ACON Investments

ACON Investments is a U.S.-based private equity firm that has been investing alongside management teams since 1995. We investigate opportunities where Situation and Sector intersect. Strategic Sustainability is the cornerstone of our investment philosophy. By using this approach, we can generate not only compelling financial results but also sustainable performance. We concentrate on three primary industries: Consumer, Industrials, and Business Services. We look for strategies where catalytic mechanisms, such as brand repositioning, can increase value, and market processes, such as industry consolidation or corporate carveouts, can trigger change. ACON was founded in 1996 and has been responsible for $6.9 billion of investments in 80 platform investments and 104 additional acquisitions. In analyzing market and economic trends, we seek to identify long-term patterns that we believe will drive industry growth. We then determine which niches in the markets we follow provide the most significant opportunities for sustainable increases in value. We maintain a competitive edge in these areas by allowing us to operate in complex environments and uncover hidden sources of revenue.