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Blackford Capital
Grand Rapids firm acquiring majority stakes in lower middle market manufacturing and services firms.
Key facts
- Website
- blackfordcapital.com
- Country
- United States
- Rating
- No reviews yet
About Blackford Capital
Grand Rapids lower middle-market firm acquiring majority stakes in manufacturing and services companies. Emphasizes experience, insight, and data-driven approach to generate market-leading returns while incorporating sustainability and impact measurement into portfolio company operations.
Key features
- Manufacturing, distribution, services focus
- Majority control investments
- Triple bottom line (people/planet/prosperity) philosophy
- ~20 current and realized portfolio companies
- Grand Rapids, Michigan headquarters
Pros & cons
Pros
- Strong founder-legacy-oriented positioning
- Concentrated Midwest manufacturing expertise
- Track record across 20+ portfolio companies
Cons
- Founding year and fund size not disclosed
- Typical check size not published
- Smaller platform count limits sector breadth
Reviews
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