Association for Corporate Growth

What Association for Corporate Growth does

ACG is a private, nonprofit professional membership association incorporated in Illinois and headquartered in Chicago, founded in 1954 to serve the middle-market M&A community. It operates a global network of 61 local chapters across North America and Europe, engaging 100,000+ M&A professionals with 14,000+ active members. ACG's product portfolio centers on flagship in-person conferences — DealMAX (3,500+ attendees, Las Vegas), DealSource, and Capital Connection events — supported by the ACG Access meeting platform, which processed 140,000+ one-on-one meeting requests at DealMAX 2026. The association also publishes ACG The Magazine, the Middle Market Growth podcast, GrowthTV, and the ACG Insights digital platform, and operates GF Data, a wholly-owned subsidiary acquired in 2022 that provides proprietary benchmarking on private equity-sponsored M&A transactions in the $10M–$500M enterprise value range.

ACG generates revenue through five primary streams: annual membership dues (chapter-set, with disclosed rates such as $350 introductory for members under 35 rising to $425–$595 standard), event registration fees for conferences, a multi-tiered sponsorship program anchored by Official Sponsors of Growth (OSG) and Growth Leader/Champion/Supporter tiers, advertising and media sales (ACG The Magazine, media kits), and GF Data subscription access. The customer base spans investment bankers, private equity investors, corporate development officers, lenders, family offices, and emerging young professionals (under 35), with segmented networks including the Private Equity C-Suite Network (PECS), Women of ACG, Young Professionals of ACG, and the Corporate Development Officers Network. Distribution is hybrid: in-person chapter events and conferences for top-of-funnel engagement, ACG Insights and podcasts for mid-funnel content, and direct member services (directory, JobSource, member offers) for retention. Key strategic partners include Datasite, Forvis Mazars, Insperity, S&P Global Market Intelligence, PitchBook, FactSet, and Wall Street Prep, alongside a broad long tail of Growth Supporter sponsors spanning professional services, banking, and SaaS providers.

Name

Association for Corporate Growth

Legal name

Association for Corporate Growth, Inc.

Website

https://acg.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1954

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

ACG is a nonprofit professional membership association founded in 1954 serving 14,000+ active members and 100,000+ middle-market M&A professionals globally through 61 chapters, flagship conferences (DealMAX, DealSource, Capital Connection), the GF Data benchmarking service, and media platforms including ACG Insights.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Association Services

NAICS

Business Associations (813910), Convention and Trade Show Organizers (56192)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Association & Society Conference Management (Nonprofit, Professional Bodies) (THAHACAA)

Keywords

• Middle-market M&A networking
• Professional association services
• M&A benchmarking data
• Dealmaking conferences
• Corporate growth events

Headquarters

HQ city

Atlanta

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Annual membership fees from individual M&A professionals, with discounted rates for young professionals under 35 and tiered chapter pricing.
2. Event Registration Fees: Registration fees for flagship conferences including DealMAX (3,500+ attendees), DealSource, Capital Connection events, and chapter-level programming.
3. Sponsorship Revenue: Multi-tiered sponsorship program including Official Sponsors of Growth (OSG) premier tier, Growth Leader, Growth Champion, and Growth Supporter levels, providing brand exposure at events and thought leadership opportunities.
4. Advertising and Media: ACG The Magazine advertising, media kit sales, and promotional opportunities across ACG Insights content platforms reaching 100,000+ dealmaking professionals.
5. GF Data Subscriptions: Subscription-based access to GF Data benchmarking and valuation intelligence for middle-market M&A professionals, lenders, and advisors.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

ACG is a private membership association that serves middle-market M&A professionals through tiered annual memberships, flagship and regional dealmaking conferences (DealMAX, DealSource, Capital Connection), proprietary benchmarking data via its GF Data subsidiary, a digital content platform (ACG Insights), and curated professional networks including Young Professionals, Women of ACG, and the Private Equity C-Suite Network (PECS). The organization monetizes through membership dues, event registration, multi-tiered sponsorships, advertising, and data subscriptions delivered across 61 global chapters.

Product overview

ACG (Association for Corporate Growth) is a membership-based professional organization serving the middle-market M&A community. Rather than a unified software platform, ACG offers a portfolio of interconnected services including flagship conferences (DealMAX, DealSource, Capital Connection), media content platforms (ACG Insights, ACG The Magazine, Middle Market Growth Podcast, GrowthTV), data services (GF Data for M&A benchmarking), and professional networks (Young Professionals, Women of ACG, PECS, Family Offices). The organization also provides membership directory, event networking via ACG Access, and sponsorship programs. ACG operates across 61 local chapters globally with over 100,000 members engaged in dealmaking activities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• DealMAX: Premier conference for middle-market M&A professionals, the largest and most efficient event in ACG's portfolio, attracting over 3,500 attendees.
• ACG Capital Connection
• DealSource
• Middle Market Growth Podcast
• GF Data

Products and services

• ACG DealMAX Conference ACG's flagship annual conference for middle-market M&A professionals, held in Las Vegas, featuring AI-integrated dealflow forecasting and one-on-one meetings through the ACG Access platform with 3,500+ attendees and 140,000+ meeting requests at DealMAX 2026.
• ACG DealSource ACG's dealmaking event format featuring focused one-on-one meetings for private equity and investment banking professionals, including regional variants such as the Intermountain DealSource Summit (8% attendance growth).
• ACG Capital Connection ACG's capital connection events facilitating dealmaking between investors and companies, including Texas ACG Capital Connection (1,268 attendees, 5,555 meetings) and other regional co-hosted formats.
• GF Data Subscription Subscription-based access to proprietary confidential M&A benchmarking and valuation intelligence on private equity-sponsored transactions in the $10 million-$500 million enterprise value range, sourced directly from active deal professionals.
• ACG Insights ACG's official digital publication platform at acginsights.org hosting ACG Magazine, the Middle Market Growth podcast, GrowthTV video interviews, and articles covering middle-market M&A news, data, and trends, reaching 100,000+ dealmaking professionals.
• ACG The Magazine ACG's flagship print and digital magazine covering middle-market M&A trends, deal analysis, and industry insights, distributed to members and accessible via ACG Insights.
• Middle Market Growth Podcast ACG's podcast featuring in-depth interviews with M&A thought leaders and middle-market dealmakers, available through ACG Insights and major podcast platforms.
• ACG Access Platform ACG's meeting request and scheduling platform used at events such as DealMAX to facilitate one-on-one connections between dealmakers, generating 140,000+ meeting requests at DealMAX 2026.
• ACG JobSource Job posting and career resource service for ACG members in the middle-market M&A industry.
• GrowthTV ACG's video channel featuring expert interviews, industry analysis, and coverage of M&A trends and best practices, including quarterly GF Data content on middle-market M&A trends.

Quantifiable outcome

• 3,500+ attendees and 140,000+ one-on-one meeting requests at DealMAX 2026
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Wall Street PrepcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 15 June 2026New partnership announced to expand member upskilling opportunities. Wall Street Prep provides financial modeling and corporate finance training content to ACG members, enhancing professional development offerings.
• Oracle NetSuiteminorGTM or Marketing PartnerACG joined Oracle NetSuite's Associations and Buying Groups Program, enabling ACG members to access NetSuite's ERP solutions with group pricing benefits.
• PitchbookcoreTechnology or IntegrationPitchbook administers ACG's conference mobile application and validates attendee status before app download. Data collected by Pitchbook is deleted after events conclude.

Scale indicators14 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Young Presidents' Organization (YPO): Global peer networking organization for CEOs and executives with chapters worldwide, generating revenue through membership dues, events, and education programs. Directly comparable membership-association business model with strong chapter network and event-driven engagement.
• Entrepreneurs' Organization (EO): Global membership community for entrepreneurs offering chapter-based events, peer learning, and exclusive programming. Comparable nonprofit membership structure serving business owners and senior executives with annual dues and event-led engagement.
• Capital Roundtable: Private membership organization running conferences and networking events for middle-market private equity investors and dealmakers. Direct competitor in the middle-market M&A networking and events space.
• Vistage Worldwide: Peer advisory and executive coaching organization serving CEOs and business leaders through member groups, events, and one-on-one advisory. Similar tiered membership model with annual dues and event-driven value delivery to senior executives.
• M&A Source International: Trade association for lower middle-market M&A intermediaries providing networking, education, and conferences. Direct peer serving overlapping member segments (M&A advisors, intermediaries, and dealmakers) with a comparable chapter and event structure.

Broad incumbents

• National Venture Capital Association (NVCA): Trade association serving the venture capital industry with advocacy, networking events, education, and data resources. Comparable membership-association structure serving private capital investors, though focused on VC rather than middle-market M&A.
• Financial Executives International (FEI): Professional membership association for senior financial executives (CFOs, controllers, treasurers) providing networking, education, conferences, and advocacy. Comparable nonprofit membership model serving corporate finance leaders, though focused on corporate finance functions rather than M&A dealmaking.
• CFA Institute: Global professional association for investment management professionals offering membership, credentials, conferences, and publications. Comparable nonprofit model with large member base, certification programs, and event/conference revenue streams, but serving investment analysts rather than M&A professionals.

Emerging players

• PitchBook Data: Private market data platform providing M&A, VC, and PE deal intelligence to subscribers. Overlaps with ACG's GF Data subsidiary and is also an ACG sponsor; represents both a partner and a potential competitor for data-driven dealmaking workflows.
• Preqin: Alternative assets data provider covering private equity, private credit, and infrastructure (now part of BlackRock). Comparable subscription-based benchmarking data business and an ACG Growth Champion sponsor; intersects with ACG's data and member intelligence offerings.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/ACGGlobal
• Facebookfacebook.com/AssociationforCorporateGrowthGlobal
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/acgglobal/?viewAsMember=true
• Instagraminstagram.com/acgglobal

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A1 record

Investments

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