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Calder Capital’s Hannah Nabhan Inducted into DealStats Hall of Fame for 2025
Calder Capital is proud to announce that Calder Capital Buy-Side Director Hannah Nabhan has been named a 2025 inductee into the DealStats Hall of Fame, a national recognition honoring top contributors to one of the leading databases of private-company M&A transactions. The DealStats database, maintained by Business Valuation Resources (BVR), is a widely used tool…
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Who are the most aggressive business buyers, and where is the momentum heading in 2026?
Axial recently published an article Who’s Buying in the Lower Middle Market in 2026? Key Buyer Trends From Axial Data, where they included a table showing “Average Closed Deal TEV By Buyer Type”. Axial did not provide any inferences related to current buyer aggressiveness, and so Calder stepped in to dissect the data and make some inferences regarding who the…
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Best Upon Request Corporate, Inc. of Mason, OH, Acquired by an Individual Entrepreneur
“Calder Capital was a trusted partner throughout the process. From the beginning, they took the time to understand not just the business, but what mattered most to me — finding the right next leader and owner based on our values at BEST. Before going to market, I appreciated working with Jared Friar on the Calder…
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Wholesale Builder Supply of Wixom, MI, Acquired by Three Thirteen Capital of Bloomfield Hills, MI
“Scott, Pankaj, and the Calder team were excellent. We had some great talks these last few months. Scott was there to resolve those issues, and he delivered for me. He and Pankaj really did a great job, and they have become good friends of mine.” – Lachhman Jindal, Former Owner, Wholesale Builder Supply, Wixom, Michigan…
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Calder Capital’s Brad Wallace Featured on The Turnaround Boardroom Podcast
Calder Capital’s Brad Wallace, a Sell-Side M&A Advisor, recently joined host Paul Maskill on The Turnaround Boardroom Podcast to discuss the importance of business valuation and the steps involved in preparing a business for sale. In this episode, Paul Maskill interviews Brad Wallace, focusing on the process of selling your business, particularly in the home service industry. They discuss the importance of…
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Calder Capital Recognized as a Best and Brightest Company to Work For in West Michigan for a Fourth Consecutive Year
Calder Capital, LLC has been named a 2026 Best and Brightest Company to Work For in West Michigan by the National Association for Business Resources (NABR), marking the fourth consecutive year the firm has received this recognition. This continued honor reflects Calder Capital’s commitment to fostering a workplace where employees are supported, engaged, and empowered to succeed. …
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Calder Capital Named a National Best and Brightest Company to Work For Winner for a Fourth Consecutive Year
Calder Capital is proud to announce its recognition as a 2026 Best and Brightest Company to Work For in the Nation by the National Association for Business Resources (NABR), marking the fourth consecutive year the firm has earned this distinction. This continued recognition highlights Calder Capital’s commitment to building a high-performing workplace where employees are supported, engaged,…
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Calder Capital Recognized for a Second Year as a Best and Brightest Company to Work For in Chicago
Calder Capital has been recognized as a 2026 Best and Brightest Company to Work For in Chicago by the National Association for Business Resources (NABR), marking another year the firm has earned this distinction. The recognition reflects Calder’s ongoing commitment to building a workplace where team members are supported, challenged, and positioned to succeed. The Best and…
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Calder Capital Named Best Business Investment Firm in 2026 Best of Michiana Business Awards
Calder Capital is proud to announce that it has been named “Best Business Investment Firm” in the 2026 Best of Michiana Business Awards, presented by Northwest Indiana Business Magazine and Michiana Business News. This marks the third time Calder Capital has received this recognition. Each year, Northwest Indiana Business Magazine and Michiana Business News, along with their…
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Calder Capital Ranked the #5 Most Active M&A Advisor in the Great Lakes in PitchBook’s 2025 Global League Tables
Calder Capital is excited to announce that it has been ranked as the #5 Most Active M&A Advisor in the Great Lakes region in PitchBook’s 2025 Annual Global League Tables. PitchBook’s league tables are widely regarded as one of the most respected benchmarks in the M&A industry, ranking firms based on transaction activity across global markets. Calder Capital’s placement…
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Calder Capital Ranked #4 Lower Middle Market M&A Advisor by Axial for 2025
Calder Capital proudly announces it has been ranked the #4 Lower Middle Market M&A Advisor by Axial for 2025, rising from #6 in 2024. This advancement reflects the firm’s continued growth, consistency, and strong performance in the sub-$10M M&A market. The recognition underscores Calder Capital’s position as a leading advisor in the lower middle market,…
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Founders Home Service Group of Overland Park, KS, Acquires Empire Heating & Air Conditioning of Decatur, GA
“We appreciated the opportunity to work with the Calder team and value their efforts in sourcing opportunities that aligned closely with our investment criteria. Throughout the process, they demonstrated a strong understanding of the types of businesses we seek to partner with. Empire quickly stood out as a compelling opportunity that fit within our strategy,…
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DELTA Services, Inc. of Indianapolis, IN, Acquired by Octane Management Company, LLC of West Homestead, PA
“Calder Capital and specifically Kregg Kiel was a very positive experience. Kregg demonstrated a strong understanding of the process and provided steady guidance. He was always available to answer questions and assist in navigating some difficult times. The overall experience of negotiating between both parties was incredibly smooth and made the complex transaction come to…
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February 2026 | Calder Capital’s Monthly Buy-Side Update
Most buyers say they want to acquire a business. Very few are actually prepared to close one. In our February buy-side update, we explain what separates buyers who close from those who stall, plus share a few recent wins, current deal momentum, and how we evaluate buyer readiness before starting a search. Watch the 3-minute…
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Calder Capital Announces Promotion of Brandon Sinclair to Director of Marketing
Calder Capital is thrilled to announce the promotion of Brandon Sinclair from Marketing & Public Relations Associate to Director of Marketing. As Marketing & Public Relations Associate, Brandon led the firm’s marketing and communications efforts, supporting brand development, managing press releases and media distribution, and ensuring Calder’s messaging consistently reached business owners, advisors, and acquirers across…
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Introducing Bryan Clahassey: Calder Capital’s Newest Buy-Side Associate
Calder Capital, a nationwide mergers and acquisitions advisory firm, is excited to welcome Bryan Clahassey as our newest Buy-Side Associate. Introducing Bryan: Hailing from East Grand Rapids, Michigan, Bryan brings a strong foundation in finance and economics along with early professional experience in the business services sector. He previously worked with US Signal and BHS Insurance, where he…
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Calder Capital: 2025 Sell-Side M&A Recap
Join us as we recap Calder Capital’s 2025 sell-side momentum. With 30 sell-side transactions closed across 7 states and over $155 million in enterprise value advised, 2025 marked the most successful year in firm history. From manufacturing and construction to distribution, industrial services, and technology, buyers remained active for well-prepared companies. Learn what drove record-breaking…
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January 2026 | Calder Capital’s Monthly Buy-Side Update
In January’s 4-minute update, we discuss a proposed SBA policy change, a confidential closing, recent market observations, and more. Have questions? We’ve answered the top buy-side FAQs here. Check out our clients who have been featured on the Acquiring Minds podcast: We have 2 searchers who recently closed deals with the Calder Capital Buy-Side team that…
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Midstates Elevator of Mishawaka, IN, Acquired by Phoenix Modular Elevator of Mount Vernon, IL
“Calder did a fantastic job in lining up potential buyers for my 40-year-old business. They were thorough, precise, and extremely professional on all levels! I had a specific type of buyer in mind and expressed my concerns in finding this ideal candidate, but undaunted in their search, they delivered the perfect candidate/buyer that met my…
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Why International Buyers Are Targeting the U.S. Lower Middle Market
Global mergers and acquisitions were strong in 2025 and entered 2026 with remarkable momentum. While much of the headlines in the J.P. Morgan M&A Market Outlook focus on mega-deals and transformative transactions well north of $1 billion, one of the most striking trends is the continued strength of cross-border dealmaking. Calder’s Sell-Side team and Buy-Side…