Venture Capital Investors

Blackford Capital

Blackford Capital makes VC investments in companies focused on high-impact, technology-driven solutions.

Venture Investor Overview

Venture Investor
Blackford Capital
Status
Active
Investor Type
Venture Capital
Activity Level
Funds Raised
Industry Focus
FinTech
Security

Contact Information

Contact
Martin Stein
Title
Managing Director
Mailing Address
190 Monroe Avenue NW 600
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
USA
Email Address

Background Information

Overview
To create sustainable businesses that honor the legacy of the owner or founder and create a financial return for investors that secures their freedom to live the life they have imagined for themselves, their family and the communities they support. Blackford Capital is a Grand Rapids, Michigan-based private equity investment firm that acquires, manages and builds value in lower middle market manufacturing, distribution and service companies. Founded in 2010, we have an established history of value creation for our investors and management teams. Blackford acquires established, successful companies and helps them reach even higher levels of customer success, profitability and business value. We work with our acquisitions to strengthen management processes, attract new customers and capitalize on business growth and development.
Profile
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Social Media
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Company News
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Facebook
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YouTube
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Last Transaction
5/4/2026

Transaction History

Our records indicate that Blackford Capital invested in the VC transactions listed below. Dollar amounts are for the entire raise, which may include other investors.

Company
Date
Amount
5/4/2026
$26,000,000

 


Investor Contacts

Title
Name
Email & Social
Managing Director
Carmen Evola
  Carmen Evola LinkedIn Profile  Carmen Evola Twitter Account  Carmen Evola News  Carmen Evola on Facebook
Managing Director
Jeff Johnson
  Jeff Johnson LinkedIn Profile  Jeff Johnson Twitter Account  Jeff Johnson News  Jeff Johnson on Facebook
Managing Director
Rick Lopez
  Rick Lopez LinkedIn Profile  Rick Lopez Twitter Account  Rick Lopez News  Rick Lopez on Facebook
Managing Director
Martin Stein
  Martin Stein LinkedIn Profile  Martin Stein Twitter Account  Martin Stein News  Martin Stein on Facebook

 


Funds

No fund closings have been recorded for this company.

 


Portfolio Companies

Blackford Capital has invested in only one tech company, according to our database records. If we are missing a portfolio company, please let us know.

Tech Company

 

 


 

 

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