Private equity has gone through a few changes over the years yet it remains the top asset class for returns. However, the world is changing and along with it so must the practices of private equity investing. In this video we will review the past changes and look at...
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Blackford Capital Acquires Artificial Turf Supply, Accelerates Growth of Patio Consolidation Portfolio
Artificial Turf Supply (ATS) is Blackford Capital’s second acquisition to the Patio Consolidation portfolio in less than 30-days Addition of ATS advances Blackford’s objective of creating a one stop shop for all outdoor living needs within the backyard consumer...
Blackford Capital Named Private Equity Firm of the Year by The M&A Advisor for Second Consecutive Year
Unprecedented back-to-back Firm of the Year recognition demonstrates Blackford Capital's continued growth momentum GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., November 21, 2022 – Blackford Capital, a leading lower middle market private equity firm, was named Private Equity Firm of the Year...
Blackford Capital Acquires Starfire Direct
• Starfire Direct is the first acquisition for Blackford’s Patio Consolidation portfolio• Leading direct-to-consumer player within the patio and hearth industry provides solid foundation for growth and value creation GRAND RAPIDS, Michigan, November 14, 2022 –...
Blackford Capital’s Jeffrey Johnson Named a 2022 Notable Money Manager by Crain’s Detroit Business
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., Nov 7, 2022 – Blackford Capital, a leading lower middle market private equity firm, today announced its Managing Director Jeffrey Johnson has been selected by the editors of Crain’s Detroit Business as one of the publication’s Notable Money...
Upcoming Webinar: Why Does Everything Cost So Much?
A strategic assessment of the current business and economic environment November 15th from 12 - 1 p.m Accelerating price increases continue to shock consumers and businesses as the global inflation rate reaches heights not seen in over a decade. Join us for the next...
Blackford Capital Webinar Recap: Where Did All the Workers Go?
https://youtu.be/IdtO33eVzYg Webinar Overview There are 5.2 million more open positions than there are people looking for work, with 2.75 million fewer people in the workforce than in February of 2020. The data is staggering, and it represents a significant challenge...
Blackford Capital Portfolio Companies Boston Trade Interior Solutions, Design Environments, Inc., and ID Collaborative Combine to Form Design Environments
Newly integrated company to be led by industry veterans Jim Goergen, Ben Nicholas and Jade Russell Grand Rapids, MI., October 4, 2022 – Blackford Capital, a leading lower middle market private equity firm, today announced it was further integrating its portfolio...
Blackford Capital Expands Deal Team Capabilities with the Addition of Rishabh Mukherjee
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., September 27, 2022 – Blackford Capital, a leading middle market private equity firm, today announced the expansion of its Deal Team and welcomed Rishabh Mukherjee, CFA to the firm. Fueled by Blackford’s commitment to developing top talent and...
Blackford Capital Announced as Finalist for the 2022 M&A Advisor Awards
Blackford receives finalist nods in 'Firm of the Year' and three 'Deal of the Year' categories GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., September 15, 2022 – Blackford Capital, a leading lower middle market private equity firm, today announced it has been named a finalist for four 2022...
Why PE Firms Need to Watch Ordering Forecasts in China & Southeast Asia
According to a recent Reuters article, the global economy remains at risk of a recession. Record high levels of inflation have consumers reducing or delaying their purchases or buying cheaper alternatives to goods they regularly purchase—a trend unlikely to let...
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.