Most buyers say they want to acquire a business. Very few are actually prepared to close one. In our February buy-side update, we explain what separates buyers who close from those who stall, plus share a few recent wins, current deal momentum, and how we evaluate buyer readiness before starting a search. Watch the 3-minute […]
February 2026 | Calder Capital’s Monthly Buy-Side Update Read More »
Calder Capital, a nationwide mergers and acquisitions advisory firm, is excited to welcome Bryan Clahassey as our newest Buy-Side Associate. Introducing Bryan: Hailing from East Grand Rapids, Michigan, Bryan brings a strong foundation in finance and economics along with early professional experience in the business services sector. He previously worked with US Signal and BHS Insurance, where he
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In January’s 4-minute update, we discuss a proposed SBA policy change, a confidential closing, recent market observations, and more. Have questions? We’ve answered the top buy-side FAQs here. Check out our clients who have been featured on the Acquiring Minds podcast: We have 2 searchers who recently closed deals with the Calder Capital Buy-Side team that
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Global mergers and acquisitions were strong in 2025 and entered 2026 with remarkable momentum. While much of the headlines in the J.P. Morgan M&A Market Outlook focus on mega-deals and transformative transactions well north of $1 billion, one of the most striking trends is the continued strength of cross-border dealmaking. Calder’s Sell-Side team and Buy-Side
Why International Buyers Are Targeting the U.S. Lower Middle Market Read More »
In less than 5-minutes, we review each buy-side transaction in 2025, identify the secret sauce in off-market deal making, and share our outlook for 2026! Have questions? We’ve answered the top buy-side FAQs here. Check out our clients who have been featured on the Acquiring Minds podcast: We have 2 searchers who recently closed deals with
2025 Buy-Side M&A Recap Read More »
Private equity has caught a lot of flak this year, and to be clear, that’s not our aim here. We have a deep respect for the profession and count many smart, hardworking PE professionals as friends and clients. They’re operating in a brutally difficult environment: quality deals are harder to source, competition is intense, multiples
Private Equity is Stuck, and No Playbook Can Fix It Read More »
Welcome to our November 2025 Buy-Side update! In November’s 6-minute update, we discuss whether it’s worth it to hire an advisor, along with analyzing a recent closing, and finally we review our outlook for the remainder of the year. Have questions? We’ve answered the top buy-side FAQs here. November 2025 Results: Check out our clients who
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A recent CNBC article by Cheryl Winokur Munk highlights how the One Big Beautiful Bill (OBBB) is reshaping the tax landscape for small business owners planning an exit. The law’s expansion of Qualified Small Business Stock (QSBS) benefits has already sparked new conversations between sellers, advisors, and M&A professionals with good reason. Under the OBBB,
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Calder Capital recently collaborated with Pioneer Capital Advisory, an SBA 7(a) Loan Broker, for a joint webinar focused on helping individual buyers stand out in an increasingly competitive business acquisition market. In this session, Calder’s Sam Scharich, Ben Sundquist, and Aidan Cote, along with the Pioneer Capital Advisory team, walked through what it really takes
How To Source & Finance A Business Acquisition, with Pioneer Capital Advisory Read More »
As of October 31, 2025, Calder Capital generated $15.4M in revenue, a 15% increase over the same period in 2024. This leap is supported by 45 closed deals, up from 39 in 2024, reinforcing Calder’s upward trajectory in a volatile lower middle market.
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