APCO Overview

  • Year Founded
  • 1984

Year Founded

  • Status
  • Acquired/​Merged

  • Employees
  • 1,200

Employees

  • Latest Deal Type
  • Debt - PPP

  • Financing Rounds
  • 4

  • Investments
  • 9

APCO General Information

Description

Provider of communication consultancy services intended to serve the public and private sector organizations and create lasting impact. The company offers advisory services for advocacy, corporate communication, litigation management, digital marketing, media relations, research strategy, and analysis to energy, financial, food, retail, and health sectors, enabling clients to get assistance with their political, social, and business opportunities and challenges.

Contact Information

Website
www.apcoworldwide.com
Formerly Known As
APCO Worldwide
Ownership Status
Acquired/Merged
Financing Status
Private Equity-Backed
Corporate Office
  • 1299 Pennsylvania Avenue, Northwest
  • Suite 300
  • Washington, DC 20004
  • United States
+1 (202)
Primary Industry
Consulting Services (B2B)
Other Industries
Media and Information Services (B2B)
Vertical(s)
Industrials
Corporate Office
  • 1299 Pennsylvania Avenue, Northwest
  • Suite 300
  • Washington, DC 20004
  • United States
+1 (202)

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APCO Valuation & Funding

Deal Type Date Amount Valuation/
EBITDA		 Post-Val Status Debt

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APCO Comparisons

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Primary
Industry
HQ Location
Employees
Total Raised
Post Valuation
Last
Financing
Details
Provider of communication consultancy services intended to serve the public and private sector organizations and create
Consulting Services (B2B)
Washington, DC
1,200 As of 2024

New York, NY
 

Nashville, TN
 
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APCO Competitors (46)

One of APCO’s 46 competitors is Burson (Media and Information Services (B2B)), a Corporate Backed or Acquired company based in New York, NY.

Company Name Financing Status Location Employees Total Raised Last Financing Date/Type Last Financing Amount
Burson (Media and Information Services (B2B)) Corporate Backed or Acquired New York, NY
Revive Marketing Private Equity-Backed Nashville, TN
Real Chemistry Private Equity-Backed New York, NY
Ketchum Corporation New York, NY
BuzzShift Private Equity-Backed Dallas, TX
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APCO Signals

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APCO Former Investors

Investor Name Investor Type Holding Investor Since Participating Rounds Contact Info

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APCO Investments & Acquisitions (9)

APCO’s most recent deal was a Buyout/LBO with NGC International Advisory. The deal was made on 05-May-2023.

Company Name Deal Date Deal Type Deal Size Industry Lead Partner
NGC International Advisory 05-May-2023 Buyout/LBO Consulting Services (B2B)
Strategic Advice 05-May-2023 Buyout/LBO Consulting Services (B2B)
Capital Market Communications 23-Mar-2023 Buyout/LBO Consulting Services (B2B)
Gagen Macdonald 16-Mar-2023 Buyout/LBO Consulting Services (B2B)
Global Philanthropy Group 14-Jan-2021 Buyout/LBO Consulting Services (B2B)
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Affiliates

Subsidiaries (5)

Name Industry Location Year Founded
Capital Market Communications London, United Kingdom 2014
Strategic Advice Rome, Italy 2007
Global Philanthropy Group Los Angeles, CA 2006
StrawberryFrog New York, NY 1999
Gagen Macdonald Chicago, IL 1998

APCO FAQs

  • When was APCO founded?

    APCO was founded in 1984.

  • Where is APCO headquartered?

    APCO is headquartered in Washington, DC.

  • What is the size of APCO?

    APCO has 1,200 total employees.

  • What industry is APCO in?

    APCO’s primary industry is Consulting Services (B2B).

  • Is APCO a private or public company?

    APCO is a Private company.

  • What is APCO’s current revenue?

    The current revenue for APCO is .

  • How much funding has APCO raised over time?

    APCO has raised $5M.

  • Who are APCO’s investors?

    Grey Group has invested in APCO.

  • Who are APCO’s competitors?

    Burson (Media and Information Services (B2B)), Revive Marketing, Real Chemistry, Ketchum, and BuzzShift are some of the 46 competitors of APCO.

  • When was APCO acquired?

    APCO was acquired on 15-Apr-2020.

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