https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-YpMlegPl24 Summary The exit of Quality Aluminum Products (QAP) represents a great example of Blackford Capital’s value proposition for family-owned businesses, and adds to our successful and consistent track record of investments in...
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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...
Small Market Deal of the Year: Blackford Capital and Quality Aluminum Products
“When Blackford Capital acquired Quality Aluminum Products, a building products company, it inherited a third-generation family business that needed liquidity and a resolution to succession uncertainties…”
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...
Upcoming Webinar: How Does a Leader Lead Now?
How Does a Leader Lead Now, when the principles still apply but the techniques are changing Join Us for a Free Webinar Thursday, March 23rd from 12-1pm SHRM Credit Available Register Now People’s expectations of hours of work, compensation, work-life balance and other...
Blackford Capital Awarded Two M&A Atlas Americas Honors
Blackford celebrates its position as a leading private equity firm for family-owned small-middle market businesses with recognition in Deal and Firm of the Year Awards categories GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., February 6, 2023 – Blackford Capital, a leading lower middle market...
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...
Are You a Team Or A Group?: Optimizing Executive-Level Performance
When looking at a business, research has shown that the effectiveness of the executive team may be the single greatest determinant of organizational success. Experience has also shown that the concept of a true executive team—as opposed to simply an executive group—is...
2022 Investor Summit Takeaways
Our Annual Investor Summit for 2022 has come and gone but in true Blackford Capital fashion the lessons learned and the relationships we have established live on. In this wrap up video we want thank everyone who participated, and review a few key takeaways that we...
How Will Private Equity Thrive in the Future
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...
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...
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.