ACON Investments

ACON Investments, L.L.C., established in 1996, is a Washington, D.C.-based private equity firm with a global presence. It specializes in investing in mature and middle market companies across various sectors, including energy, consumer goods, education, healthcare, and business services, among others. ACON focuses on buyouts, industry consolidation, and turnarounds, typically investing between $20 million and $150 million of equity capital. It seeks to take an active role in its portfolio companies, often securing board seats and aiming for a five-year holding period. The firm targets companies in the United States and Latin America, with a particular focus on Mexico, Brazil, Colombia, and Peru.