M&A Deal Summary

Blackford Capital Acquires Starfire Direct

On November 14, 2022, private equity firm Blackford Capital acquired e-commerce company Starfire Direct

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Blackford Capital’s 1st transaction in the E-Commerce sector.
  • This is Blackford Capital’s 25th transaction in the United States.
  • This is Blackford Capital’s 4th transaction in California.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2022-11-14
Target Starfire Direct
Sector E-Commerce
Buyer(s) Blackford Capital
Deal Type Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI)

Target

Starfire Direct

Temecula, California, United States
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Starfire Direct is a 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. Starfire Direct is based in Temecula, California.

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Buyer

Blackford Capital

Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States

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Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 2000
Size Small
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Blackford Capital is a private investment firm that targets mature or growth-oriented manufacturing, distribution, and service companies located in North America. Specific areas of interest include paper; rubber and miscellaneous plastics; stone, clay, and glass products; primary metal industries; fabricated metal products; industrial machinery and equipment; and electronics and other electrical equipment. Blackford prefers situations where management is seeking to retire or exit. The Firm's target revenue range is between $20 and $100 million. Blackford Capital Partners was formed in 2000 and is based in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 25 of 28
Sector (E-Commerce) 1 of 1
Type (Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI)) 14 of 17
State (California) 4 of 6
Country (United States) 25 of 27
Year (2022) 2 of 3
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2022-10-04 ID Collaborative

Greensboro, North Carolina, United States

ID Collaborative is a commercial furniture procurement and interior design firm. ID Collaborative was founded in 1986 and is based in Greensboro, North Carolina.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2022-11-30 Artificial Turf Supply

Carlsbad, California, United States

Artificial Turf Supply is a manufacturer-direct, wholesale, artificial turf & synthetic turf supplier for residential, commercial, playground & athletic turf applications. Artificial Turf Supply was formed in 2005 and is based in Carlsbad, California.

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