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Calder Capital LLC - Mergers & Acquisitions Nationwide M&A firm providing valuation, sell-side, and buy-side advisory services across industries. Learn more at www.CalderGR.com.

Founded in 2013, Calder Capital is a cross-industry mergers and acquisitions advisory firm with offices across the United States. Calder provides valuation, sell-side, and buy-side services. We are nationally recognized for excellence in advising $1-100M enterprise value transactions in manufacturing, construction, distribution, and business services. Calder serves business owners, entrepreneurs, family offices, financial buyers, and investors.

Calder Capital has been named a finalist for Investment Banking Firm of the Year in the 25th Annual M&A Advisor Awards!“...
10/15/2026

Calder Capital has been named a finalist for Investment Banking Firm of the Year in the 25th Annual M&A Advisor Awards!

“Supporting more clients requires clear responsibilities, reliable information, and processes that help people work well together. Our advisors, analysts, business development professionals, and operations team all contribute to those items. This recognition is something the whole team can take pride in,” shared Max Friar, Founder and Managing Partner of Calder Capital.

Thank you to our clients for your trust. And thank you to our team for your dedication on each and every engagement.

Read more about the recognition: https://www.caldergr.com/calder-capital-2026-investment-banking-firm-of-the-year-finalist/

10/14/2026

What does a day on Calder Capital’s Buy-Side team look like?

Follow Buy-Side Associate Andy Garza for a look at the work behind the role, from sourcing acquisition targets and conducting valuation analyses to preparing client materials and supporting transactions through closing.

Interested in working at Calder Capital? Explore our current job opportunities here: https://www.caldergr.com/company-profile/careers-internships/

October gives us plenty to celebrate at Calder Capital!This month, eight team members are marking work anniversaries:- E...
10/13/2026

October gives us plenty to celebrate at Calder Capital!

This month, eight team members are marking work anniversaries:
- Edson Ramirez (2019)
- Jake McDonald (2020)
- Hannah Nabhan (2021)
- Dominik Bepristis (2024)
- Jonathan Dykstra (2021)
- Riley Hagen (2023)
- Sherri Engel (2025)
- Katie Scheib (2023)

Across Buy-Side, Sell-Side, and operations, each has helped Calder move forward through their expertise, discipline, care, and commitment to the people around them.

Thank you for everything you bring to the team, and congratulations on your anniversaries!

Meet Em Medich, Calder Capital’s CRM & Data Operations Manager!Since joining Calder in March 2025, Em has supported our ...
10/12/2026

Meet Em Medich, Calder Capital’s CRM & Data Operations Manager!

Since joining Calder in March 2025, Em has supported our operations through data management, process optimization, research, and quality control. Their work helps strengthen our outreach capabilities and maintain a high standard of service for our clients.

A few quick facts about Em:

- Favorite activities: Learning and exploring creative hobbies, including knitting, oil painting, and DJing.
- Coffee order: An oat cappuccino or a Hojicha latte from Otono.
- Why Calder: Em was looking to transition into a data-focused career and knew Calder was the right fit after meeting the team.
- Favorite Calder memory: Volunteering with Home Repair Services to build a ramp for a community member.
- Daily motivation: Working alongside people who are driven, goal-oriented, and committed to achieving success together.

We’re grateful to have Em on the Calder team!

10/09/2026

In this buyer testimonial, Brad Morrill, Founder of Morrill Enterprises, shares his experience working with Calder Capital’s Buy-Side team to acquire Richfield Trailer Supply.

Brad discusses what surprised him about the pace of deal flow and how Calder’s team-based approach supported his search.

Throughout the process, Brad worked with a three-person team with clearly defined responsibilities across sourcing, search oversight, and negotiation. His Calder Capital Buy-Side team met with him every other week to review the pipeline, discuss progress, and keep everyone aligned on next steps.

Watch the short video, then read Brad’s full story: https://www.caldergr.com/buyer-testimonial-brad-morrill-richfield-trailer-supply/

10/08/2026

At Calder Capital, we’re proud to partner with business sellers and qualified business buyers.

Today, we’re excited to introduce you to our newest clients! Whether you’re looking to acquire or are considering selling, explore our current opportunities and active searches in the comments below!

10/07/2026

When AI says a company could trade at 7x, the first question should be: “Based on what?”

AI can be a useful starting point for valuation discussions, but much of the most relevant lower middle market data is not publicly available. It lives in private databases, lender conversations, quality of earnings reports, buyer feedback, and actual transactions.

In Calder Capital’s Q3 2026 Lower Middle Market M&A Update, Founder and Managing Partner Max Friar examines how AI is influencing valuation expectations, diligence, and negotiations.

Read the full update: https://www.caldergr.com/calder-capitals-q3-2026-lower-middle-market-ma-update/

10/06/2026

What does a typical capital stack look like for an SBA deal?

A common structure might include:

• 15% investor equity
• 70% SBA-backed financing
• 15% seller financing or other debt

On a hypothetical $2 million acquisition, that could translate to:

• $300,000 in buyer or investor equity
• $1.4 million in SBA-backed financing
• $300,000 in seller financing or other debt

Why does the deal structure matter?

Each component affects the buyer’s cash requirement at closing and the business’s post-close debt burden. Seller financing may also help bridge the gap between the buyer’s available equity and the lender’s financing while keeping the seller financially invested in the transaction’s success.

These percentages are an example, not a formula. The final structure will depend on factors such as the business, buyer, lender, purchase price, collateral, and deal terms.

We value our ongoing partnership with Home Repair Services of Kent County and always appreciate the opportunity to suppo...
10/05/2026

We value our ongoing partnership with Home Repair Services of Kent County and always appreciate the opportunity to support their work in our community.

For RAMPFEST #20, members of the Calder Capital team spent the day constructing a safer, more accessible entry ramp to a home on Grand Rapids’ northwest side. The homeowner had been relying on a steep section of metal ramp without protective rails. Now, she has a safer way to move in and out of her home.

Thank you to Melissa Somero, Jon Pastoor, Hannelore Jones, Emma Westerhouse, Parker Schaap, Olivia Devereux, Nicholas Browning, and Matthew Baas for volunteering their time. We’re grateful to Home Repair Services for organizing another meaningful day of service!

Read more about RAMPFEST #20 and Calder’s ongoing partnership with Home Repair Services: https://www.caldergr.com/calder-capital-joins-home-repair-services-for-rampfest-20/

Our team recently came together to throw a baby shower for our Director of Marketing, Brandon Sinclair, and his wife, Va...
10/02/2026

Our team recently came together to throw a baby shower for our Director of Marketing, Brandon Sinclair, and his wife, Vanessa, as they prepare to welcome their baby boy!

It was a wonderful afternoon filled with games, snacks, laughter, and plenty of well-wishes for the growing Sinclair family. Thank you to everyone who helped make the celebration so special!

Address

25 Division Avenue S, Suite 225
Grand Rapids, MI
49503

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

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+16169652771

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