Kenneth R. Brotman
Founder at ACON Investments LLC
Profile
Kenneth Brotman is a Founder and Managing Partner of ACON Investments.
Prior to co-founding ACON in 1996, Mr. Brotman was a Partner of Veritas Capital, a New York-based private equity investment firm.
Prior to joining Veritas, Mr. Brotman was an Associate at Bain Capital and served as a Principal of Wasserstein Perella Management Partners.
Mr. Brotman serves as a member of the Board of Directors of the following ACON fund portfolio companies: Atlantic Sustainable Catch, Bargain Hunt, Beauty by Imagination, Diverzify+, Fleetwash, Funko, New Era, Novipax, ProEnergy, SUZOHAPP and True Value.
In addition, Mr. Brotman serves on the Board of WattBridge, a developer and operator of peaking power solutions enabling renewable energy growth.
Mr. Brotman has previously served on numerous boards of ACON fund/investment vehicle portfolio companies, including Carulla Vivero, Fairway Media Group, Fiesta Mart, Florimex International, GBarbosa Comercial, Grupo Sala, idX, Igloo Products, Refac/U.S.
Vision, Spencer Spirit (Spencer’s Gifts and Spirit Halloween) and SAE Towers.
Outside of ACON, Mr. Brotman was a member of the Board of Directors of Foundation Carulla, one of Colombia’s most successful early childhood development and education non-profits for underprivileged children, and previously served as its chairman.
The Foundation was funded with a portion of the proceeds from the sale of Carulla Vivero, a prior ACON fund portfolio company.
Mr. Brotman received a B.S.e, cum laude, from The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania and an M.B.A.
from the Harvard Business School.
Kenneth R. Brotman active positions
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ACON Investments LLC
 ACON Investments LLC Investment ManagersFinance ACON Investments LLC (ACON Investments) is a private equity firm founded in 1996 by Kenneth R. Brotman, Bernard W. Aronson and Jonathan J. Ginns. The firm is headquartered in Washington D.C., the United States with additional offices in Dallas, Los Angeles, New York, Bogota, Madrid, Mexico City and Sao Paulo. | Founder | 01/01/1996 |
Spencer Spirit Holdings, Inc.
 Spencer Spirit Holdings, Inc. Specialty StoresRetail Trade Spencer Spirit Holdings, Inc. engages in retailing of lifestyle merchandise. It operates through the Spencer’s and Spirit Halloween brands. The Spencer's brand offers accessories that reflect popular themes and trends. The Spirit Halloween brand is a seasonal category killer halloween retailer that opens its stores from September through early November each year. The company was founded in 2007 and is headquartered in Egg Harbor City, NJ. | Director/Board Member | - |
Fairway Media Group LLC
 Fairway Media Group LLC Advertising/Marketing ServicesCommercial Services Fairway Media Group LLC operates as a holding company with interests in outdoor billboard advertising activities. The company was founded on May 10, 2019 and is headquartered in Baton Rouge, LA. | Director/Board Member | - |
Igloo Products Corp.
 Igloo Products Corp. Miscellaneous ManufacturingProducer Manufacturing Igloo Products Corp. engages in the manufacture and design of coolers. Its products include hard coolers, soft coolers, drinkware, and accessories. The company was founded in 1947 and is headquartered in Katy, TX. | Director/Board Member | 01/03/2014 |
ProEnergy Holdings, Inc.
 ProEnergy Holdings, Inc. Electrical ProductsProducer Manufacturing ProEnergy Holdings, Inc. engages in the provision of new and refurbished equipment and parts for energy facilities. It offers aero depot, operations and maintenance, total care service agreement, technical support, field services, and monitoring and diagnostics. The company was founded by Jeff Canon in 2002 and is headquartered in Sedalia, MO. | Director/Board Member | 01/02/2012 |
Funko Acquisition Holdings LLC
 Funko Acquisition Holdings LLC Financial ConglomeratesFinance Funko Acquisition Holdings LLC operates as a holding company. The company is headquartered in Everett, WA. | Director/Board Member | 01/10/2015 |
Acon Sequitur Investors Holdings II LLC
 Acon Sequitur Investors Holdings II LLC Investment ManagersFinance Acon Sequitur Investors Holdings Ii LLC operates as an investment holding company. The company was founded in 2016 and is headquartered in Washington, DC. | Director/Board Member | - |
Fiesta Holdings Investments LLC
 Fiesta Holdings Investments LLC Financial ConglomeratesFinance Fiesta Holdings Investments LLC engages in retailing activities. The company was founded in 2014 and is headquartered in Houston, TX. | Director/Board Member | - |
Acon Sequitur Investors II LLC
 Acon Sequitur Investors II LLC Investment ManagersFinance Acon Sequitur Investors II LLC provides investment and financial services. The company is headquartered in Washington, DC. | Director/Board Member | - |
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Training of Kenneth R. Brotman
| The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania | Undergraduate Degree |
| Harvard Business School | Masters Business Admin |
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Linked companies
| Listed companies | 1 |
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| FUNKO, INC. | Consumer Durables |
| Private companies | 26 |
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REFAC Optical Group, Inc.
 REFAC Optical Group, Inc. Specialty StoresRetail Trade REFAC Optical Group, Inc. provides vision care products and services. It offers designer brands and private label prescription eyewear, contact lenses, sunglasses, readymade readers, and accessories. The company was founded in 1952 and is headquartered in Blackwood, NJ. | Retail Trade |
Chroma Oil & Gas LP
 Chroma Oil & Gas LP Oil & Gas ProductionEnergy Minerals Chroma Oil & Gas, LP operated as a private oil and gas company. It offered acquisition, exploitation and development of properties primarily in East and South Texas and South Louisiana. The company was headquartered in Houston, TX. | Energy Minerals |
Veritas Capital Fund Management LLC
 Veritas Capital Fund Management LLC Investment ManagersFinance Veritas Capital Fund Management LLC (Veritas Capital) is a private equity firm founded in 1992 by Robert McKeon and Ramzi Musallam. The firm is headquartered in New York. | Finance |
ACON Investments LLC
ACON Investments LLC Investment ManagersFinance ACON Investments LLC (ACON Investments) is a private equity firm founded in 1996 by Kenneth R. Brotman, Bernard W. Aronson and Jonathan J. Ginns. The firm is headquartered in Washington D.C., the United States with additional offices in Dallas, Los Angeles, New York, Bogota, Madrid, Mexico City and Sao Paulo. | Finance |
True Value Co.
 True Value Co. Home Improvement ChainsRetail Trade True Value Co. operates as a member-owned wholesaler cooperative of hardware and related merchandise. The company also manufactures and sells paint and paint applicators. It offers value-added services, such as marketing, advertising, merchandising, and store location and design services. The company was founded by John Cotter in 1997 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL. | Retail Trade |
New Era Cap Co., Inc.
 New Era Cap Co., Inc. Apparel/FootwearConsumer Non-Durables New Era Cap Co., Inc. engages in the manufacturing and marketing of headwear. Its products sports, lifestyle, and entertainment hats; and apparel. The company was founded by Ehrhardt Koch in 1920 and is headquartered in Derby, NY. | Consumer Non-Durables |
Igloo Products Corp.
Igloo Products Corp. Miscellaneous ManufacturingProducer Manufacturing Igloo Products Corp. engages in the manufacture and design of coolers. Its products include hard coolers, soft coolers, drinkware, and accessories. The company was founded in 1947 and is headquartered in Katy, TX. | Producer Manufacturing |
Bain Capital, Inc.
 Bain Capital, Inc. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Bain Capital, Inc. operates as a management firm. The company was founded in and is headquartered in Woodsboro, MD. | Finance |
Novipax, Inc.
 Novipax, Inc. Miscellaneous ManufacturingProducer Manufacturing Novipax, Inc. manufactures absorbent mediums for the food, medical and safety industries. Its brand names include Zap and Ultra Zap. The company serves processors, supermarkets, packaging manufacturers, medical facilities, first responders, industrial manufacturers and commercial facilities. The company was founded in 1960 and is headquartered in La Verne, CA. | Producer Manufacturing |
Veritas Capital LLC
 Veritas Capital LLC Investment ManagersFinance Veritas Capital LLC provides financial investment advisory services. The firm specializes in leveraged recapitalizations, buyouts, and growth capital investments in middle market companies. The company was founded in 1992 by Robert B. McKeon and is headquartered in New York City. | Finance |
Happ Controls, Inc.
 Happ Controls, Inc. Electronic Production EquipmentElectronic Technology Happ Controls, Inc. designed, manufactured and distributed controls for gaming, amusement and industrial products. The company was headquartered in Elk Grove Village, IL. | Electronic Technology |
FLEETWASH, Inc.
 FLEETWASH, Inc. Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Fleetwash, Inc. operates as a mobile truck washing and facility service company. It offers fleet washing, facility services, water recovery and environmental services. The company was founded by Vito D. Digiovanni and James M. DiCarlo Jr., in 1973 and is headquartered in West Caldwell, NJ. | Consumer Services |
| Wasserstein Perella Management Partners, Inc. | |
Spencer Spirit Holdings, Inc.
Spencer Spirit Holdings, Inc. Specialty StoresRetail Trade Spencer Spirit Holdings, Inc. engages in retailing of lifestyle merchandise. It operates through the Spencer’s and Spirit Halloween brands. The Spencer's brand offers accessories that reflect popular themes and trends. The Spirit Halloween brand is a seasonal category killer halloween retailer that opens its stores from September through early November each year. The company was founded in 2007 and is headquartered in Egg Harbor City, NJ. | Retail Trade |
Aseo Urbano SA ESP
 Aseo Urbano SA ESP TruckingTransportation Aseo Urbano SA ESP is a public sanitations services company. It is engaged in providing urban waste collection, treatment, and disposal services, as well as the construction, cleaning, and maintenance of sewage facilities and systems. The company was founded on 9 December, 2000 and is headquartered in Cucúta, Colombia. | Transportation |
Fairway Media Group LLC
Fairway Media Group LLC Advertising/Marketing ServicesCommercial Services Fairway Media Group LLC operates as a holding company with interests in outdoor billboard advertising activities. The company was founded on May 10, 2019 and is headquartered in Baton Rouge, LA. | Commercial Services |
ProEnergy Holdings, Inc.
ProEnergy Holdings, Inc. Electrical ProductsProducer Manufacturing ProEnergy Holdings, Inc. engages in the provision of new and refurbished equipment and parts for energy facilities. It offers aero depot, operations and maintenance, total care service agreement, technical support, field services, and monitoring and diagnostics. The company was founded by Jeff Canon in 2002 and is headquartered in Sedalia, MO. | Producer Manufacturing |
Spirit Halloween Superstores LLC
 Spirit Halloween Superstores LLC Wholesale DistributorsDistribution Services Part of Spencer Gifts LLC, Spirit Halloween Superstores LLC is the largest Halloween retailer in the country, with over 1,500 seasonal locations in strip centers and malls across the US. The private company is based in Egg Harbor City, NJ, and the CEO of the company is Steven B. Silverstein. The company has been in business for 40 years and offers a unique and vast assortment of costumes and accessories for all ages, along with exclusive décor and animatronics. Spirit Halloween provides an immersive and interactive experience for shoppers, making it the one-stop destination for all things Halloween. | Distribution Services |
Fiesta Holdings Investments LLC
Fiesta Holdings Investments LLC Financial ConglomeratesFinance Fiesta Holdings Investments LLC engages in retailing activities. The company was founded in 2014 and is headquartered in Houston, TX. | Finance |
Funko Acquisition Holdings LLC
Funko Acquisition Holdings LLC Financial ConglomeratesFinance Funko Acquisition Holdings LLC operates as a holding company. The company is headquartered in Everett, WA. | Finance |
Acon Sequitur Investors Holdings II LLC
Acon Sequitur Investors Holdings II LLC Investment ManagersFinance Acon Sequitur Investors Holdings Ii LLC operates as an investment holding company. The company was founded in 2016 and is headquartered in Washington, DC. | Finance |
Acon Sequitur Investors II LLC
Acon Sequitur Investors II LLC Investment ManagersFinance Acon Sequitur Investors II LLC provides investment and financial services. The company is headquartered in Washington, DC. | Finance |
TV Holdco LLC
 TV Holdco LLC Financial ConglomeratesFinance TV Holdco LLC engages in the retailing business. The company is headquartered in Chicago, IL. | Finance |
GP Parent LLC
 GP Parent LLC Specialty StoresRetail Trade GP Parent LLC engages in the retailing services of tissue products. The company is headquartered in Washington, DC. | Retail Trade |
Bargain Holdings LLC /Tn/
 Bargain Holdings LLC /Tn/ Food DistributorsDistribution Services Bargain Holdings LLC engages in the provision of retailing services. The company was founded in 2020 and is headquartered in Antioch, TN. | Distribution Services |
Beauty By Imagination, Inc.
 Beauty By Imagination, Inc. Household/Personal CareConsumer Non-Durables Beauty By Imagination, Inc. is a leading manufacturer and marketer of beauty products. The company is based in Commack, NY and was founded in 1977. BBI develops some of the industry's most recognizable and innovative brands such as Goody, WetBrush, Bio Ionic, Twist, Solano, and Ace. These brands promise quality and innovation to provide beautiful results to professionals and consumers alike. Francesca Raminella has been the CEO of the company since 2020. | Consumer Non-Durables |
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