Blackford Capital was selected as the 2018 Private Equity Firm of the year – M&A Advisor
Blackford Capital Awarded Private Equity Firm of the Year
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Understanding the Goals and Processes of Private Equity
Find out what Blackford Capital Founder Martin Stein believes it takes to be an informed investor—and see how private equity firms create value for companies they invest in.
3 Steps to Becoming a Dream Intern (And Earning a Job Offer)
To most young adults navigating their college years, the word “internship” can be a source of both cautious excitement and unrestrained dread. Find out Blackford Capital Founder Martin Stein’s advice on becoming a dream intern.
The Common Trait Shared by the Best Private Equity Firms
Find out how tried and true investment strategies—coupled with some of the most cutting-edge management processes across any industry, help private equity firms outperform the public market.
Blackford Capital Named Michigan’s Best and Brightest in Wellness
Blackford Capital’s portfolio company, Custom Profile was named as a 2018 Best and Brightest in Wellness Company.
Dickinson Wright PLLC Client is a Finalist for the 17th Annual M&A Advisor Awards
"Dickinson Wright PLLC is pleased to announce that its client, Blackford Capital, is a finalist for the 17th Annual M&A Advisor Awards. The finalists have been selected from the nominees in the first stage of evaluation and an independent panel of judges will...
Private Equity Firm Acquires Majority Stake in A/V Company
"A local private equity firm has acquired a majority stake in an out-of-state maker of audiovisual hardware and software. Grand Rapids-based Blackford Capital said this week it acquired the stake in Tustin, California-based Hall Research..." Read the rest of this...
Grand Rapids’ Blackford Capital Invests in California Audiovisual Company
"Blackford Capital, a national private equity firm based in Grand Rapids, Tuesday announced it has invested in Tustin, Calif.’s Hall Research, a designer, engineer, and manufacturer of audiovisual hardware and software systems that better communicate between...
Blackford Capital Portfolio Companies Recognized on the 2018 Inc. 5000 List of America’s Fastest-Growing Private Companies
Blackford portfolio companies, Ellison Bakery, Custom Profile, Quality Aluminum Products, and Grand Power Systems were recognized on the 2018 Inc. 5000 list of America’s Fastest-Growing Private Companies.
The Benefits of Good Governance: Risk Mitigation and Sustainable Value Creation
While CEOs get a large share of the credit (and the blame) for business developments, they shouldn’t make their decisions in a vacuum—especially when they’re related to vision, values, or culture. Check out Blackford Capital Founder Martin Stein’s tips for small companies looking to include the whole team when making good governance decisions.
Blackford Capital Awarded Private Equity Deal of the Year
Blackford Capital was selected for the international Private Equity Deal of the Year for its investment in Ellison Bakery. ($10MM -$100MM) – M&A Advisor
About Blackford
Blackford Capital is a Grand Rapids, Michigan-based private equity investment firm that acquires, manages and builds value in lower middle market manufacturing, distribution and consumer product companies.