Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP has been recognized by PitchBook Data, Inc. in its Q2 2026 Global League rankings as among the most active law firms advising emerging growth companies and venture capital firms, both in the United States and abroad.

Notably, PitchBook Data, Inc. ranked Nelson Mullins in the following areas for venture capital deals:

• No. 9 Most active in United States
• No. 7 Most active in US: companies
• No.10 Most active in US: investors
• No. 11 Most active globally
• No. 9 Most active globally: companies
• No. 13 Most active globally: investors
• US Regions
  • #1 Most active in South
  • #1 Most active in Southeast
  • #4 Most active in Great Lakes
  • #11 Most active in New England
  • #12 Most active in Mid-Atlantic
  • #25 Most active in West Coast
• No. 10 Most active at early stage
• No.12 Most active at late stage
• No. 5 Most active in healthcare devices and supplies
• No. 9 Most active in healthcare services and systems
• No. 9 Most active in commercial products & services
• No. 9 Most active in software
• No. 11 Most active in consumer goods & services
• No. 17 Most active in pharma & biotech

Our Emerging Companies & Venture Capital team, led by Paul Rothstein and Joe Daniels, has represented thousands of startups across most industries and stages, and a full spectrum of investors, from angels to accelerators, pre-seed and seed round funds, Series A and above venture capital firms, growth equity and PE firms, and corporate strategic investors. This team leverages its deep understanding of the norms, trends, and nuances of the venture capital market to structure and close deals effectively and efficiently.

PitchBook’s league tables are compiled using the count of completed deals for the specified deal type, region, and/or other criteria. Only publicly disclosed transactions are included. Venture rounds tracked as accelerator/incubator are not included. Financings by investors such as corporate VC arms are included. The full Q2 2026 Global League table can be read here. Click here for PitchBook's methodology.