Jake Mitchell

Startup Network in London

Rock Health accelerates innovation at the nexus of technology and healthcare through an early-stage venture fund, an enterprise strategy group, and a non-profit advancing equity-centered change.

Startup Network in London

As one of the world’s leading law firms, we serve a broad range of clients with market-leading practices in private equity, M&A and other complex corporate transactions; investment fund formation and alternative asset management; restructurings; high-stakes commercial and intellectual property litigation; and government, regulatory and internal investigations. We handle the most complicated and sophisticated legal matters because we don’t just meet industry standards, we create them. We bring innovation and entrepreneurialism to every engagement and, as a result, have long-standing client relationships with leading global corporations and financial sponsors. With more than 7,000 employees (including approximately 4,000 lawyers) operating from offices in 23 cities across the United States, Europe, the Middle East and Asia, we are one of the largest law firms in the world and a top financial performer. At Kirkland & Ellis, we are united in our ambition and drive to move forward. We share core values that help us achieve excellence: collaboration, talent empowerment and respect. Our people are our greatest asset, and we invest in the brightest talent and encourage a variety of perspectives and strengths to create dynamic teams that operate at the pinnacle of their field. Our talented professionals show up every day knowing they will engage in meaningful work, continuous learning and professional development. Firm Chairman: Jon Ballis Follow us on X @Kirkland_Ellis Follow us on Instagram @lifeatkirkland Content may include attorney advertising.

Gryphon Investors is a leading middle-market private investment firm focused on building and growing profitable, market-leading companies in the Business Services, Consumer, Healthcare, Industrial Growth, Software & Technology Solutions & Services sectors. As of June 30, 2025, Gryphon manages $10+ billion from our Flagship, Gryphon Heritage, and Junior Capital Funds. The firm’s highly-differentiated and fully-integrated “Deal-Ops” model combines industry and functional operating expertise across the disciplines of general management, human capital, IT, AI, and finance and accounting.