Blackford Capital

Blackford Capital is a lower middle-market private equity firm headquartered in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Founded in 2000, the firm specializes in acquiring and managing founder-led and family-owned companies, with a strategic focus on sectors including healthcare, manufacturing, and distribution. In the healthcare space, Blackford Capital targets investments in medical device manufacturing, healthcare services, and specialized equipment providers such as Mopec, which serves the pathology and mortuary markets. The firm is known for its operational-heavy approach and its Michigan Prosperity Fund, which focuses on driving growth and operational improvements in Midwest-based businesses.