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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Calder Capital’s Q1 2026 Market Update Calder Capital Performance In Q1 2026, Calder Capital experienced a 7% increase in revenue over Q1 2025. This jump occurred due to 12 closed deals, despite ongoing market headwinds, including tariffs, geopolitical uncertainty, global conflict, and tighter, more selective financing conditions. Compared to Q1 2025, total new sell-side engagements increased, with 14
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Summary Calder Capital is enthralled to announce that Jon Pastoor, Sell-Side M&A Advisor, has been named a winner of The M&A Advisor’s 17th Annual Emerging Leaders Awards. This national recognition honors top-performing M&A, financing, and turnaround professionals under the age of 40 who have made notable contributions to the industry and their communities. Jon’s Recognition
Summary Calder Capital is pleased to announce that Garrett Monroe, Sell-Side Managing Director, has been named a winner of The M&A Advisor’s 17th Annual Emerging Leaders Awards. This national recognition honors top-performing M&A, financing, and turnaround professionals under the age of 40 who have made notable contributions to the industry and their communities. Garrett’s Recognition
Summary Calder Capital is thrilled to announce that Jakob Simonds, Sell-Side M&A Advisor, has been named a winner of The M&A Advisor’s 17th Annual Emerging Leaders Awards. This national recognition honors top-performing M&A, financing, and turnaround professionals under the age of 40 who have made notable contributions to the industry and their communities. Jakob’s Recognition Jakob Simonds joined Calder Capital in 2021 as an intern and, within nine
Calder Capital, a nationwide mergers and acquisitions advisory firm, is excited to welcome Piper O’Rourke as our newest Sell-Side Analyst. Introducing Piper: Originally from Frankenmuth, Michigan, Piper has experience in finance and accounting, along with early professional experience spanning both retail and public accounting. She previously worked as an Audit and Assurance Intern at BDO USA, prior to her one-year
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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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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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