Nationwide M&A advisory firm providing valuation, sell-side, and buy-side advisory services.
Phone Number (616) 965-2771
www.caldergr.com
Grand Rapids, Michigan
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, 2024Axial 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 BureauTorch Award for Ethics: 2023Inc.Inc. 5000 Fastest-Growing Private Companies: 2021, 2023, 2024, 2025Inc. Regionals Midwest Award: 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025 National Association for Business ResourcesNational Best & Brightest Companies to Work For: 2023, 2024, 2025West Michigan’s Best & Brightest Companies to Work For: 2023, 2024, 2025Chicago’s Best & Brightest Companies to Work For: 2025 The M&A AdvisorInvestment 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)
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