Blackford Capital

founded in 2000, blackford capital is a private equity firm that acquires, manages and builds middle-market manufacturing, distribution and service companies. the middle-market private equity firm combines detailed due diligence and operational experience with the seasoned m&a expertise of a traditional financial buyer. blackford capital currently has seven portfolio companies that operate across four countries and over ten states, with combined revenues of approximately $275 million. blackford capital maintains offices in grand rapids, mich. (headquarters) and santa monica, calif. martin stein is founder and managing director of blackford capital. with more than a decade of private equity experience, martin leads the firm's acquisition sourcing activities and serves on the boards of five of the firm’s portfolio companies. jeff helminski, jack kolodny, and jeff johnson also share the managing director role with more than 35 years of combined experience. for investment opportunities