About Blackford Capital
Blackford Capital is a private equity firm founded in 2000. It is primarily based in Grand Rapids, United States. As of Jun 2026, Blackford Capital has a portfolio of 16 companies, comprising 16 funding rounds and 22 acquisitions. The firm primarily invests in companies based in United States. Its portfolio is spread across a wide range of sectors from Consumer Goods to Real Estate and Construction. Most recently it acquired stakes in ACE Controls on Jan 27, 2025.
Overall Blackford Capital portfolio has seen 4 acquisitions, namely Ellison Bakery, Quality Aluminum Products and Design Environments. A lot of funds co-invest with Blackford Capital, with names like Fifth Third Bank sharing a substantial percentage of its portfolio.
Blackford Capital has a team of 21 people, including 5 partners.
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Founded Year
2000
Location
Grand Rapids, United States
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Blackford Capital's Portfolio
Blackford Capital has a portfolio of 16 companies. They have invested in a total of 16 companies. Their most recent investment was in Aqua-Leisure (PE round) on Jan 13, 2021. Here are the most recent investments by Blackford Capital:Date | Company | Round | Amount | Co-Investors |
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Jan 13, 2021 | PE | 8391 | - | |
Jan 02, 2020 | PE | 7826 | - | |
Feb 12, 2018 | PE | 1994 | - | |
Feb 12, 2018 | PE | 9465 | - |
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Blackford Capital has acquired 22 companies. Their most recent acquisition was of ACE Controls on Jan 27, 2025. Here are the most recent acquisitions by Blackford Capital:
Acquisition Date | Company | Short Description | Total Funding | Founded Year |
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Jan 27, 2025 | Provider of custom industrial control panel design, manufacture, and service | - | 2005 | |
Dec 12, 2024 | Provider of fire sprinkler systems and services for commercial buildings | $26M | 2000 | |
Oct 15, 2024 | Distributor of hearth and outdoor living products | - | - | |
Jun 10, 2024 | Manufacturer of diversified industrial automation equipment | - | 2011 |
Here is the portfolio snapshot of Blackford Capital:
Investments by Year
The maximum number of investments were made in 2021
Acquisitions by Year
The maximum number of acquisitions were made in 2024
Portfolio by Location
Companies are primarily in United States
Portfolio by Sector
Companies are primarily in Consumer Goods
Team profile of Blackford Capital
Blackford Capital has a team of 21 members including 5 Partners and 3 Principals located in United States. Blackford Capital's team does not sit on the board of any company as of now.Here is a list of top team members in Blackford Capital:
Name | Designation | Location | Board Memberships | Contact Details |
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Partner | Grand Rapids | - | ||
Partner | Grand Rapids | - | ||
Partner | Spring Lake | - | ||
Partner | Avon | - | ||
Partner | - | - | ||
Principal | - | - | ||
Principal | - | - | ||
Principal | - | - | - | |
Associate | Rapids City | - | ||
Associate | - | - | - | |
Analyst | Grand Rapids | - | - |
Co-investors of Blackford Capital
Over the past 26 years, 5 investors have co-invested in Blackford Capital's portfolio companies.
- Top Co-investors of Blackford Capital: 5 investors entered a company along with Blackford Capital. These include investors like Fifth Third Bank (1 company).
Blackford Capital News
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Prospect Capital Invests $26 Million in Security Fire SystemsPulse 2.0•May 05, 2026•Prospect Capital, Blackford Capital
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Blackford Capital Launches HVAC, Electrical & Diversified Services PlatformGlobeNewswire•Mar 12, 2026•Blackford Capital, Habco
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Controls Supplier Acquired by Private Equity Firminddist.com•Feb 05, 2025•ACE Controls Inc, Blackford Capital, PACIV
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Waud Capital Partners’ Acquisition of Mopec GroupGlobal Legal Chronicle•Jan 16, 2025•Waud Capital Partners, Mopecgroup, Kirkland & Ellis, Varnumlaw and 1 other
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Blackford Capital Appoints Scott M. Osterling as CEO of Davalor Mold CompanyGlobeNewswire•Nov 14, 2024•Blackford Capital
