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Calder Capital Ranked #6 on Axial’s H1 2026 Lower Middle Market M&A Advisor League Table
Summary Calder Capital, a leading nationwide mergers and acquisitions advisory firm, proudly announces that it has been recognized as a Top 10 Lower Middle Market M&A Advisor for the first half of 2026 by Axial, a leading private deal network. Calder Capital was ranked #6 overall on Axial’s Semi-Annual League Table. Axial has recognized Calder…
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Introducing Erik Records: Calder Capital Buy-Side M&A Advisor
Calder Capital, a nationwide mergers and acquisitions advisory firm, is excited to welcome Erik Records as our newest Buy-Side M&A Advisor. Introducing Erik: Originally from Tustin, California and residing in Newport Beach, Erik joins Calder Capital with extensive experience across finance, investment, insurance, as well as mergers and acquisitions. Prior to joining Calder Capital, Erik held…
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Calder Capital Earns Fifth Appearance on the Inc. 5000 List of America’s Fastest-Growing Private Companies
Calder Capital Named to the 2026 Inc. 5000 Inc. revealed that Calder Capital, a leading nationwide M&A Advisory Firm, has earned the rank of No. 2,808 on the 2026 Inc. 5000, Inc.’s prestigious annual list of the fastest-growing private companies in the United States. This marks Calder Capital’s fifth appearance on the list. As of 2026, only 387 companies in the United States have attained this…
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WaterSolve of Caledonia, MI, acquired by Solution Group of Indianapolis, IN
“This was the second deal I’ve done with Calder Capital. Working with Patrick Robey on both the Buy Side, as well as the Sell Side, was an outstanding experience. From the very beginning, he and his team have demonstrated professionalism, integrity, and deep understanding of my business and the market. He guided us through every step of the process, kept us well informed, and provided thoughtful…
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Midwest, U.S.A.-Based Stocking Distributor Acquires Pacific Coast, U.S.A.-Headquartered Water Treatment Equipment Distributor
Transaction Summary Calder Capital, a nationwide mergers and acquisitions advisory firm, is delighted to announce the successful acquisition of a Pacific Coast, U.S.A.-based water treatment equipment distributor by a Midwest, U.S.A.-based stocking distributor. The Acquisition Story The Buyer is a family-owned stocking distributor serving the water treatment, agriculture, lawn care, beverage, and car wash industries.…
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Independent Entrepreneur of Newtown, PA, Acquires Topsis Consulting of Newtown, PA
Transaction Summary Calder Capital, a nationwide mergers and acquisitions advisory firm, is pleased to announce the successful acquisition of Topsis Consulting of Newtown, Pennsylvania, by Justin Poggioli of Newtown, Pennsylvania. The Acquisition Story Justin Poggioli is a businessman with a background in Salesforce, professional services, customer experience, and operations. Poggioli engaged Calder’s Buy-Side team to identify and evaluate acquisition opportunities aligned with his goal…
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Buyer Testimonial: Paul Callahan, Metro Metal Works
Paul Callahan, Founder and Managing Partner of Seddon Point Capital, recently shared his experience working with Calder Capital throughout the acquisition of Metro Metal Works, a precision metal fabrication and welding company based in McDonough, Georgia. Seeking a Georgia-based manufacturing business with long-term growth potential, Paul partnered with Calder Capital’s Buy-Side team to help source, evaluate, and acquire the right…
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Buyer Testimonial: Austin Barrett, Kimbrell’s Kustom Machine Shop
Austin Barrett, Founder & Partner of Kingdom Venture Funds, recently shared his experience working with Calder Capital. After conducting a self-funded search while working full-time, Austin partnered with Calder Capital’s Buy-Side team to help identify and acquire the right manufacturing business. In this testimonial, he speaks about his acquisition search and successful purchase of Kimbrell’s Kustom Machine Shop, a Texas-based precision machining and metal fabrication company. …
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Behnke Dedicated & Logistics of Battle Creek, MI, Acquires AG Freight, LLC of Piedmont, SC
“Patrick and Edson did what they said they’d do. They brought us real off-market opportunities, kept the process moving, and were straight with us when issues came up in diligence. Going from engagement to close in about six months on an out-of-state deal says a lot about how they run their process.” – Ben Behnke,…
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Richfield Trailer Supply of Flint, MI, acquired by Morrill Enterprises of Grand Rapids, MI
“I greatly appreciated the team approach that Calder takes with its buyside clients. Hannah, Alex, Matt, and the people in the background supporting them all had a role to play in my acquisition journey and ultimate success. Alex made the calls and scheduled the appointments. Matt advised on deal points and helped coordinate with the sellers and their team.…
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Industrial Quick Search (IQS) of Grand Rapids, MI, Acquired by Independent Sponsor of Richmond, VA
“Calder Capital was incredibly professional, consistent, and thorough. Their responsiveness to diligence questions and deal negotiations was fantastic, helping the Seller and me move forward efficiently through the process. I really appreciated their communication and process management from first signing the NDA all the way through the deal closing. They were knowledgeable and engaged in…
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Acquisition Search Is Getting Harder: Takeaways from Stanford’s 2026 Search Fund Study
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…
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Model Die & Mold, Inc. of Wyoming, Michigan, Acquired by Maynards Industries USA, LLC of Southfield, Michigan
Transaction Summary Calder Capital, a nationwide mergers and acquisitions advisory firm, is pleased to announce the successful acquisition of Model Die & Mold, Inc. of Wyoming, Michigan, by Maynards Industries USA, LLC of Southfield, Michigan. The Acquisition Story Model Die & Mold is a second-generation, family-owned West Michigan business. It was founded in 1966 and was led and owned by Gordon Brown since 2011. The Company specializes in…
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Individual Entrepreneur of Marblehead, MA, Acquires ARK Engineering & Technical Services, Inc, and ARK Field Services, LLC of Braintree, MA, and Winter Haven, FL
“I enjoyed working with Shane and Francesco and their team through this sale process. I will be referring them to people who are considering Buy-side representation. I recall the initial cold call I received from Francesco and the conversation I had with him about my company and the industries we serviced. He was excited about…
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Client Testimonial: Joe Prudden, Big Shoulders Capital
Joe Prudden of Big Shoulders Capital, a Chicago-based private investment group, recently shared why his firm continues to work with Calder Capital across multiple transactions. After purchasing a West Michigan business represented by Calder, Big Shoulders engaged Calder’s Sell-Side team to sell one of its businesses and is now working with the Calder Capital Buy-Side…
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Calder Capital: Q2 2026 Sell-Side M&A Recap
In this Q2 2026 sell-side update, Garrett Monroe of Calder Capital discusses the continued strength of the lower middle market for business owners considering selling a business. Seller engagement remains elevated, with more owners pursuing valuations, succession planning discussions, and exit strategies. However, despite increased market activity, transactions continue to move through longer diligence processes…
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Calder Capital’s Mid-2026 Lower Middle Market M&A Update
Business owners considering a sale are entering a more deliberate lower middle-market M&A environment in the second half of 2026. Buyers remain active and well-capitalized, but they are taking longer to conduct diligence and evaluate risk. In this video, Calder Capital Founder and Managing Partner Max Friar shares what Calder is seeing as the market…
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Seven Circles Ventures of Hudsonville, MI, Acquires Minority Stake in Van Der Kolk Plumbing of Zeeland, MI
Transaction Summary Calder Capital, a nationwide mergers and acquisitions advisory firm, is pleased to announce that Seven Circles Ventures of Hudsonville, Michigan, has acquired a minority stake in Van Der Kolk Plumbing of Zeeland, Michigan. The Acquisition Story Seven Circles Ventures is led by Chris Kunnen and Kevin Havert, West Michigan business leaders focused on partnering with owner-led companies…
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June 2026 Recap | Calder Capital’s Monthly Buy-Side Update
Halfway through 2026 our buy-side team has closed 16 acquisitions, with 25 more currently under LOI. In our June update, Sam Scharich, Buy-Side Managing Director, runs through every closing from the first half of the year — from a 40-year-old aerospace and defense manufacturer to a 150-year-old family lumber business, and a lot in between.…
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Calder Capital & SBDA Charge into Second Half of 2026 with 32 Closings
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%…
