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M&A adviser

Calder Capital

Lower middle-market M&A advisory for sellers and buyers of manufacturing, construction and business services companies.

Deal work
Buy-side and sell-side M&A advisory
Engagements
Buy-side · Sell-side
Works with
Private equity · Family office · Search fund buyer · Strategic buyer · Seller
Deal size
$1M to $100M enterprise value

Industry experience

Industrials and manufacturingConstruction and building productsBusiness services
Start with the right person

People to know

Max Friar

Managing Partner

Founded Calder Capital and has experience buying and selling closely held businesses. His published industry experience includes metal fabrication, construction, machinery and wood products.

  • Closely held businesses
  • Industrials
  • Construction
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Based on the firm’s public information, reviewed October 7, 2026. Availability has not been confirmed with the firm.

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  1. Who will lead the work, and have they done deals like yours?
  2. What’s included in the scope and fee?
  3. Can the team meet your diligence and closing timeline?
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Based on the firm’s public information, reviewed Oct 7, 2026. The firm has not confirmed this listing. Inclusion is not an endorsement or a partnership with Riza.

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