Class VI Partners (“Class VI”) is pleased to announce the acquisition of Blake Solutions (“Blake Solutions”) by TLC Hospitality (“TLC”). Class VI served as the exclusive financial advisor to Blake Solutions.
Blake Solutions provides premium turnkey interior finish products for multi-family, student, senior, and hospitality projects—specializing in the installation of cabinets, countertops, sinks and bowls, shower walls, and glass doors. As a nationwide licensed contractor, Blake Solutions offers developers and contractors integrated pre-construction planning, project management, and installation services.
Peter Bessone, Vice President at Class VI, reflected on the partnership with TLC and the impact of the transaction on Blake Solutions: “We could not be happier about this incredible milestone for Blake Solutions. It was inspiring to support such a humble, dedicated team, and we were honored to play a small part in this outcome. Class VI looks forward to all the continued success in Blake’s new partnership with TLC.”
Wilson Blake, Founding Partner and CEO of Blake Solutions, shared, “From the first meeting, I was confident that Class VI was the right partner to help guide us. The Class VI team deftly led us through the arduous process of getting to the finish line. I am grateful for their experience, counsel, and patience.”
Ned Biggs, President of Blake Solutions, added, “From the very first interaction with the Class VI team, it was obvious to Wilson and me that we had a true advocate in our corner. This was an entirely new experience for both of us, and Class VI gave us a great deal of confidence with their calming influence and steady advice when things inevitably took longer and veered onto paths we could not have anticipated. I especially appreciated their willingness to engage at all hours of the day, seven days a week. They took the time to listen to us and truly understand what we were trying to accomplish in this transaction, and then they worked tirelessly to help us accomplish our goals. Simply put, we would not be where we are today without Class VI.”
Founded in 1994 and headquartered in Memphis, Tennessee, Blake Solutions has developed an industry-leading reputation as the contractor of choice for multi-unit developments in college towns and destination cities across the country. With this acquisition, TLC will now oversee manufacturing, on-site quality assurance, logistics, and last-mile installation for all Blake Solutions products.
Based in Dallas, Texas, TLC is a global provider of custom furniture, fixtures, and equipment for real estate developers and property management companies.
The transaction closed on May 1, 2025. Davis Graham & Stubbs LLP served as legal counsel to Blake Solutions. Akerman LLP served as the legal advisor to TLC.
For more information about the transaction, please contact Peter Bessone at (303) 243-5606 or pbessone@classvipartners.com and Riley Bell at (303) 243-5609 or rbell@classvipartners.com.
About Class VI Partners
Class VI provides middle-market investment banking services, including mergers and acquisitions advisory, corporate advisory, business valuation, and private capital raising services through its affiliate, Class VI Securities, LLC and Member FINRA. Class VI is also affiliated with and offers wealth management services through Class VI Family Office, LLC, a Registered Investment Advisor with the Securities & Exchange Commission.
Wilson Blake, CEO of Blake Solutions, and Ned Biggs, President of Blake Solutions, are clients of Class VI Partners and are not being compensated for sharing their opinion and experience with the firm. Any compensation creates a conflict of interest. Comments by Wilson Blake and Ned Biggs may not be representative of any other person’s experience with the firm and are no guarantee of future performance or success.
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Investment advisory services offered through Class VI Partners’ affiliate Class VI Family Office, LLC, a Registered Investment Adviser with the U.S Securities and Exchange Commission. Class VI Partners offers investment banking and private securities transactions through its affiliate, Class VI Securities, LLC. Class VI Securities, LLC is a registered broker/dealer and member of the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA). Class VI Pathfinder, LLC provides general business consulting to privately held businesses. Collectively these entities are referred to herein as “Class VI”.
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