Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP has been recognized by PitchBook Data, Inc. in its Q1 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. 13 Most active in United States
• No. 13 Most active globally
• US Regions
  • No. 1 Most active in South
  • No. 11 Most active in Mid-Atlantic
• No. 9 Most active in commercial products & services
• No. 9 Most active in healthcare services & systems
• No. 12 Most active in US: investors

Our Emerging Companies 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 Q1 2026 Global League table can be read here. Click here for PitchBook's methodology.