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Max L. Friar Named A 2025 Notable Leader in Finance by Crain’s Grand Rapids Business

Calder Capital is proud to announce that its Founder and Managing Partner, Max Friar, has been recognized as a Crain’s Grand Rapids Business 2025 Notable Leader in Finance.  The Crain’s Grand Rapids Notable Leaders in Finance list honors senior financial professionals in West Michigan who have made a lasting and measurable impact. To be considered […]

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Calder Capital & SBDA Blaze into Second Half of 2025 with 35 Closings, 35% Revenue Growth

Calder Capital & Small Business Deal Advisors surged through the first half of 2025, achieving 35 closings and 35%+ revenue growth year-over-year. While market headwinds persist: owner hesitation, geopolitical tensions, and tariff uncertainty, the firm’s pace remains blistering. New sell-side engagements are up 54%, and buy-side engagements have skyrocketed 240%. “This is the first time

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How Individual Buyers Can Compete with Private Equity

Calder Capital’s Buy-Side Director, Sam Scharich, recently joined Matthias Smith, Founder of Pioneer Capital Advisory, for a webinar on how individual buyers can successfully compete with private equity in today’s competitive M&A environment. Watch the full discussion below! What’s the key to standing out in a crowded buyer field? Sam and Matthias explore actionable strategies:

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The Acquisition of Portland Products Named Crain’s Grand Rapids 2025 Manufacturing Deal of the Year

Calder Capital is proud to announce that the acquisition of Portland Products of Portland, MI, by Rick Slater and Ben Greve, backed by Sleeping Giant Capital of Kalamazoo, MI, has been named Crain’s Grand Rapids 2025 Deal of the Year in the Manufacturing category. This prestigious recognition by Crain’s serves to highlight transactions that create

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Introducing Aidan Cote: Calder Capital Buy-Side Search Director

Calder Capital, a nationwide mergers and acquisitions advisory firm, is thrilled to welcome Aidan Cote as our newest Buy-Side Search Director. Introducing Aidan Originally from Rockford, Michigan, Aidan brings a diverse background in finance, sales, and business strategy. He has previously worked at Sleeping Giant Capital, North American Senior Benefits, 44 North, and Innovia Wealth,

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Calder Capital Honored as a Bronze Stevie® Award Winner in 2025 American Business Awards®

Stevie winners will be presented their awards on Tuesday, June 10 in New York. Calder Capital has been named the winner of the Bronze Stevie® Award in the Financial Services Company of the Year, Medium category in the 23rd Annual American Business Awards®.  Between 2023 and 2025, Calder Capital, an emerging national leader in lower

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Is It A Good Time To Buy A Business?​

In today’s volatile economic climate, many prospective business buyers hesitate, waiting for more stability before making significant investments. However, history and current market dynamics suggest that periods of uncertainty often present the most compelling opportunities. As Warren Buffett famously advised, “Be fearful when others are greedy, and greedy when others are fearful.”​ The Current Economic

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Patrick Robey of Calder Capital Recognized as Dealmaker of the Year

Calder Capital proudly announces that Patrick Robey, a key member of its mergers and acquisitions advisory team, has been recognized by Crain’s Grand Rapids Business in their prestigious 2025 M&A Deals and Dealmakers Awards. As an investment banker who advised on numerous notable or complex deals over the last year, Patrick has been recognized as

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Calder Capital Opens 2025 with Momentum: 19 Deals Closed and First Middle Market SaaS Exit Achieved

Calder Capital began 2025 with a strong showing, closing 19 transactions in Q1 and marking a significant milestone, our first Middle Market SaaS business sale. While navigating a market that remains cautious due to interest rate uncertainty, lender conservatism, geopolitical concerns, and mixed economic data, Calder is providing consistent execution and a steady pipeline. Calder

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Calder Capital Listed on 2025 Inc. Regionals: Midwest List of Fastest-Growing Private Companies

Calder Capital, a nationwide M&A firm headquartered in Grand Rapids, Michigan has climbed the ranks to No. 30 on Inc.’s fifth annual Inc. Regionals: Midwest list. This prestigious ranking by Inc. recognizes the fastest-growing private companies in the Midwest, including Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota, and Wisconsin.

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