Our Story

Blackbird is a private equity investment firm which was founded in 2008 and is focused on investing in middle market business services and niche manufacturing companies. We provide thoughtful advice and expert process management for company sale and purchase transactions.

With over 120 years of "in the trenches" operating and management experience within business services and niche manufacturing companies, Blackbird’s leadership brings tremendous value to any transaction. Our membership has executed approximately $5 billion of mergers, acquisitions and leveraged buyouts. Our investment approach is built on the combination of our operating expertise and investment experience. This blended skill set provides us with a differentiated perspective on middle market private equity and enables us to be a value-added partner to management teams.