Blackford Capital / Boston Trade Acquire ID Collaborative

Blackford Capital Integrates Boston Trade, Design Environments and ID Collaborative into Design Environments

October 4, 2022

Professional Services

Blackford Capital has combined three of its portfolio companies—Boston Trade Interior Solutions, Design Environments, Inc., and ID Collaborative—into a single, full-service design, sourcing and installation platform operating as Design Environments. The integration centralizes design, procurement, sourcing and installation capabilities across multiple U.S. studios (Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Greensboro and San Francisco) under an expanded leadership team to drive growth and operational scale.

Boston Trade Interior Solutions Acquires Design Environments Corporation

July 26, 2021

Professional Services

Boston Trade Interior Solutions, backed by private equity partner Blackford Capital, has acquired the assets of Design Environments Corporation and will fold it into Hospitality Consolidation Company (HCC) as a division. The Marietta, Georgia-based interior design and interior architecture firm (48 employees) will continue operating under existing leadership with founder Donna DeLuca remaining as a strategic consultant; terms were not disclosed.

Blackford Capital Acquires Snowhite Hospitality

March 22, 2017

Professional Services

Blackford Capital, a Grand Rapids-based private equity firm, announced its investment in Addison, Illinois-based Snowhite Textile and Furnishings (Snowhite Hospitality). The transaction (debt financed by West Suburban Bank) brings in industry veteran Greg Kadens as CEO while founder Dick Kapadia remains involved; Blackford intends to grow Snowhite's FF&E design, procurement, and project management capabilities for the hospitality market.

Blackstone to Acquire Interior Logic Group for $1.6 Billion

February 1, 2021

Construction

Private equity funds managed by Blackstone have reached a definitive agreement to acquire Interior Logic Group (ILG) from Littlejohn & Co., Platinum Equity and other equity holders for approximately $1.6 billion. ILG is a technology-enabled provider of interior design, supply chain and installation management solutions to large single-family homebuilders across 37 states; Blackstone said it will support ILG's geographic expansion, accelerate technology innovation and pursue growth opportunities.

Blackford Capital Acquires Hall Research Technologies

September 20, 2018

Manufacturing

Blackford Capital, a private equity firm based in Grand Rapids, acquired Hall Research Technologies, a Tustin, California designer and manufacturer of professional A/V hardware and software. Dinan Capital Advisors served as exclusive financial advisor to Hall Research and its shareholders in the majority-control transaction as Blackford looks to expand its lower middle‑market manufacturing portfolio in the Pro AV space.

Blackford Capital Acquires LTD Online Stores, Inc.

December 5, 2023

Retail

Blackford Capital, a lower middle market private equity firm, acquired LTD Online Stores, Inc., a San Diego-based patio furniture e-commerce business, wholesale distributor and retail showroom operator. The deal is the third add-on to Blackford's Patio Portfolio (joining Artificial Turf Supply and Starfire Direct) and is intended to expand the platform's high-end furniture offerings and diversify distribution channels.