New York, New York – Calder Capital is proud to announce that it has been recognized as a finalist for Investment Bank of the Year – Middle Market in The M&A Advisor’s 24th Annual M&A Advisor Awards.
Founded in 2013, Calder Capital has grown into one of the nation’s leading M&A advisory firms. With a focus on transactions between $1–100M in enterprise value, Calder has successfully closed more than 350+ transactions across industries, including: manufacturing, distribution, business services, construction, and more. The firm offers comprehensive sell-side and buy-side services, valuation expertise, and market outreach programs that have made it a trusted partner for business owners, entrepreneurs, family offices, financial buyers, and investors nationwide.
A dominant force in the lower middle market, Calder consistently outpaces national benchmarks for deal success and volume in both Buy-Side and Sell-Side engagements. One differentiator of our Sell-Side is our proprietary and scalable buyer generation engine, combining a custom database of over 350,000+ contacts, automation, and a rigorous marketing cadence. In the case of Courtesy Driving School, 240 qualified buyers received the CIM and 38 submitted offers, demonstrating Calder’s ability to drive serious competition in record time. Meanwhile, Calder Capital’s Buy-Side gold clients are guaranteed 10 introductions with sellers that meet their criteria (or they don’t pay) and often pay a .5x EBITDA multiple less than fair market value for these businesses.
“We are honored to be recognized among the nation’s leading middle market investment banks,” said Max Friar, Managing Partner of Calder Capital. “We’ve built Calder around a culture of relentless execution and client-first service, and it’s rewarding to see that work acknowledged on a national stage. Congratulations to our entire team for earning this achievement; amid a challenging and volatile M&A environment, our team has delivered exceptional results for our clients.”
“These exceptional individuals and firms have truly set themselves apart from a remarkable pool of candidates,” stated Roger Aguinaldo, Founder and CEO of The M&A Advisor. “Given the challenges and volatility in the M&A landscape over the past few years, we are proud to recognize the top transactions, firms, and professionals who exemplify the highest standards of excellence in their field.”
Winners will be unveiled at The M&A Advisor’s prestigious, annual Black-Tie Awards Gala, held during the 2025 Future of Dealmaking Summit on November 18 & 19 in New York City. An independent panel of industry experts will evaluate the finalists and select winners in each category, to be announced live at the Gala.
For a complete list of the award finalists from the 24th Annual M&A Advisor Awards, please click here.
About The M&A Advisor:
Now in its 27th year, The M&A Advisor was founded to offer insights and intelligence on mergers and acquisitions, establishing the industry’s leading media outlet in 1998. Today, the firm is recognized as the world’s premier leadership organization for mergers & acquisitions, restructuring, and corporate finance professionals, delivering a range of integrated services to accelerate the pace of dealmaking. Learn more at www.MAAdvisor.com.
About Calder Capital:
Founded in 2013, Calder Capital is a cross-industry mergers and acquisitions advisory firm with offices across the United States. Calder provides valuation, sell-side, and buy-side services. We are nationally recognized for excellence in advising $1-100M enterprise value transactions in manufacturing, construction, distribution, and business services. Calder serves business owners, entrepreneurs, family offices, financial buyers, and investors. Learn more at www.CalderGR.com.