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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...
Blackford Capital (“Blackford”), a leading private equity firm focused on investing in lower middle-market businesses, is pleased to announce the appointment of Rick Lopez as Managing Director. With over 25 years of experience in finance, investment banking, and...
While the private equity industry as a whole may not have fully realized a record year in 2024, Blackford Capital enjoyed an active year with continued expansion on many fronts. On the buy side, we made a total of five acquisitions, despite a competitive deal...
Ace Controls, an industrial control panel fabricator, expands the platform into the high-value water & wastewater markets, extends its geographic footprint to Houston, Texas, and marks the third add-on in just twelve months GRAND RAPIDS, Michigan, January 27, 2025...
GRAND RAPIDS, Michigan, January 06, 2025 – Blackford Capital (“Blackford”), a leading lower middle market private equity firm, today announced its successful closing on the sale of Madison Heights, Michigan-based portfolio company Mopec Group (“Mopec”), to Waud...
GRAND RAPIDS, Michigan, December 20, 2024 – Blackford Capital (“Blackford”), a leading lower middle market private equity firm, today announced the December 12 acquisition of Security Fire Systems (“SFS”), a leading provider of sprinkler design, engineering, and...
Blackford Capital, a leading lower middle market private equity firm, is proud to be named to Inc. Magazine’s Founder-Friendly Investors list for 2024. Blackford Capital is one of only three Michigan-based private equity firms included among the 269 investment...
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.