Blackford Capital Acquires Starfire Direct
11/14/22, 1:05 PM
Location
grand rapidsIndustry
investment management
Blackford Capital ("Blackford"), a leading lower middle market private equity firm, announced today the acquisition of Starfire Direct, based in Temecula, California. Starfire Direct is one of the leading direct-to-consumer companies in the hearth and patio sector, with award-winning fireplace, gas fire pits and high-end custom products for both residential and commercial installations.
Company Info
Location
Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States
Company info
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).