At Blackford Capital (BFC), the conclusion of our annual review of the operating plans of our portfolio companies marks not just a procedural milestone but a reaffirmation of our core belief: we are better together. This year, as in every year, our two-week process...
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Blackford Capital Year in Review 2023
View Our PDF Review Word of the Year: Resilient During 2023, following the COVID era challenges, speed bumps and in some cases, roadblocks, our company’s resilience and determination to successfully push forward was front and center in our everyday approach to seizing...
How Can PE Firms Engage With AI?: Reflections From Our Recent Investor Conference
Special thanks to Grant Thornton, who partnered with us to create this content. As is the case in nearly every industry, artificial intelligence or AI is on the minds of many in the private equity sector, including investors, strategic partners, and portfolio company...
Investing in Leadership: Insights from Our Recent Conference for CEOs and CFOs
In the dynamic and fast paced world of private equity, the capacities to foresee trends, effectively manage assets, and drive sustained growth are table stakes. Blackford Capital recognizes that behind every successful portfolio company lies an exceptional leadership...
Sourcing as a Strategic Advantage: Q&A with Steve Feniger
From supply chain issues to material shortages and everything in between, it’s more important than ever for manufacturers to be focusing on ways to lower the cost of goods sold (COGS) and demonstrate their value to consumers. Steve Feniger, a Blackford Capital...
Reflections From The 2023 SuperReturn International Conference
I had the privilege to attend the 2023 SuperReturn International Conference in Berlin last month, enjoying three full days of networking, panel discussions and breakout sessions. With over 4,000 General Partners (GPs) and Limited Partners (LPs) from 70 countries in...
The Multiplier Effect: Q&A with Chris Wilson
There is power in numbers, and a spirit of positive collaboration and support creates benefits for both individuals and the group as a whole. Putting this concept into practice is Operating Partner Chris Wilson, who has created an E-Commerce Best Practices Group...
5 Reasons Management Teams are the Key to PE Due Diligence
At Blackford, our due diligence related to the executive management team and company executive processes is critical to assessing the potential success of any acquisition. When a private equity (PE) firm is considering acquiring a company, it goes through a due...
Webinar Recap: How Does a Leader Lead Now?
Did you miss our webinar on how a leader can lead in today's workplace? Check out some of our favorite quotes below or our highlight videos on our LinkedIn page. And, watch the full video recording above or on our YouTube...
Blackford Capital Named M&A Dealmaker of the Year by ACG Detroit
Grand Rapids, MI, March 20, 2023 – Blackford Capital, a leading lower middle market private equity firm, today announced the company has been named “M&A Dealmaker of the Year” by the 8th Annual M&A All Star Awards presented by the Association for Corporate...
Blackford Capital Year in Review 2022
View Our PDF Review Flexibility 2022 has been all about flexibility—for the world, for the private equity industry, and for us at Blackford Capital. We had to stay flexible to stay successful, and our responsiveness to the market and quick pivots made for our most...