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Introducing Jamie Carlstedt: Calder Capital’s New Buy-Side M&A Advisor

Calder Capital, a nationwide mergers and acquisitions advisory firm, is thrilled to welcome Jamie Carlstedt as our newest Buy-Side M&A Advisor. Introducing Jamie: Originally from Rochester Hills, Michigan, Jamie has a strong foundation in investment banking and principal investing, along with hands-on experience across multiple middle-market companies. He began his career in investment banking at Goldman Sachs in […]

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Calder Capital Wins Gold Stevie Award in the 2026 American Business Awards

Calder Capital has been named a Gold Stevie Award winner in the Financial Services – Medium category in the 24th Annual American Business Awards. The Gold Stevie Award recognizes Calder’s growth and momentum between July 2024 and November 2025. Within this time period, Calder Capital has:  Additionally, between January 2025 to November 2025, Calder closed a record 54 deals and achieved a 15% increase in revenue. Together, these achievements illustrate

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Calder Capital Recognized as a Top 3 M&A Advisor for Process Effectiveness, Named to Axial Advisor 100 

Calder Capital proudly announces that it has been named a Top 3 M&A Advisor for process effectiveness in the Axial Advisor 100 Report. This recognition from Axial honors the most highly regarded lower middle market sell-side M&A firms in North America.  The recognition was earned through an Axial member survey, which asked acquirers to identify the investment banks and M&A firms they trust and respect most across

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Introducing Matthew Wynes: Calder Capital’s Newest Sell-Side Analyst

Calder Capital, a nationwide mergers and acquisitions advisory firm, is excited to welcome Matthew Wynes as our newest Sell-Side Analyst. Introducing Matt: Originally from Sturgis, Michigan, Matt brings a strong foundation in finance and marketing, paired with hands-on experience supporting organizations at both the community and financial institution levels. He previously worked at St. Joseph County United

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Calder Capital Announces Promotion of Em Medich to CRM & Data Operations Manager 

Calder Capital is ecstatic to announce the promotion of Em Medich from CRM Administrator to CRM & Data Operations Manager.  As CRM Administrator, Em led the management of Calder’s CRM, improved the way Sell-Side and Buy-Side teams use our database, advised lead generation efforts, and took great strides in improving both database administration and data quality. In their new role as CRM & Data Operations Manager, Em will lead ownership of the firm’s CRM, automation,

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Calder Capital & SBDA Kick Off 2026 with Strong Q1 Performance, Continuing Record Momentum

Calder Capital and its sister company, Small Business Deal Advisors (SBDA), opened 2026 with strong momentum, closing 12 transactions through March 31, 2026 and achieving 7% revenue growth compared to Q1 2025.  Despite ongoing market headwinds, including tariffs, geopolitical uncertainty, global conflict, and tighter, more selective financing conditions, the firm’s deal pace remains active. Compared to Q1 2025, total new engagements on the sell-side

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Introducing Ken Trupke: Calder Capital’s Newest Buy-Side M&A Advisor

Calder Capital, a nationwide mergers and acquisitions advisory firm, is excited to welcome Ken Trupke as our newest Buy-Side M&A Advisor. Introducing Ken: Originally from the Milwaukee area and now residing in the Grand Rapids, Michigan area, Ken brings decades of hands-on business leadership and advisory experience to Calder Capital. He began his career in consulting with Price

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Calder Capital: Q1 2026 Sell-Side M&A Recap

In this Q1 2026 sell-side update, Garrett Monroe of Calder Capital breaks down a major shift in the market for business owners considering selling a business. Seller engagement is rising significantly, with more owners entering the market earlier and seeking valuations, yet deal closings remain slower due to cautious buyers, extended diligence timelines, and evolving

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March 2026 | Calder Capital’s Monthly Buy-Side Update

There’s been a major shift in acquisition financing that buyers should be paying attention to, especially in manufacturing. In this month’s update, we break down the new SBA incentives, what they actually mean for deal financing, and why we’re seeing a steady increase in activity across certain sectors. We also share a quick update on

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