About Us / Culture

Calder Capital, LLC is a lower middle market M&A Advisory Firm focused on representing sellers of industrial, distribution, and business services companies with enterprise value from $1-100MM; and strategic buyers seeking platform and bolt-on acquisitions in the same market segments.

Our core focus is to bring the market to our clients. For seller clients, this means confidential and aggressive marketing to attract significant interest from qualified buyers. We are focused on administrative automation and streamlined processes to maximize competitive offers. For buyer clients, we use the same focused, aggressive, and smart automation and outreach to maximize the number of off-market sellers that are introduced to our clients.

The results are clear; year-over-year growth and record-breaking progress in transactions closed and satisfied clients. Calder offers a very fast-paced and entrepreneurial environment where the learning and growth of our staff and associates are prioritized, and the truth is expected.

Learning and growth are not a one-way street, however. Staff is expected to critically think, solve problems, and think on their feet. The truth and abiding by a code of ethics are of preeminent importance. Our team feels compelled to make difference, to impact prospects, clients, and Calder's business positively, even if that means periodic discomfort.

Bruce Chapman, VP of Finance and Co-Owner, Midwest Timer Service, Inc. (Buyer)

If you’re searching for the best business brokers in Grand Rapids, Michigan, look no further. Please read what these business owners are saying about working with the principals of Calder Capital:

We hope to work with Calder Capital again on our next acquisition and would certainly call them when the times comes to sell our business as well. I would not hesitate recommending their firm to anyone contemplating a business acquisition or sale and can confidently say the cost of their service was the best investment we have ever made. Thank you, Max and Patrick, for your outstanding service!”

– Bruce Chapman, VP of Finance and Co-Owner, Midwest Timer Service, Inc. (Buyer)

Tom Erickson, Founder, Erickson Electric Service, Grand Haven, Michigan (Seller)

“Pankaj, thank you for your tremendous effort. We are very happy with the sale of our business to C&S and we couldn’t have done it without you!”

Arlen H. Smith, Founder, Central Interconnect, Inc. (Seller)

“Max, selling my business was one of the hardest decisions of my life and I truly appreciate your persistence. I’m fully confident than Neil and Wade can take Central Interconnect to the next level. You did an excellent job at bringing me a qualified buyer. Thank you!”

Neil Brown & Wade Thompson, Owners, Central Interconnect, Inc. (Buyer)

“Max, we want to thank you for your patience and persistence. Although you represented the Seller, your help and guidance through the long and rigorous process of buying a business was invaluable and we couldn’t have done it without you!”

Kyle Harvey, Product Manager, Extol, Inc., Zeeland, Michigan (Seller)

“We are very pleased to say that within 30 days Calder had produced 5 attractive offers for our ErgoStation product line from very qualified buyers! We successfully consummated a transaction in less than 3 months and are extremely pleased with the outcome. Most importantly, Calder found us a buyer with similar values and expectations as Extol, which made the transaction a joy to work on. We would definitely recommend Calder Capital!”

Andrew Porter, AJ Porter Holdings, Buyer of White Ware, Inc.

“Please know that you guys are rock stars! Ghazey was amazing to work with. I can’t say enough good things about you guys. I’ve worked with several brokers on my journey to closing this deal, and Ghazey was by FAR the best! Keep up the good work.”

Robert Palm, Founder, Palm & Associates, Inc. (Seller)

“I was extremely impressed by how diligently Ghazey Aleck and Calder Capital worked to bring the right buyer. Not only did Calder bring the best fit, but I knew that they had left no stone unturned in doing so. I am very pleased to recommend Calder Capital to any buyer or seller. Thank you!”

Mark Reinhart, President & CEO, Award Window Cleaning Services, Inc. (Buyer)

“Rick, your persistence was certainly appreciated. Even though you worked for the Seller, I very much appreciate the team effort you made to get this to the finish line!”

Nate Wood, Founder, Blue Sky Window Cleaners, LLC (Seller)

“As I decided to list my business with Calder Capital, it became clear I had made the right choice quite quickly. Rick sent me a questionnaire which brought up all the potential questions a buyer would want to know the answers to. Then as the listing process went on, Rick continued to pursue leads and exercise persistence which lead to the acquisition of Blue Sky by Award! Throughout the process Rick was a great supporter and good listener, giving valuable insight to the process and continued reassurance that all the details were handled. I want to say Thank You to the Calder Capital team for helping me find a quality buyer for my business!”

Andrew Samrick, Owner, Blue Star Automation / Blue Star Family Holdings LLC (Buyer)

“Max and his team did a great job for the seller. Although Calder represented the seller, I enjoyed working with them as a buyer. They worked hard for their client and ultimately for the deal. I hope that this is the beginning of many more successful transactions!”