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Individual Entrepreneur of Annville, PA, Acquires Mosquito Joe of Lancaster, PA
“Working with Calder Capital was an outstanding experience from start to finish. Their team was professional, responsive, and incredibly knowledgeable throughout the entire acquisition process, making what could have been a stressful transaction feel smooth and manageable. I truly appreciated their guidance, communication, and commitment to helping me successfully close the deal.”– Victoria Scurto, Owner, Mosquito Joe, Lancaster, PA…
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Individual Entrepreneur of Scarsdale, NY, Acquires Recycle Away of Bellows Falls, VT
“I engaged Calder for Buy-Side advisory, and they delivered. Calder excels at targeted off-market outreach and incisive white-glove deal support. Brad and Dominik helped me identify and close on a great business within 9 months of getting started. I give them my highest recommendation without reservation and plan to work with them on the next one.” –…
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Calder Capital’s Garrett Monroe Honored as a Recipient of The M&A Advisor’s Emerging Leaders Award
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 Parker Schaap Honored as a Recipient of The M&A Advisor’s Emerging Leaders Award
Summary Calder Capital is proud to announce that Parker Schaap, Buy-Side 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. Parker’s Recognition Since…
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Calder Capital’s Jakob Simonds Honored as a Recipient of The M&A Advisor’s Emerging Leaders Award
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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Inzo Technologies of Chesterfield, MO, Acquires DeMott Technical Solutions of Louisville, KY
“Jim and Dominik always made us feel, as the sellers, that they were looking out for our best interest as well. They really wanted to make it a win for all parties involved.” – Susan DeMott, Former Owner, DeMott Technical Solutions, Louisville, KY (Seller) Transaction Summary Calder Capital, a nationwide mergers and acquisitions advisory firm, is pleased to announce the successful…
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Steel Products Supplier of Kentucky Acquired by a Construction-Focused Strategic Buyer from Kentucky
“Calder Capital’s team are consummate professionals! My experience with their team was 5-star, based on their expertise and experience. Rudy and Jakob took a personal interest in my success. They offered solid advice while leaving the decision-making up to me and my team. They proved themselves to be the best in the business!” – Former…
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Inside the 2026 M&A Market: What’s Changed?
Calder Capital Founder and Managing Partner Max Friar recently met with Director of Operations Hannelore Jones for a candid discussion on the evolving state of the lower middle‑market M&A landscape. Drawing on Calder Capital’s experience advising on more than 380 completed transactions, the conversation covered everything from shifting seller behavior and buyer expectations to deal structure trends and the long-term outlook for transaction volume. What’s actually different now…
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April 2026 | Calder Capital’s Monthly Buy-Side Update
Most buyers think the search starts when they get on the phone with an owner. In reality, that’s often where buyers start making mistakes. In our April update, we share how Calder prepares buyers before they ever talk to owners, from refining the search and building the buyer story to mock intro calls and first-impression…
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Introducing AJ Wood: Calder Capital’s Newest Buy‑Side M&A Advisor
Calder Capital, a nationwide mergers and acquisitions advisory firm, is excited to welcome AJ Wood as our newest Buy‑Side M&A Advisor. Introducing AJ: Originally from Southwest Michigan, AJ is a professional with experience in finance and technology. He earned his undergraduate degree in Finance from Michigan State University and has held roles spanning asset management, higher education, and technology focused organizations. AJ’s professional experience includes serving as…
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Introducing Tess Foster: Calder Capital’s Newest Marketing and PR Associate
Calder Capital, a nationwide mergers and acquisitions advisory firm, is thrilled to welcome Tess Foster as our newest Marketing and PR Associate. Introducing Tess: Originally from St. Joseph, Michigan, Tess brings a solid foundation in marketing, communications, and relationship-building to Calder Capital. She gained valuable hands-on experience through her work with Gordon Food Service and Spider Marketing Group, where she…
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Introducing Piper O’Rourke: Calder Capital’s Newest Sell-Side Analyst
Calder Capital, a nationwide mergers and acquisitions advisory firm, is excited to welcome Piper O’Rourke as our newest Sell-Side Analyst. Introducing Piper: Originally from Frankenmuth, Michigan, Piper has experience in finance and accounting, along with early professional experience spanning both retail and public accounting. She previously worked as an Audit and Assurance Intern at BDO USA, prior to her one-year…
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Introducing Jamie Carlstedt: Calder Capital’s New Buy-Side M&A Advisor
Calder Capital, a nationwide mergers and acquisitions advisory firm, is thrilled to welcome Jamie Carlstedt as our newest Buy-Side M&A Advisor. Introducing Jamie: Originally from Rochester Hills, Michigan, Jamie has a strong foundation in investment banking and principal investing, along with hands-on experience across multiple middle-market companies. He began his career in investment banking at Goldman Sachs in…
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Calder Capital Wins Gold Stevie Award in the 2026 American Business Awards
Calder Capital has been named a Gold Stevie Award winner in the Financial Services – Medium category in the 24th Annual American Business Awards. The Gold Stevie Award recognizes Calder’s growth and momentum between July 2024 and November 2025. Within this time period, Calder Capital has: Additionally, between January 2025 to November 2025, Calder closed a record 54 deals and achieved a 15% increase in revenue. Together, these achievements illustrate…
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Calder Capital Recognized as a Top 3 M&A Advisor for Process Efficiency, Named to Axial Advisor 100
Calder Capital proudly announces that it has been named a Top 3 M&A Advisor for process efficiency in the Axial Advisor 100 Report. This recognition from Axial honors the most highly regarded lower middle market sell-side M&A firms in North America. The recognition was earned through an Axial member survey, which asked acquirers to identify the investment banks and M&A firms they trust and respect most across…
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Introducing Matthew Wynes: Calder Capital’s Newest Sell-Side Analyst
Calder Capital, a nationwide mergers and acquisitions advisory firm, is excited to welcome Matthew Wynes as our newest Sell-Side Analyst. Introducing Matt: Originally from Sturgis, Michigan, Matt brings a strong foundation in finance and marketing, paired with hands-on experience supporting organizations at both the community and financial institution levels. He previously worked at St. Joseph County United…
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Calder Capital Announces Promotion of Em Medich to CRM & Data Operations Manager
Calder Capital is ecstatic to announce the promotion of Em Medich from CRM Administrator to CRM & Data Operations Manager. As CRM Administrator, Em led the management of Calder’s CRM, improved the way Sell-Side and Buy-Side teams use our database, advised lead generation efforts, and took great strides in improving both database administration and data quality. In their new role as CRM & Data Operations Manager, Em will lead ownership of the firm’s CRM, automation,…
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Calder Capital Interview Guide
Thank you for your interest in joining Calder Capital, we appreciate you taking the time to learn more about our team and our hiring process. Are you interested in joining our team? Check out this guide to learn more! What to Expect When You Apply to Calder Capital We know applying for a job can…
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Calder Capital & SBDA Kick Off 2026 with Strong Q1 Performance, Continuing Record Momentum
Calder Capital and its sister company, Small Business Deal Advisors (SBDA), opened 2026 with strong momentum, closing 12 transactions through March 31, 2026 and achieving 7% revenue growth compared to Q1 2025. Despite ongoing market headwinds, including tariffs, geopolitical uncertainty, global conflict, and tighter, more selective financing conditions, the firm’s deal pace remains active. Compared to Q1 2025, total new engagements on the sell-side…
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Strata Landscape Services of Los Angeles, CA, Acquires Venco Western, Inc. of Oxnard, CA
“In our engagement, Calder Capital brought forward great, off-market companies for my team’s review. Sam, Hannah, and Parker did a great job representing Strata to sellers, and I certainly trusted Calder to execute on our acquisition mandates.” – Justin Crandall, CEO, Strata Landscape Services, Los Angeles, CA (Buyer) Transaction Summary Calder Capital, a nationwide mergers…
