Max Friar
Managing Partner at Calder Capital, LLC
About
Max Friar founded Calder Capital, LLC in 2013 and now serves as its Managing Partner and CEO. He has worked in mergers and acquisitions since 2005, beginning as Director of Marketing for a Midwest M&A firm. He specializes in metal fabrication, construction, wood products, machinery, apparel, signs manufacturing, and car wash businesses. Alma College named him its first Fulbright Scholar after he graduated summa cum laude in 2003.
Who is a good fit for Max Friar
- Owners of metal fabrication, construction, wood products, machinery, apparel, signs manufacturing, or car wash businesses seeking specialized guidance.
- Sellers who want a founder-led advisor with M&A experience dating back to 2005.
- Business owners looking to work directly with Calder Capital's Managing Partner and CEO.
Active listings (0)
No active listings right now.
Closed deals (5)
Businesses Max Friar has helped sell.
Gun Lake Rentals, LLC of Wayland, Michigan Sold to Individual Investors!
2016boat rental · Wayland, MI
Sale price: Undisclosed
Founded in 2003; rents boats, pontoons, jet-skis and kayaks, with training, storage, winterizing, pre-season care and boating accessories. Wayland/Barry County operation with consistent 10-15% annual growth; sold to individual investors Arya and Austin Khoshnegah in 2016.
57 Brew Pub of Greenville, MI Acquired by Local Investment Group, HMV Holdings, LLC
brewery · Greenville, MI
Sale price: Undisclosed
Award-winning microbrewery and restaurant founded in 2012. Facility was designed and built from the ground up with seating for 200 customers.
Mystery Shopping Company Successful Sale!
mystery shopping · Grand Rapids, MI
Sale price: Undisclosed
Shoppers’ View specializes in mystery shopping, quality assurance monitoring, customer satisfaction surveys, and brand audits. Founded over 20 years ago and headquartered in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Established Niche Electrical Contracting Business for Sale (Transaction Consummated!)
electrical contracting · MI
Sale price: Undisclosed
Commercial and industrial electrical contractor specializing in negotiated design/build, installation, and service work. Established over 30 years ago with long-standing customers; more than 95% of work is privately negotiated.
Impres Engineering Services, LLC Acquired by Blue Star Automation
CNC machining · Holland, MI
Sale price: Undisclosed
Holland, Michigan-based 5-axis CNC machining manufacturer offering fast-turnaround 2- through 5-axis machining. Established 21 years ago with a diversified customer base and excess capacity for continued growth; acquired by Blue Star Automation.