Blackford Capital (Blackford), a leading lower middle market private equity firm based in Grand Rapids, Michigan, announced today that it has entered into a partnership with New 2ND Capital (New 2ND), a GP-led secondaries specialist focused on the North American...
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., Aug. 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Blackford Capital (Blackford), a leading lower middle market private equity firm, today announced the acquisition of Industrial Electronic Systems, Inc. (IES), a top provider of fire alarm, security, and life safety...
You have mentioned that you love musical theatre. If your life had a theme song right now, what would it be? I do love musical theatre! I’ve seen over 40 shows and was even in Drama Club in high school, which gave me some great memories. Right now, my theme song would...
What does success mean to you? There are two things for me: 1. This is written in my home, and speaks to my heart: “To laugh often and much; to win the respect of intelligent people and the affection of children; to earn the appreciation of honest critics and endure...
Habco, an Electrical Contracting Firm, and Moro, a Construction Services Company, Serve as Anchors of the New Platform Blackford Capital (“Blackford”), a leading lower middle market private equity firm, today announced the launch of a new HVAC, Electrical and...
Blackford Capital ("Blackford"), a leading lower middle market private equity firm, announced today that it has invested in Texas Injection Molding ("the Company"), a leading manufacturer of precision-engineered injection molded industrial components headquartered in...
Security Fire Systems (“SFS”), a leading provider of sprinkler design, engineering, and installation services, today announced that it has acquired Lakeview Security, Fire & Communications (“Lakeview”). SFS is part of Blackford Capital’s Fire Safety Consolidation...
Blackford Capital, a leading lower middle market private equity firm, is proud to have been recognized in Grady Campbell’s Top 50 PE Firms in the Middle Market and Top 50 PE Firms for Founders in the Middle Market, recognizing firms that combine strong investment...
Inc. Magazine announced that Blackford Capital’s portfolio company, Automation Control Group ("ACG"), previously known as PACIV, has made the Inc. 5000 list of America’s Fastest Growing Private Companies, ranking #2,962 thanks to an incredible 138%...
Blackford Capital, a leading lower middle market private equity firm, is pleased to announce that over the course of November and December, the firm has been recognized with multiple industry honors reflecting disciplined execution and consistent performance across...
Blackford Capital, a leading lower middle market private equity firm, today announced that Managing Director Jeff Johnson has been selected as a 2025 Notable Leaders in Finance by Crain’s Detroit Business. He is recognized for his leadership at Blackford and his more...