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Nationwide M&A advisory firm providing valuation, sell-side, and buy-side advisory services.

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Calder Capital, LLC

www.caldergr.com

Grand Rapids, Michigan

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. Learn more at www.CalderGR.com.
Services Offered
BUY-SIDE M&A ADVISORY: Our Calder Buy-Side brings buyers proprietary, off-market deal flow driven by high-quality, high-quantity direct outreach to potential sellers, matching the specific criteria of our client, and leveraging our existing network. Our team sources and executes deals nationwide, as evidenced by having completed deals in 30+ different states. By completing all work in-house, our team can uphold professionalism and quality in establishing the first impression on behalf of our client, as well as guarantee leads and deal flow.

Our Buy-Side Gold clients are guaranteed 10 introductions with sellers that meet their criteria (or they do not pay) and often pay a .5x EBITDA multiple less than fair market value for these businesses. (Our guarantee requires a sufficient pool of pursuable prospects.) Our ability to consistently close transactions for our Buy-Side clients, with off-market sellers, is directly tied to our willingness to research, call, email, and qualify sellers diligently. Most firms offering Buy-Side services tap their existing network, issue a press release, and hope the phone rings. We contact each owner seven times through cold calling and emailing within two weeks. That is how we get a "yes," "no," or "call me in a year" response from 40%+ of those owners we reach out to. And for those that say "yes," we conduct a 30-minute interview with them to ensure that they are a fit before we notify our client.

SELL-SIDE M&A ADVISORY: Our Calder Sell-Side services companies $1-100M in enterprise value across all industries, with particular expertise in the construction, manufacturing, business services, and distribution industries. Calder works on a day-to-day basis with Sell-Side clients, to ensure that we perform. Calder Capital Sell-Side's #1 differentiating factor is our ability to confidentially market our opportunities to 100,000s of buyers at once, while processing and qualifying in mass response. This ensures maximum offers and competition.
About

Calder Capital was founded in 2013 by Max Friar, an experienced M&A professional who wanted to provide business buyers and sellers with a better way of doing deals.

Calder Capital has been recognized nationally and regionally for excellence in M&A advisory, workplace culture, and business growth. These honors reflect the firm’s commitment to client outcomes, team development, and consistent execution. Recognitions include:

American Business Awards (Stevie Awards)
Financial Services Company of the Year, Medium Category (Bronze): Calder Capital (2025)
Fastest-Growing Company of the Year – Bronze/Silver: 2021, 2023, 2024

Axial
Top 10 Lower Middle Market M&A Advisor: 2024, H1 2025

Association for Corporate Growth (ACG)
Outstanding Growth Awards Finalist: Sparkle Car Care Centers (2024) & Fortress Manufacturing (2024)
Deal of the Year: Midwest Timer (2018)

Better Business Bureau
Torch Award for Ethics: 2023

Inc.
Inc. 5000 Fastest-Growing Private Companies: 2021, 2023, 2024, 2025
Inc. Regionals Midwest Award: 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025

National Association for Business Resources
National Best & Brightest Companies to Work For: 2023, 2024, 2025
West Michigan’s Best & Brightest Companies to Work For: 2023, 2024, 2025
Chicago’s Best & Brightest Companies to Work For: 2025

The M&A Advisor
Investment Bank of the Year – Middle Market, Finalist: Calder Capital (2025)
Investment Banker of the Year Finalist: Matthew Baas (2024), Patrick Robey (2025)
Emerging Leader Award Recipients: Patrick Robey (2025), Sam Scharich (2025), and Matthew Baas (2025)
International M&A Awards, Industrials Deal of the Year ($10MM-$50MM): BCU Electric (2025)
Cross-Border Deal of the Year Finalist (Under $100MM): BCU Electric (2025)
Corporate/Strategic Deal of the Year Finalist ($10MM-$25MM): ADAC (2025)
Private Equity Deal of the Year Finalist ($10MM-$25MM): Harlo Products (2025)
Industrials Deal of the Year Finalist ($10MM-$25MM): Harlo Products (2025)
Industrials Deal of the Year Finalist ($25MM-$50MM): Griffen Plumbing and Heating (2025)
Industrials Deal of the Year Finalist ($50MM to $100MM): SERVPRO of Saginaw (2024)
Materials Deal of the Year Finalist (Under $100MM): Capital Stoneworks (2025)
M&A Deal of the Year Finalist ($75MM to $100MM): SERVPRO of Saginaw (2024)
Service of the Year Finalist: Buy-Side Gold (2024)

Expertise

Experienced in but not limited to the following services and sectors. Contact for a full list.

  • Manufacturing
  • Service Businesses
  • Building & Construction
  • Non-Operating or Distressed Businesses
  • Sales of Family or Partner Owned Businesses
  • Valuation Services
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Illinois
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Indiana
6505390109
Michigan
6505390109
Affiliations
  • Entrepreneur's Organization (2019-present) Young President's Organization (2025-present)
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