Calder Capital is pleased to announce the promotion of Jonathan Dykstra from Sell-Side Associate to Sell-Side Director of Operations. As an Associate, Jonathan oversaw analyst and intern work, supported advisors with due diligence and transaction execution in lower middle market deals, worked on valuations and marketing materials, and presented valuation analyses to clients. As the […]
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
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Often, business owners hear from potential buyers out of the blue. A message may come in from a private equity firm, a strategic operator, or an investment group expressing interest in a conversation. They typically compliment the owner, point to your company’s position in the market, and suggest there’s alignment with their investment goals, and
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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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Guest post by Matthias Smith, Founder, Pioneer Capital Advisory When the federal government shuts down its operations, the ripple effects extend far beyond Washington. In my world, many of the entrepreneurs and business buyers who depend on Small Business Administration financing are in limbo. As a federal program, the SBA 7(a) loan initiative operates only
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In this month’s Sell-Side Q/A session, Garrett Monroe, Sell-Side Managing Director at Calder Capital, sits down with Jack Garrett, Associate at NAI Wisinski of West Michigan, to discuss how real estate ownership and leasing decisions influence business valuations, deal structures, and transaction outcomes. Whether you own or lease your business’s property can significantly affect your
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Welcome to our September 2025 Sell-Side Update! In this September 2025 Sell-Side Update, Garrett Monroe, Sell-Side Director at Calder Capital, sits down with Randall Hesselink, Partner at Helmholdt & Company, to share real-world examples of tax planning strategies that have saved sellers tens of thousands, even millions. Learn how converting from a C-Corp to an
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Calder Capital is excited to announce the formalization of its leadership team in promoting three team members: Garrett Monroe, Hannelore Jones, and Sam Scharich. Necessary for Calder’s present size and continued growth aspirations, Garrett, Hannelore, and Sam have been formally promoted to senior leadership positions, marking a new phase of alignment within the firm. With
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Through May 2025, Calder Capital generated $8.09M in revenue, a 68.9% increase over the $4.79M earned in the same period of 2024. This growth has been off the back of 28 closed deals vs 16 during the same period in 2024. This substantial year-over-year growth reflects Calder’s increasing dominance in the lower middle market and ability to buck trends despite significant macro uncertainty.
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Welcome to our August 2025 Sell-Side Update! In this August 2025 Sell-Side Update, Garrett Monroe, Sell-Side Director at Calder Capital, sits down with Ryan McCaslin, Partner at EHTC Transaction Advisory Services, to break down why a QofE is so critical for business sellers. A Quality of Earnings report goes beyond standard financial statements. It provides
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