Blackford Capital

2026

Firm Overview

Blackford Capital is a lower middle-market private equity firm founded in 2010 and headquartered in Grand Rapids, Michigan. The firm focuses on majority-control investments in family- and founder-owned industrial businesses, typically with $20–200 million in revenue and $3–20 million in EBITDA. Blackford’s portfolio spans manufacturing, distribution, and service-oriented companies across the U.S. 
Total invested capital: ~$210 million since inception 
Platforms managed: 18 total (7 active, 11 exited)
Add-on acquisitions: 35 Completed

Contact

190 Monroe Ave NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Visit https://www.blackfordcapital.com/
Firm Inception:
2010

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