Calder Capital’s Buy-Side Director, Sam Scharich, recently joined Matthias Smith, Founder of Pioneer Capital Advisory, for a webinar on how individual buyers can successfully compete with private equity in today’s competitive M&A environment. Watch the full discussion below!
What’s the key to standing out in a crowded buyer field?
Sam and Matthias explore actionable strategies: from sourcing unlisted businesses through Calder’s proprietary outreach, to navigating SBA 7(a) financing efficiently with Pioneer’s hands-on guidance. Together, they outline how individual buyers can win quality deals by building seller trust, moving quickly, and presenting as prepared, personable, and credible acquirers.
About Pioneer Capital Advisory:
Pioneer Capital Advisory LLC is a national boutique commercial loan brokerage specializing in SBA 7(a) financing. Pioneer supports business buyers from LOI to funding—primarily for transactions between $1M–$5M—and has helped over 84 clients close and fund acquisitions. Their expertise ensures a smooth, transparent financing process tailored to each buyer’s goals.
About Calder Capital:
Founded in 2013, Calder Capital is a lower middle market investment bank providing mergers and acquisitions advisory services to business owners, entrepreneurs, family offices, and investors across the United States. Our dedicated team of professionals combines extensive industry experience, technological innovation, negotiation savvy, and key relationships to exhibit exceptional execution. Calder’s services include mergers and acquisitions advisory, private funds and capital markets advisory, and business valuations. To learn more, please visit http://caldergr.com.