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Introducing Aidan Dowdell to our Fall 2023 Internship Program

We’re Proud to Introduce Aidan Dowdell! Aidan will be joining Calder Capital’s Sell-Side team during his Fall sophomore semester. He is currently pursuing a Bachelor of Business Administration with a dual major in Finance and Accounting at Grand Valley State University.   Outside of his studies and internship, Aidan is also a Portfolio Manager at Seidman […]

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Remarkable Growth Lands Calder Capital on Inc’s 5000 Fastest-Growing Companies List for a Second Time

Calder, whose revenue is based on closed transactions (not recurring revenue), continues to defy macroeconomic headwinds, growing at a blistering 44%+ CAGR between 2019 and 2022. GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., – August 15, 2023 – Midwest-based M&A firm, Calder Capital, today announced it had been named to Inc. Magazine’s top 5000 fastest-growing private companies in the

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Hot Side Service of Grandville, Michigan, Acquired by Local Individual Investor

Calder Capital is pleased to announce the acquisition of Hot Side Service of Grandville, Michigan, by individual buyer, Oral Campbell.  Founded in 1997, Hot Side Service is a commercial food service equipment repair company. The Company’s equipment capabilities span refrigeration, cooking, coffee, and HVAC applications. In the 2000s, Jennie and Chris Melinn joined Hot Side

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Blohm Creative Partners of East Lansing, Michigan Acquired by Truscott Rossman of Detroit, Michigan

Calder Capital is pleased to share that Truscott Rossman announced the purchase of Lansing-based Blohm Creative Partners, adding marketing and creative design to TR’s suite of services. The announcement signifies an investment in the firm’s niche of providing integrated communications solutions to national, statewide and local clients. “At TR, we do everything with intention. As

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Strategic Investment and Recapitalization of SERVPRO of Saginaw by City Capital Ventures

Calder Capital is pleased to announce the strategic investment and recapitalization of SERVPRO of Saginaw and related entities by City Capital Ventures, LLC (“CCV”), a private investment partnership headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.  SERVPRO of Saginaw is a restoration and cleaning services company. Founded in 1997, the company has expanded to seven locations and over 150

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Calder Capital/SBDA Chart a Blowout First Half of 2023 with 24 Closings and Revenue Up 202% over 2022

With the successful sale of three (3) businesses on June 30th, 2023, the Calder Capital/SBDA team completed transaction #24 of 2023 and continued to set the stage for a record 2023 despite lower levels of transactions nationally and in the face of continued rising rates, high inflation, and large-scale uncertainty.
“Our team has shown tremendous grit and determination. As most of our competition struggles to navigate these times, Calder remains a shining star, completing 11 transactions in Q2, posting record revenues (up 202% vs 2022), and setting the stage for a 4th consecutive Inc 5000-year in 2023,” stated Managing Partner Max Friar. “That is something few companies ever accomplish, let alone companies reliant on closing the next transaction. Our growth is truly stunning.”

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Introducing Noah Buys to our Summer 2023 Internship Program

We’re Proud to Introduce Noah Buys! Noah, a Sophomore at Calvin University, is currently pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in Finance and Economics with a minor in Spanish. Alongside his studies, he serves as a Senior Analyst in Calvin’s student-led investment program, Knight Investment Management. Originally from Fairport, New York, Noah is spending the spring and

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