Blackford Capital Earns Two Honors from The M&A Advisor
Texas Injection Molding acquisition named Regional Deal of the Year; Rishabh Mukherjee recognized as Emerging Leader in North America
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., Sept. 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Blackford Capital (Blackford), a leading lower middle market private equity firm, today announced it received two honors from The M&A Advisor recognizing the firm's transaction performance and emerging leadership.
The honors presented during The M&A Advisor's 2026 Leadership in Dealmaking Summit in New York City include:
- Regional Deal of the Year – North America for Blackford Capital's acquisition of Texas Injection Molding, a Houston-based manufacturer of precision-engineered injection molding components.
- Emerging Leaders Award – North America in recognition of Rishabh Mukherjee, Blackford Capital vice president of deals, who was recognized at the 17th Annual Emerging Leader Awards ceremony.
"We are proud to see both Rishabh and the Texas Injection Molding transaction recognized by The M&A Advisor," said Martin Stein, founder and managing director of Blackford Capital. "These honors reflect the caliber of our team and the disciplined work they bring to every investment. Recognition from a respected organization within the M&A community validates the work we are doing to build stronger companies and create lasting value."
The awards were presented to Blackford during the Leadership in Dealmaking Summit, held Sept. 14-15 in New York City. The event brings together professionals from across private equity, investment banking, corporate development, and the broader M&A community.
About Blackford Capital
Blackford Capital is a private equity investment firm headquartered in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Founded in 2010 by Martin Stein, the firm focuses on majority-control investments in lower-middle-market manufacturing, industrial, distribution, and service companies with revenues typically between $20 million and $200 million. For more information, visit www.blackfordcapital.com.
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