Joe Prudden of Big Shoulders Capital, a Chicago-based private investment group, recently shared why his firm continues to work with Calder Capital across multiple transactions. After purchasing a West Michigan business represented by Calder, Big Shoulders engaged Calder’s Sell-Side team to sell one of its businesses and is now working with the Calder Capital Buy-Side […]
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In this Q2 2026 sell-side update, Garrett Monroe of Calder Capital discusses the continued strength of the lower middle market for business owners considering selling a business. Seller engagement remains elevated, with more owners pursuing valuations, succession planning discussions, and exit strategies. However, despite increased market activity, transactions continue to move through longer diligence processes
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Business owners considering a sale are entering a more deliberate lower middle-market M&A environment in the second half of 2026. Buyers remain active and well-capitalized, but they are taking longer to conduct diligence and evaluate risk. In this video, Calder Capital Founder and Managing Partner Max Friar shares what Calder is seeing as the market
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Halfway through 2026 our buy-side team has closed 16 acquisitions, with 25 more currently under LOI. In our June update, Sam Scharich, Buy-Side Managing Director, runs through every closing from the first half of the year — from a 40-year-old aerospace and defense manufacturer to a 150-year-old family lumber business, and a lot in between.
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Calder Capital and its sister company, Small Business Deal Advisors (SBDA), closed 32 transactions through June 30th and charged into the second half of 2026 with strong momentum. Despite a cautious M&A environment characterized by trade policy uncertainty, ongoing geopolitical tensions, global conflicts, and tighter credit standards, the firm’s new client engagement pace continues to trend upwards. New Sell-Side engagements increased year over year from 19 to 21 clients, a 10.5%
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Summary Calder Capital is proud to announce that it has been recognized as the Best Investment Banking Business of the Year – United States as part of the 2026 M&A Today Global Awards, presented by Global Publishing Media Group (GPMG). The award recognizes firms demonstrating excellence, innovation, and outstanding performance in the mergers and acquisitions
In 2025, Calder Capital experienced a 15% increase in revenue over 2024. This jump occurred due to 58 closed deals, up from 46 in 2024. 10 deals were closed by Calder Capital in Q4, as Calder continues its growth trajectory in an M&A environment that has posed new geopolitical and economic challenges.
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Calder Capital is thrilled to announce the promotion of Alex Flechsig from Buy-Side Associate to Buy-Side Senior Associate. Since joining Calder Capital in 2024, Alex has been a valued member of the firm’s Buy-Side team, supporting clients through their acquisition journeys. Alex has been critical in identifying proprietary, off-market acquisition opportunities that align with their specific goals and criteria. In his new role as Buy-Side Senior Associate,
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Calder Capital is thrilled to announce the promotion of Logan Theodorou from Buy-Side Associate to Buy-Side Senior Associate. Since joining Calder Capital in 2024, Logan has become a valuable member of the firm’s Buy-Side team, supporting clients throughout the acquisition process by sourcing proprietary, off-market acquisition opportunities and helping identify business owners that match client-specific criteria. In his new role as Buy-Side Senior
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Paul Callahan, a former buy-side client of Calder Capital, was recently featured on Acquiring Minds, a podcast for entrepreneurs who buy businesses. Paul’s journey through the acquisition process of Metro Metal Works offers valuable insights, and we’re honored to have worked with him. Tune in to hear his story and learn more about the strategies
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