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March 16, 2022

Nelson Mullins’ Emerging Growth and Venture Capital Practice Recognized by PitchBook in Seven Categories

Ranked among most active Southeastern, U.S. and, Global venture capital practices

Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough has once again been recognized by PitchBook in its 2021 annual global rankings as among the most active law firms advising emerging growth companies and venture capital firms, both in the United States and abroad.

“We are delighted to once again be recognized for our role in advising leading tech companies and venture capital firms, both nationally and globally,” said Paul Rothstein, co-chair of the group.

Joe Daniels, new to the firm and co-chair of the Emerging Companies and Venture Capital group stated, “These rankings reflect the commitment the team has to working with our clients as we help them develop their businesses.”

This year, the firm was ranked in the top 20 in numerous categories, including:

National:

  • #20 most active in the US

Regional:

  • #4 most active in the Southeast
  • #17 most active in the South

Sector:

  • #18 most active in Healthcare Services & Systems
  • #20 most active in Software

Representing:

  • #18 most active in United States: Companies
  • #20 most active Globally: Companies

Nelson Mullins has consistently been recognized for its emerging growth and venture capital work, including rankings among other top law firms in annual lists such as PitchBook and Chambers.

In addition to ranking in venture capital, Nelson Mullins also ranked in multiple categories for M&A and Private Equity.

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, and only investments made directly by VCs, incubators/accelerators, and angels are counted. Venture rounds tracked as accelerator/incubator are not included. Financings by investors such as corporate VC arms are included. Click here for their methodology.

Established in 1897, Nelson Mullins is an Am Law 100 firm that has more than 930 attorneys and government relations professionals with offices in 15 states and Washington, DC. For more information on the firm, go to www.nelsonmullins.com.