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Robert Gunderson
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Net worth: 565 800 $ as of 2026-06-29
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Robert V.
Gunderson currently serves at Gunderson Dettmer Stough Villeneuve Franklin & Hachigian LLP since 1995, including as Chairman & Founding Partner until 2021.
Other current roles include Lead Independent Director at Andersen Group, Inc. starting in 2025, Advisor at Trellis Partners, Advisory Council member at Illuminate Management LLC, Advisor at Foresite Capital Management LLC, Council Member at The University of Chicago Law School, and Senior Advisor at Section 32 LLC.
Former positions include Director roles at Heartport, Inc., Signature Therapeutics, Inc., and Cogentus Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Independent Director at Innoviva, Inc. from 2011 to 2014, Independent Director at Vitae Pharmaceuticals LLC from 2002 to 2016, Independent Director at Theravance Biopharma, Inc. from 2013 to 2021, Partner at Cooley LLP from 1984 to 1988, and Partner at Brobeck, Phleger & Harrison LLP from 1988 to 1995.
Education includes graduate studies at Stanford University and The University of Chicago, and an MBA from The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania.
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
0.11% | 2026-05-19 | 15,000 ( 0.11% ) | 565 800 $ | 2026-06-29 |
Robert Gunderson active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
Gunderson Dettmer Stough Villeneuve Franklin & Hachigian LLP
 Gunderson Dettmer Stough Villeneuve Franklin & Hachigian LLP Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides legal services | Director/Board Member | 2020-12-31 |
Trellis Partners
 Trellis Partners Investment ManagersFinance Trellis Partners invests in companies located in the United States. The firm focuses on the technology sectors and industries. It provides financing for early stage capital requirements. | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
The University of Chicago Law School
 The University of Chicago Law School Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
Illuminate Management LLC
 Illuminate Management LLC Investment ManagersFinance Illuminate Ventures invests in companies located in the United States. The firm focuses on companies on the technology sector. It participates financing for seed and early stage capital requirements with an investment size of USD 1 - 4 million. | Consultant / Advisor | - |
Foresite Capital Management LLC
 Foresite Capital Management LLC Investment ManagersFinance Foresite Capital Management invests in companies located in the US. The firm focuses on companies operating across a broad range of sectors. It provides financing for seed and later stage capital requirements. | Consultant / Advisor | - |
Section 32 LLC
 Section 32 LLC Investment ManagersFinance Section 32 invests in companies located in the United States. The firm focuses on companies operating in the field of technology sector. It provides financing for early stage capital requirements. | Consultant / Advisor | - |
Former positions of Robert Gunderson
| Companies | Position | End |
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| THERAVANCE BIOPHARMA, INC. | Director/Board Member | 2021-09-10 |
| VITAE PHARMACEUTICALS INC | Director/Board Member | 2016-10-24 |
| INNOVIVA, INC. | Director/Board Member | 2014-05-31 |
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| Private companies | 17 |
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Heartport, Inc.
 Heartport, Inc. Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology Develops systems and procedures for heart surgery | Health Technology |
Signature Therapeutics, Inc.
 Signature Therapeutics, Inc. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Develops and manufactures pharmaceutical products | Health Technology |
Cogentus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
 Cogentus Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Develops pharmaceutical products | Health Technology |
Stanford University
 Stanford University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Gunderson Dettmer Stough Villeneuve Franklin & Hachigian LLP
Gunderson Dettmer Stough Villeneuve Franklin & Hachigian LLP Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides legal services | Commercial Services |
Innoviva, Inc.
 Innoviva, Inc. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Operates as a biopharmaceutical company that manufactures respiratory drugs | Health Technology |
Trellis Partners
Trellis Partners Investment ManagersFinance Trellis Partners invests in companies located in the United States. The firm focuses on the technology sectors and industries. It provides financing for early stage capital requirements. | Finance |
The University of Chicago
 The University of Chicago Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Vitae Pharmaceuticals LLC
 Vitae Pharmaceuticals LLC Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Operates as a biopharmaceutical company that develops small molecule compounds | Health Technology |
Cooley LLP
 Cooley LLP Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides legal services | Commercial Services |
Brobeck, Phleger & Harrison LLP
 Brobeck, Phleger & Harrison LLP Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides legal services | Commercial Services |
Illuminate Management LLC
Illuminate Management LLC Investment ManagersFinance Illuminate Ventures invests in companies located in the United States. The firm focuses on companies on the technology sector. It participates financing for seed and early stage capital requirements with an investment size of USD 1 - 4 million. | Finance |
Foresite Capital Management LLC
Foresite Capital Management LLC Investment ManagersFinance Foresite Capital Management invests in companies located in the US. The firm focuses on companies operating across a broad range of sectors. It provides financing for seed and later stage capital requirements. | Finance |
Theravance Biopharma, Inc.
 Theravance Biopharma, Inc. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Engages in the discovery, development and commercialization of human therapeutics products for respiratory diseases | Health Technology |
The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania
 The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
The University of Chicago Law School
The University of Chicago Law School Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Section 32 LLC
Section 32 LLC Investment ManagersFinance Section 32 invests in companies located in the United States. The firm focuses on companies operating in the field of technology sector. It provides financing for early stage capital requirements. | Finance |
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