BLACKFORD CAPITAL
Founded in 2000, Blackford Capital is a private equity firm that acquires, manages and builds middle-market manufacturing, distribution and service companies. The firm combines detailed due diligence and operational experience with the seasoned M&A expertise of a traditional financial buyer. Blackford Capital currently has portfolio companies based in six states with combined revenues of approximately $200 million. Blackford Capital maintains offices in Grand Rapids, Mich. (headquarters) and San... Francisco, Calif. Martin Stein is Founder and Managing Director of Blackford Capital. With more than a decade of private equity experience, Martin leads the firm's acquisition sourcing activities and serves on the boards of five of the firm’s portfolio companies. Additionally, he is Chairman of the Board of Amtech Corporation and Staging Concepts and has been involved in approximately 20 acquisitions, investments and exits.
BLACKFORD CAPITAL
Industry:
Angel Investment Manufacturing Venture Capital
Founded:
2000-01-01
Status:
Active
Contact:
(616) 233-3161
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Acquisitions List
| Date | Company | Article | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017-03-22 | Snowwhite | Snowwhite acquired by Blackford Capital | N/A |
| 2016-08-15 | Davalor Mold Corp. | Davalor Mold Corp. acquired by Blackford Capital | N/A |
| 2015-12-14 | Grand Equipment | Grand Equipment acquired by Blackford Capital | N/A |
| 2015-08-17 | Dickinson Press | Dickinson Press acquired by Blackford Capital | N/A |
| 2009-01-01 | Amtech Corporation | Amtech Corporation acquired by Blackford Capital | N/A |
Investments List
| Date | Company | Article | Money raised |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-01-13 | Aqua-Leisure Recreation | Blackford Capital investment in Private Equity Round - Aqua-Leisure Recreation | N/A |
| 2018-09-20 | Hall Research | Blackford Capital investment in Private Equity Round - Hall Research | N/A |
| 2018-02-12 | Supplies Wholesalers | Blackford Capital investment in Private Equity Round - Supplies Wholesalers | N/A |
| 2017-04-24 | Ellison Bakery | Blackford Capital investment in Private Equity Round - Ellison Bakery | N/A |
Key Employee Changes
| Date | New article |
|---|---|
| 2022-05-31 | Blackford Capital Hires Ken Wagner as Chief Financial Officer |