Blackford Capital Acquires Snowhite Hospitality

Blackford Capital Invests in Aqua‑Leisure Industries

January 13, 2021

Consumer Products

Grand Rapids-based private equity firm Blackford Capital announced a majority investment in Aqua‑Leisure Industries, a Boston-area designer, manufacturer and distributor of water-sport and pool leisure consumer products. Blackford said it will support organic growth, expand distribution and pursue add-on acquisitions while the Aqua‑Leisure management team remains in place; financing partners included Mercantile Bank and Muzinich & Co., with Rush Street advising on debt financing.

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.

Blackford Capital Acquires Starfire Direct

November 14, 2022

E-Commerce

Blackford Capital, a lower middle-market private equity firm, has acquired Starfire Direct, a Temecula-based direct-to-consumer leader in the patio and hearth market. The deal is the first investment in Blackford's 'Patio Consolidation' platform and will keep Starfire's management in place while pursuing organic growth, improved operations and further add-on acquisitions.

Blackford Capital / Boston Trade Acquire ID Collaborative

November 2, 2021

Professional Services

Private equity firm Blackford Capital, through its Boston Trade Interior Solutions platform, has acquired Greensboro, N.C.-based interior design and FF&E procurement firm ID Collaborative Inc. The add-on deal expands Boston Trade's capabilities and footprint—particularly in the senior living and healthcare end markets—and furthers Blackford's consolidation strategy in commercial interior design and procurement.

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 Artificial Turf Supply

November 30, 2022

Building Products

Blackford Capital, a lower middle market private equity firm, has acquired Carlsbad, California-based Artificial Turf Supply (ATS) and added it as the second company in its Patio Consolidation Portfolio. ATS founder David Barbera will remain president of ATS and join Blackford as an Operating Partner as the platform pursues consolidation and growth across residential, commercial, pet and athletic turf markets.