
George F. Akers
Partner
201 17th Street NW
Suite 1700
Atlanta, GA 30363
George represents clients in equity and debt financings, M&A transactions, and general corporate matters including entity formation, capitalization issues, equity compensation, employment matters, capital-raising considerations, and securities laws compliance.
George represents clients in equity and debt financings, M&A transactions, and general corporate matters including entity formation, capitalization issues, equity compensation, employment matters, capital-raising considerations, and securities laws compliance.

Experience
Experience
- Has represented clients in equity and debt financings as well as M&A transactions
- Has advised clients on general corporate matters, including entity formation, capitalization issues, equity compensation, employment matters, capital-raising considerations, and securities laws compliance
Representative Transactions
- Represented logistics SaaS company in $3M Series Seed financing, $13M Series A financing, $6M SAFE financing, $3M line of credit, and acquisition of small company
- Represented accounting software company in multiple venture capital and growth equity financings in the aggregate of $24M and multiple venture debt financings for term loans and revolving credit lines in the aggregate of $3.5M
- Represented corporate venture investor in $30M Series D investment in an automobile technology company valued at over $1B
- Represented healthcare technology company in multiple growth equity financings totaling $47M
- Represented marketing technology company in $75M recapitalization transaction with private equity investor, which involved a tender offer to existing stockholders
- Represented healthcare IT company in $165M merger with strategic buyer
- Represented private equity group in acquisition of multiple companies in government contractor aerospace industry as part of a roll-up strategy
- Represented photography SaaS company in $70M equity sale and rollover transaction
- Represented U.S. corporation in reorganization to become wholly owned by a Portuguese entity
- Represented U.S. venture fund in investment in Irish operating company via Delaware holding company
Educational Activities
- University of Virginia School of Law
- Virginia Sports & Entertainment Journal
Education
-
University of Virginia School of Law,
JD
(2015)
- Braswell & Giuliani Award for Best Legal Brief
- University of Virginia Darden School of Business, MBA (2015)
-
University of Georgia,
BA,
Advertising and Theatre,
summa cum laude, with highest honors
(2009)
- Phi Beta Kappa
- Presidential Scholar
- First Honors Graduate (4.0 GPA)
Admissions
- Georgia
Practice Areas
Experience
- Has represented clients in equity and debt financings as well as M&A transactions
- Has advised clients on general corporate matters, including entity formation, capitalization issues, equity compensation, employment matters, capital-raising considerations, and securities laws compliance
Representative Transactions
- Represented logistics SaaS company in $3M Series Seed financing, $13M Series A financing, $6M SAFE financing, $3M line of credit, and acquisition of small company
- Represented accounting software company in multiple venture capital and growth equity financings in the aggregate of $24M and multiple venture debt financings for term loans and revolving credit lines in the aggregate of $3.5M
- Represented corporate venture investor in $30M Series D investment in an automobile technology company valued at over $1B
- Represented healthcare technology company in multiple growth equity financings totaling $47M
- Represented marketing technology company in $75M recapitalization transaction with private equity investor, which involved a tender offer to existing stockholders
- Represented healthcare IT company in $165M merger with strategic buyer
- Represented private equity group in acquisition of multiple companies in government contractor aerospace industry as part of a roll-up strategy
- Represented photography SaaS company in $70M equity sale and rollover transaction
- Represented U.S. corporation in reorganization to become wholly owned by a Portuguese entity
- Represented U.S. venture fund in investment in Irish operating company via Delaware holding company
Educational Activities
- University of Virginia School of Law
- Virginia Sports & Entertainment Journal
Media
Recognitions
- Best Lawyers in America® Ones to Watch
- Mergers and Acquisitions Law (2021–2026)
- Venture Capital Law (2021–2026)
- Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business, Startups & Emerging Companies – Nationwide (2019–2025)
- The Legal 500, M&A/Corporate and Commercial - Venture Capital & Emerging Companies: Next Generation Partner (2025)
Community
- Host Committee, Shepherd Center
- Class Agent, The Westminster Schools
- Active participant in Atlanta squash community
George represents clients in equity and debt financings, M&A transactions, and general corporate matters including entity formation, capitalization issues, equity compensation, employment matters, capital-raising considerations, and securities laws compliance.
Experience
The following is a selected sampling of matters and is provided for informational purposes only. Past success does not indicate the likelihood of success in any future matter.Experience
- Has represented clients in equity and debt financings as well as M&A transactions
- Has advised clients on general corporate matters, including entity formation, capitalization issues, equity compensation, employment matters, capital-raising considerations, and securities laws compliance
Representative Transactions
- Represented logistics SaaS company in $3M Series Seed financing, $13M Series A financing, $6M SAFE financing, $3M line of credit, and acquisition of small company
- Represented accounting software company in multiple venture capital and growth equity financings in the aggregate of $24M and multiple venture debt financings for term loans and revolving credit lines in the aggregate of $3.5M
- Represented corporate venture investor in $30M Series D investment in an automobile technology company valued at over $1B
- Represented healthcare technology company in multiple growth equity financings totaling $47M
- Represented marketing technology company in $75M recapitalization transaction with private equity investor, which involved a tender offer to existing stockholders
- Represented healthcare IT company in $165M merger with strategic buyer
- Represented private equity group in acquisition of multiple companies in government contractor aerospace industry as part of a roll-up strategy
- Represented photography SaaS company in $70M equity sale and rollover transaction
- Represented U.S. corporation in reorganization to become wholly owned by a Portuguese entity
- Represented U.S. venture fund in investment in Irish operating company via Delaware holding company
Educational Activities
- University of Virginia School of Law
- Virginia Sports & Entertainment Journal
Education
-
University of Virginia School of Law,
JD
(2015)
- Braswell & Giuliani Award for Best Legal Brief
- University of Virginia Darden School of Business, MBA (2015)
-
University of Georgia,
BA,
Advertising and Theatre,
summa cum laude, with highest honors
(2009)
- Phi Beta Kappa
- Presidential Scholar
- First Honors Graduate (4.0 GPA)
Admissions
- Georgia
Practice Areas
- Best Lawyers in America® Ones to Watch
- Mergers and Acquisitions Law (2021–2026)
- Venture Capital Law (2021–2026)
- Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business, Startups & Emerging Companies – Nationwide (2019–2025)
- The Legal 500, M&A/Corporate and Commercial - Venture Capital & Emerging Companies: Next Generation Partner (2025)
- Host Committee, Shepherd Center
- Class Agent, The Westminster Schools
- Active participant in Atlanta squash community
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