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Blackford Capital’s Rishabh Mukherjee Honored at Crain’s 2026 40 Under 40 Awards
Private equity executive recognized for leadership in mergers and acquisitions and his people-centered approach that has helped transform Blackford's investment operations GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., Oct. 26, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Blackford Capital (Blackford), a leading...
Blackford Capital Acquires E.G. Middleton, Inc., Expanding Its MEP Services Platform into Virginia
Century-old electrical contractor adds mission-critical capabilities, long-standing customer relationships and a strategic Mid-Atlantic presence GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., Oct. 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Blackford Capital (Blackford), a leading lower-middle-market private...
Blackford Capital Earns Two Honors from The M&A Advisor
Texas Injection Molding acquisition named Regional Deal of the Year; Rishabh Mukherjee recognized as Emerging Leader in North America GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., Sept. 29, 2026 / -- Blackford Capital (Blackford), a leading lower middle market private equity firm, today...
Blackford Capital Announces Partnership with New 2ND Capital to Support Select Portfolio Companies
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...
Blackford Capital Employee Spotlight – Rishabh Mukherjee, Vice President of Deals
What's a small decision you've made that ended up having a surprisingly big impact on your life? Sending a LinkedIn message to a certain someone in BFC on Nov 29, 2021, the impact of which was – It changed my address Changed my country of residence Made so so many new...
Blackford Capital Employee Spotlight – Nhat Vu, Investor Relations Analyst
What was your favorite part about college? Living with my best friends. I loved being that close to them, learning from them and pushing each other every day. The best moments were never planned. Late-night conversations that started over nothing and ended up...
Blackford Capital Acquires Industrial Electronic Systems, Inc., Marking the Second Add-on Acquisition for its Safety and Fire Solutions Platform
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...
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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.