Last checked Oct 13, 2026
The Bluebird Group, LLC (doing business as “Bluebird”)thebluebirdgrp.comThe Bluebird Group, LLC (doing business as “Bluebird”) is currently listed as private-equity-owned.
Ownership & Acquisition History
Bluebird (The Bluebird Group, LLC) is currently private-equity-owned via a June 16, 2026 recapitalization/growth partnership with Bertram Capital.
Notes
- Bertram Capital’s announcement states Bluebird ‘announced a growth partnership with Bertram Capital’ and describes it as Bertram’s fifth platform investment in Fund V (a PE fund).
- H.I.G.’s announcement (and PRNewswire syndication) states H.I.G. sold its minority stake in connection with a recapitalization by Bluebird’s founders and Bertram Capital, indicating Bertram is the current PE sponsor post-transaction.
- The sources do not explicitly disclose voting/control percentages; classification as PE-controlled is based on Bertram describing the deal as a ‘platform investment’ and the recapitalization language.
Sources
- The Bluebird Group Announces Partnership with Bertram Capital
Bertram Capital - Transaction date (June 16, 2026), Bertram as the PE sponsor/partner, and founding details (founded in 2015; CEO/Founder Jason Kapsner; headquartered in Minneapolis, MN).
- H.I.G. Capital Announces Sale of Investment in The Bluebird Group
H.I.G. Private Equity - States H.I.G. sold its minority stake in conjunction with a recapitalization by Bluebird’s founders and Bertram Capital (supporting Bertram as current sponsor).
- H.I.G. Capital Announces Sale of Investment in The Bluebird Group
PR Newswire - Confirms recapitalization by founders and Bertram Capital and provides founding/headquarters descriptors (founded in 2015; headquartered in Minneapolis, MN).
- Bluebird Becomes Bertram Capital’s Fifth Fund V Platform
PE Professional - Corroborates Bertram Fund V ‘platform’ investment framing (supporting PE ownership characterization).
- Omnichannel Retail Agency | The Bluebird Group
The Bluebird Group - Official company website (used to identify the official web presence for the researched operating company).
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bluebird_bio
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- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blue_Bird_Corporation
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- https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1293971/000129397125000009/blue-20241231.htm
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- https://investor.bluebirdbio.com/static-files/1c49393d-d4c1-45af-9cba-a99c015783ab
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- https://www.blue-bird.com/blue-bird-signs-definitive-agreement-to-acquire-consolidate-micro-bird-joint-venture/
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- https://investors.blue-bird.com/company-information/officers-directors/person-details/default.aspx?itemid=ebbc948f-8aa5-4994-bff5-9c004aaab4d0
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- https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1589526/000114036126002269/blbd-20260311.htm
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Ownership FAQ
Is The Bluebird Group, LLC (doing business as “Bluebird”) owned by private equity?
Yes. The Bluebird Group, LLC (doing business as “Bluebird”) is currently listed as private-equity-owned by Bertram Capital.
Who owns The Bluebird Group, LLC (doing business as “Bluebird”)?
Bertram Capital (in partnership with Bluebird’s founders/management following a recapitalization)
When was The Bluebird Group, LLC (doing business as “Bluebird”) last checked?
This page was last checked on Oct 13, 2026.