financing led by Kfund, with participation from Index Ventures, Kaszek and IDB Lab.
Represented Colombia-based acquiring-as-a-service paytech platform Akua in its $4.3m seed financing led by Propel.
Represented São Paulo-based workforce management company, Tako, in its $13.2 million seed financing co-led by Ribbit Capital and Andreessen Horowitz.

Practice head

Daniel Green; Brian Hutchings