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Written by Max Friar, Founder and Managing Partner at Calder Capital Earlier this year, I presented a business owner with a detailed valuation of his company. The business generated roughly $1.2 million of EBITDA, and our conclusion – backed by my six transparent data points and our experience – was that likely offers would fall […]

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Calder Capital Ranked #6 on Axial’s H1 2026 Lower Middle Market M&A Advisor League Table

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Summary Calder Capital, a leading nationwide mergers and acquisitions advisory firm, proudly announces that it has been recognized as a Top 10 Lower Middle Market M&A Advisor for the first half of 2026 by Axial, a leading private deal network. Calder Capital was ranked #6 overall on Axial’s Semi-Annual League Table.  Axial has recognized Calder

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Calder Capital Earns Fifth Appearance on the Inc. 5000 List of America’s Fastest-Growing Private Companies

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Calder Capital Named to the 2026 Inc. 5000 Inc. revealed that Calder Capital, a leading nationwide M&A Advisory Firm, has earned the rank of No. 2,808 on the 2026 Inc. 5000, Inc.’s prestigious annual list of the fastest-growing private companies in the United States.   This marks Calder Capital’s fifth appearance on the list. As of 2026, only 387 companies in the United States have attained this

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Client Testimonial: Joe Prudden, Big Shoulders Capital

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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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Calder Capital: Q2 2026 Sell-Side M&A Recap

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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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Calder Capital’s Mid-2026 Lower Middle Market M&A Update

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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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Q1 2026 Market Update

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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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Calder Capital’s Jon Pastoor Honored as a Recipient of The M&A Advisor’s Emerging Leaders Award

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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

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Calder Capital’s Garrett Monroe Honored as a Recipient of The M&A Advisor’s Emerging Leaders Award

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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

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Calder Capital’s Jakob Simonds Honored as a Recipient of The M&A Advisor’s Emerging Leaders Award

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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

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