January 23, 2026

SA&M Attorneys Advise Client Exxat in Growth Investment from Accel-KKR

Simon Leefatt, Kevin DeBré, and Scott Alderton represented Exxat, a leading provider of technology for clinical and experiential education in healthcare, in a growth investment from Accel-KKR, a global technology-focused investment firm. Through its integrated suite of solutions, Exxat helps institutions manage placements, onboarding, compliance, curriculum alignment, and student progress within a unified academic-to-practice network. The company supports more than 1,600 academic programs, 10,000+ clinical affiliates, and 400,000+ learners across nursing, allied health, behavioral health, public health, and related disciplines.

Stubbs Alderton & Markiles has represented Exxat since its co-founder started building the company after graduating from USC’s Marshall School of Business. The firm’s Intellectual Property & Technology Transactions Practice, led by DeBré, has extensive experience in representing startups and emerging growth technology companies founded by university professors, graduate students, and post-docs, and in negotiating patent licensing deals with universities across the country.

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