We are excited to share that Senior Analyst John Gutmann has been named a winner of the 15th Annual Emerging Leaders Award by The M&A Advisor! Congratulations, John Gutmann and thank you for your many contributions to Blackford Capital. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/gX4GDKzk
Blackford Capital
Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals
Grand Rapids, MI 7,434 followers
Forging Significant Legacies
About us
Founded in 2010, Blackford Capital is a private equity investment firm headquartered in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Blackford Capital makes majority control investments in founder and family-owned, lower middle-market manufacturing, industrial, and distribution companies. Currently, Blackford Capital has eleven portfolio companies. Blackford and their team members have received a number of recognitions over the past several years, including M&A Adviser Private Equity Firm of the year, Corp. Magazine Small Company of the Year (Michigan), GR Chamber of Commerce Small Business of the Year (West Michigan), numerous recognitions on the Inc. 5000 fastest growing private companies list and M&A Adviser Private Equity Professional of the Year (Martin Stein). For information or career opportunities, please contact info@blackfordcapital.com or visit www.blackfordcapital.com.
- Website
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http://www.blackfordcapital.com
External link for Blackford Capital
- Industry
- Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals
- Company size
- 11-50 employees
- Headquarters
- Grand Rapids, MI
- Type
- Privately Held
- Founded
- 2000
- Specialties
- Private Equity, Strategic Structuring, Management, Growth of Middle Market Businesses, Implementing Sales Infrastructure, Manufacturing, Leveraged Buyouts, Investment Banking, and Business Consulting
Locations
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Primary
190 Monroe Ave NW Suite 600
Grand Rapids, MI 49503, US
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Employees at Blackford Capital
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Paul I. Doyle
Founder: LeaderWork
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Sherika Shaw Ekpo
Fractional CHRO | DEIB Executive | Board Director | Speaker | Investor | Author
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Chris Wilson
CDO/CMO: Proven marketing, e-commerce and IT leader at premier consumer product brands
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Carmen Evola
Managing Director at Blackford Capital
Updates
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Thank you to DBusiness Magazine for highlighting our most recent acquisition, Eight12 Automation! We are thrilled to welcome Eight12 Automation to our PACIV Platform, further expanding our industrial automation platform.
Blackford Capital in Grand Rapids Acquires Southern California Automation Company https://lnkd.in/gNbRrXQG
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Today, we shine the spotlight on an extraordinary member of our Blackford Capital family, Emily Heist, as we commemorate 9 wonderful years of dedication, growth, and success together! Emily joined us nine years ago, and since then, she has been nothing short of a powerhouse of talent, driving innovation and embodying the spirit of teamwork. Her journey with us is a story of remarkable achievements, constant learning, and an unwavering commitment to excellence. Through her hard work, Emily has left an indelible mark on our company, influencing our culture, and setting a benchmark for excellence. She has not only contributed to our success but has also been a mentor and inspiration to many. We are immensely proud to have Emily as a pivotal part of our team. Her journey is a testament to the incredible impact one individual can have on a community and a company. Please join us in congratulating Emily on this significant milestone. Here's to more years of success, innovation, and collaboration together!
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On Tuesday, Grand Rapids saw RECORD SETTING high temperatures for late February. Fittingly, the Blackford team celebrated with a "Grand Rapids Beach Day🏝️☀️🌊™️" to enjoy the Vitamin D! Grand Rapids Beach Day🏝️☀️🌊™️ activities included: • An early afternoon walk to Rosa Parks Circle • Hawaiian shirts and beach apparel - sunglasses were encouraged! • Ice Cream • Warm weather phrases and anecdotes
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Every year, our team conducts a rigorous annual operating plan review with each of our portfolio companies. Throughout these reviews, Blackford operating partners and managing directors collaborate with portfolio company leadership to set goals and develop a plan for the coming year. In our latest blog, Paul I. Doyle unpacks the heartbeat behind these meetings and how they help set each company up for success. Read the full blog: https://loom.ly/wDLvrnA
Blackford Capital's Annual Operating Plan Review: A Collaborative Approach to Business Success - Blackford Capital
https://www.blackfordcapital.com
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Thanks Crain's Grand Rapids Business for highlighting our acquisition of Data Science Automation and expansion of the PACIV platform! Check out the full story, featuring an interview with Blackford Managing Director Jeffrey W. Johnson: https://loom.ly/ppY0nXA
Grand Rapids private equity firm grows automation platform with latest deal
https://www.crainsgrandrapids.com
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A big thank you to Mergers and Acquisitions - themiddlemarket.com for highlighting our recent acquisition of Data Science Automation! Read the article: https://lnkd.in/g6mJZ5CD
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2023 was a great year for our team! In the last year, we acquired two new businesses, expanded our team, and were recognized with seven industry awards, including being named to Inc. Magazine's Founder Friendly Investors list. Blackford Capital embodied resilience this past year and we're excited for all that is to come in 2024! Check out our full Year in Review on our website: https://loom.ly/wsVz4_Q
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At Blackford, we're fortunate to have a team of incredible individuals, but today, we want to spotlight someone truly special. In every company there are people who are your rocks. The ones you can count on, the ones who do and never need to be asked, the ones who think of others first, the ones who radiate positive energy, the ones who quietly get things done and don't seek the spotlight. Rarely do you find that all in one person. We at Blackford are lucky to have Lisa Long who is all this and more. Today we honor her 6th work anniversary. Lisa thanks for all you have done for us over the years! We look forward to our future with you continuing to lead the way.
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We're excited to announce the recent acquisition of Data Science Automation, our first addition to the PACIV Platform! DSA is an automation engineering services and training firm that collaborates with clients to digitally transform and automate laboratory, product, manufacturing, and test systems and applications. Learn more: https://loom.ly/IBKBVws
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