Blackford Capital has purchased ID Collaborative Inc, an interior design firm recognized for its innovative work and understanding of needs of continuing care retirement communities.

This marks the third deal in the commercial interior design industry in 2021 for Blackford along with Design Environments and Boston Trade Interior Solutions.

ID Collaborative brings 35 years of experience in commercial interior design and furniture procurement across five industries. In addition, the company focuses on senior living, medical office and continuing care markets across the Southeastern US.

“This deal expands our footprint, adds considerable talent and broadens our category depth and experience,” said Martin Stein, founder and managing director of Blackford Capital. “The addition of IDC helps us further connect the dots between industries to fill an obvious void we feel exists in the market today. We intend to pursue further acquisitions in this space, as our customers look to Boston Trade to be the leader in the industry”

Dickinson Wright PLLC, Honigman LLP, and King & Spaulding LLP served as legal advisors. Mercantile Bank of Michigan served as the senior lender, Plante Moran provided deal structure and accounting services. Anderson LeNeave & Co served as investment banker and Carruthers & Roth, P.A. served as legal advisors to the seller.