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Search funds have become one of the most popular paths to entrepreneurship through acquisition (ETA). More entrepreneurs are raising search capital, more investors are backing searchers, and more business schools are offering ETA-focused coursework than ever before.   Yet Stanford Graduate School of Business’s 2026 Search Fund Study reveals an important reality: acquiring a business has become significantly more difficult. They report that the journey […]

Calder Capital and its sister company, Small Business Deal Advisors (SBDA), closed 32 transactions through June 30th and charged into the second half of 2026 with strong momentum.  Despite a cautious M&A environment characterized by trade policy uncertainty, ongoing geopolitical tensions, global conflicts, and tighter credit standards, the firm’s new client engagement pace continues to trend upwards. New Sell-Side engagements increased year over year from 19 to 21 clients, a 10.5%

Summary Calder Capital is proud to announce that it has been recognized as the Best Investment Banking Business of the Year – United States as part of the 2026 M&A Today Global Awards, presented by Global Publishing Media Group (GPMG). The award recognizes firms demonstrating excellence, innovation, and outstanding performance in the mergers and acquisitions

Calder Capital is thrilled to announce the promotion of Alex Flechsig from Buy-Side Associate to Buy-Side Senior Associate.  Since joining Calder Capital in 2024, Alex has been a valued member of the firm’s Buy-Side team, supporting clients through their acquisition journeys. Alex has been critical in identifying proprietary, off-market acquisition opportunities that align with their specific goals and criteria.  In his new role as Buy-Side Senior Associate,

Calder Capital is thrilled to announce the promotion of Logan Theodorou from Buy-Side Associate to Buy-Side Senior Associate.  Since joining Calder Capital in 2024, Logan has become a valuable member of the firm’s Buy-Side team, supporting clients throughout the acquisition process by sourcing proprietary, off-market acquisition opportunities and helping identify business owners that match client-specific criteria. In his new role as Buy-Side Senior

Calder Capital, a nationwide mergers and acquisitions advisory firm, is thrilled to welcome Walid Houalla as our newest Sell-Side M&A Advisor.  Introducing Walid: Based in Farmington Hills, Michigan, Walid joins Calder Capital with a strong financial and lending background, along with a client-focused perspective. He previously worked at Oxford Bank, where he was an analyst, before he transitioned into a lending role. Prior to Oxford Bank, Walid worked at SBM Management, where he supported financial operations for

Calder Capital is proud to announce that the acquisition of EBW Electronics by ADAC was named Corporate/Strategic Deal of the Year ($10MM to $25MM) in the 17th Annual International M&A Awards. Calder Capital served ADAC of Grand Rapids, Michigan as its exclusive buy-side advisor in their acquisition of Holland, Michigan-based EBW Electronics.     Founded in 1992, EBW Electronics has

Financing conditions are one of the primary catalysts behind M&A momentum in the lower middle market. In 2026, one of the most consequential developments for U.S. manufacturing transactions came not from private credit markets, but from Washington D.C.  In late March, the U.S. Small Business Administration announced a new “Made in America Loan Guarantee,” increasing the SBA guarantee on qualifying manufacturing