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Categories: Press Releases | Insights | Awards & Recognition

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...

Blackford Capital Announced as Finalist for the 22nd Annual M&A Advisor Awards
Blackford Capital has been named a finalist for three 2023 M&A Advisor Awards including Private Equity Firm of the Year.

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...

Blackford Capital Acquires Industrial Automation Leader PACIV
Grand Rapids, MI, June 5, 2023 – Blackford Capital (“Blackford”), a leading lower middle market private equity firm, announced today the acquisition of PACIV which specializes in industrial automation solutions. PACIV is a leading full-service provider of industrial...

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...
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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.