About ACON Investments
ACON Investments is a private equity firm founded in 1996. It is primarily based in Washington, DC, United States. As of May 2026, ACON Investments has a portfolio of 27 companies, comprising 27 funding rounds and 53 acquisitions. The firm primarily invests in companies based in United States and Mexico. Its portfolio is spread across a wide range of sectors from Energy to Food and Agriculture. Most recently it acquired stakes in True Religion Apparel on Jan 07, 2025.
Overall ACON Investments portfolio has seen 3 IPOs and 7 acquisitions, namely Cogent, Betterware and ProEnergy. A lot of funds co-invest with ACON Investments, with names like JVP sharing a substantial percentage of its portfolio.
ACON Investments has a team of 46 people, including 20 partners.
Key Metrics
Founded Year
1996
Location
Washington, DC, United States
Portfolio Companies
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Acquisition Deals
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ACON Investments' Portfolio
ACON Investments has a portfolio of 27 companies. They have invested in a total of 27 companies. Their most recent investment was in Commando (PE round) on Nov 04, 2024. Here are the most recent investments by ACON Investments:Date | Company | Round | Amount | Co-Investors |
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Nov 04, 2024 | PE | 4549 | - | |
Aug 09, 2022 | Unattributed | 6523 | ||
Apr 06, 2022 | Unattributed | 8472 | - | |
Jan 2021 | Unattributed | 8869 | - |
ACON Investments has acquired 53 companies. Their most recent acquisition was of True Religion Apparel on Jan 07, 2025. Here are the most recent acquisitions by ACON Investments:
Acquisition Date | Company | Short Description | Total Funding | Founded Year |
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Jan 07, 2025 | Internet first brand of fashion apparel wear for men and women | - | 2002 | |
Jun 04, 2024 | Offering multi-category home care products | - | 2020 | |
Oct 14, 2021 | Brand of meat products | - | 1983 | |
Oct 14, 2021 | Premium seafood provider specializing in sustainably sourced scallops, lobster, and tuna | - | 1987 |
Here is the portfolio snapshot of ACON Investments:
Investments by Year
The maximum number of investments were made in 2021
Acquisitions by Year
The maximum number of acquisitions were made in 2021
Portfolio by Location
Companies are primarily in United States and Mexico
Portfolio by Sector
Companies are primarily in Energy
Team profile of ACON Investments
ACON Investments has a team of 46 members including 20 Partners and 4 Principals located in United States, Colombia and 3 more locations. ACON Investments' team does not sit on the board of any company as of now.Here is a list of top team members in ACON Investments:
Name | Designation | Location | Board Memberships | Contact Details |
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Partner | Dallas | - | ||
Partner | Takoma Park | - | ||
Partner | Chevy Chase | - | ||
Partner | Washington, DC | - | ||
Partner | Washington, DC | - | ||
Partner | Mexico City | - | ||
Partner | Chicago | - | ||
Partner | Washington, DC | - | ||
Partner | Washington, DC | - | ||
Partner | Sao Paulo | - | ||
Partner | Bogota | - |
Co-investors of ACON Investments
Over the past 30 years, 7 investors have co-invested in ACON Investments's portfolio companies.
- Top Co-investors of ACON Investments: 7 investors entered a company along with ACON Investments. These include investors like JVP (1 company).
ACON Investments News
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Torreal and Acon strengthen GdC's leadership to grow abroadExpansion•Nov 13, 2025•ACON Investments, Torreal
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Albéa to Acquire Amfora Packaging to Strengthen Latin America PresenceBeauty Packaging•Aug 01, 2025•Albéa Group, Amfora Packaging, ACON Investments
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ACON Investments Completes Sale of VitalisPR Newswire•Feb 07, 2025•ACON Investments, Vitalis, Laboratorios Sanfer, Kisabor
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ACON Investments Signs Definitive Agreement to Invest in KiSaborPR Newswire•Jan 25, 2025•ACON Investments, Kisabor, BR Fincorp
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True Religion acquired by PE firm, Jay Schottenstein firmBitcoin Ethereum News•Jan 07, 2025•True Religion Apparel, ACON Investments, SB360
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US Firm Invests in Mexican Fitness Brand Commando, Eyes GrowthAthletech News•Nov 05, 2024•Commando, ACON Investments, Fitness Ventures
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Hogan Lovells advises on ACON Investments acquisition of Rymeliberianlawyer.com•Sep 09, 2024•ACON Investments, RYMEL, Hogan Lovells
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Energy Capital Partners (ECP) Acquires Majority Interest in PROENERGYBusiness Wire•Sep 05, 2024•ECP, ProEnergy, Eos Partners, ACON Investments and 1 other
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