About

ACG Detroit, established in 1984, is the premier member-based association in Metro Detroit helping middle-market M&A professionals build and maintain trusted networks. Through our membership and event opportunities, we facilitate relationship-building and provide deal related content to the middle-market M&A community. ACG Detroit proudly serves our members across metro Detroit who are directly involved in M&A transactions and include private equity investors, intermediaries, corporate development professionals, lenders, M&A advisors and transaction service providers - all working together to get the deal done.

Whether you are looking for a panel discussion, a networking happy hour, or a 1,000-person conference bringing together dealmakers from across the country, ACG Detroit has an event to facilitate the kinds of relationships you need and to provide the education content essential to stay current in the industry.

Globally, ACG’s 14,500 members include professionals from private equity firms, corporations and lenders that invest in middle-market companies, as well as from law, accounting, investment banking and other firms that provide advisory services. Founded in 1954, ACG is a global organization with 59 chapters. Learn more at www.acg.org. ACG drives middle market growth. Learn how at www.middlemarketgrowth.org.

OUR MISSION: 
ACG Detroit’s mission is to cultivate a collaborative community that empowers middle-market M&A dealmakers, investors, corporate executives, business owners, and advisors. We curate impactful networking, learning, and relationship building opportunities, while accelerating business growth and transformative dealmaking. 

OUR VISION:  
Our vision is to be widely recognized as the region’s catalyst for middle-market M&A networking and growth.   

OUR CORE VALUES:
Community. Learning. Care. Growth. Integrity. Wow.  

Community 
We foster a collaborative, welcoming and inclusive environment where members build lasting relationships, share experiences, and support one another to achieve exceptional outcomes.

Learning 
We are committed to continuous growth and knowledge-sharing, providing opportunities for members to champion bold ideas, find creative solutions, anticipate emerging trends and changes, and innovate to shape the future of dealmaking.

Care
We provide opportunities and foster a culture where members support, respect, celebrate and encourage giving back to one another and to our broader community.

Growth
We empower our members and the region’s businesses to reach new heights, driving personal, professional, and economic advancement.

Integrity
We uphold the highest standards of ethics and professionalism, ensuring trust and transparency.

Wow 
We strive to create unforgettable experiences. Every event is designed to inspire, connect, and leave members excited for what’s next.

About the Detroit Chapter:

• Established in 1984
• Nearly 400 members
• Networking with Key Deal Makers
• Networking and Social Events
• M&A All Star Awards
• ACG Detroit NextGen (Young Professional Group) and Women's Forum
• Part of the Great Lakes ACG Capital Connection
• 2015 and 2016 Chapter of the Year