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Blackford Capital Forms Partnership with New 2ND Capital to Fuel Growth of Select Portfolio Companies

Sep 01, 2026about 20 hours ago

Contract Type

partnership

Grand RapidsInvestment Management

Description

Blackford Capital has announced a partnership with New 2ND Capital to support select portfolio companies with $130 million in commitments. This partnership aims to drive growth and value creation across Blackford's existing portfolio.

Company Information

Company

Blackford Capital

Location

Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States

About

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).

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