Blackford Capital Invests in Aqua‑Leisure Industries

Aqua-Leisure Recreation Acquires Airhead Sports Group

December 6, 2021

Consumer Products

Aqua-Leisure Recreation, a Blackford Capital–backed maker of aquatic products, has acquired Denver-based Airhead Sports Group in the first add-on under Blackford's ownership. The deal combines two leading consumer brands in pool floats, towables and outdoor leisure products to expand sourcing, distribution and product development capabilities and pursue omni-channel retail and wholesale growth.

Aqua-Leisure Recreation Acquires INYO Pool Products

April 6, 2022

Consumer Products

Aqua-Leisure Recreation, a Blackford Capital-backed platform, has acquired Longwood, Florida-based INYO Pool Products as its second add-on since Blackford’s investment. The deal expands Aqua-Leisure’s direct-to-consumer pool repair and maintenance product lineup, enhances omni-channel distribution and cross-selling opportunities, and keeps INYO’s leadership in place while leveraging Aqua-Leisure’s sourcing and operational capabilities.

Boston Multi Family Office Acquires Aqua Group (Jersey)

November 19, 2024

Wealth Management

Boston Multi Family Office (Boston MFO) has acquired Aqua Group, a Jersey-based trust and fiduciary services firm founded in 2012. The deal — Boston's third acquisition since investor Horizon Capital backed the business — expands Boston's jurisdictional footprint into Jersey and the UK and brings Aqua's staff and capabilities into Boston's multi-jurisdictional wealth offering.

Sovereign Capital Partners Invests in AquaQ Analytics

May 6, 2021

Data & Analytics

Sovereign Capital Partners has completed a significant investment in AquaQ Analytics, a Belfast-based specialist data analytics and data science services firm that supports global financial institutions. The investment will partner with AquaQ's founders and management to expand the company's international presence and broaden its data analytics and software service offerings.

Incline Equity Partners Invests in AquaPhoenix Scientific

August 10, 2021

Manufacturing

Pittsburgh-based private equity firm Incline Equity Partners has partnered with AquaPhoenix Scientific, a Hanover, Pennsylvania-based value-added distributor and private-label manufacturer of water treatment testing products and education kits. Incline intends to support AquaPhoenix’s growth and platform consolidation strategy by investing in technology and operational improvements to accelerate expansion and pursue add-on opportunities.

Fulcrum Capital Partners Invests in VODA Backyard Leisure Group

September 20, 2022

Retail

Fulcrum Capital Partners has made an investment in VODA Backyard Leisure Group, creating a platform that combines Aquiform Distributors, Club Piscine and Pool Supplies Canada. The investment (made alongside multiple co-investors from Fund VI) is intended to support growth across the group's distribution, retail and online businesses in the Canadian backyard leisure market.