who we serve
A trusted partner for founder-led and family-owned companies.
Over two decades and more than 350 client engagements, one thing has remained constant: the entrepreneurs we work with have built something remarkable against extraordinary odds. They are providing their special gift to their customers and communities, and we want to help them make the most of their vitally important life’s work.
Let us help you grow, sell, and most importantly, thrive.
WHO we serve
Class VI serves a specific type of founder across a wide range of industries.
Every Class VI client brings a passion for delivering value to customers, a desire to provide opportunities for employees and communities, and a commitment to giving back.
Each business owner arrives with a unique story. Yet the milestones they encounter from growth to exit and beyond look remarkably similar across industries and subsectors. We specialize in helping founders through the challenges they face along the way.
"Class VI made all the difference."
Selling a company you’ve poured years of energy into is both exciting and overwhelming, and Class VI made the experience not only successful but genuinely enjoyable...We are incredibly excited to join forces with YETI, and we owe a tremendous amount of gratitude to Class VI for helping us achieve an outcome that exceeded our expectations.
“Simply fantastic.”
"Working with Class VI was simply fantastic – we could not have asked for a better experience, or for more involved and capable advisors. From our initial phone call through closing, the Class VI team was there every single step of the way. "
“A dedicated advisor in my corner.”
They took the time to understand our business, people and our true objectives of the transaction; I always knew I had an ethical, professional and dedicated advisor in my corner.
POWER & ENERGY
POWER & ENERGY
CO-MANUFACTURING
CO-MANUFACTURING
Sectors in focus
While we’re always working with clients across a wide range of industries, we’re highlighting these verticals due to interesting market dynamics, recent notable deals in the space and our experiences with clients in these industries.
PET PRODUCTS
PET PRODUCTS
Other industries we serve
Core sectors
Our list of satisfied clients runs deep in these spaces, with a long history of successful deals right up to the present.
Consumer Packaged Goods
We understand the dynamics of the CPG space, with more than $1.6B* in value delivered for owners.
Manufacturing & Distribution
We’ve secured $3.1B+* for manufacturers in packaging, industrials, healthcare, consumer, and more.
SaaS & Technology
Our experience spans the software landscape, including data & analytics, aviation, supply chain, and more.
*Based on internal data as of 8/1/2026.
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Dev Pathik, Co-Founder of The Sports Facilities Companies
Class VI represented the Sports Facilities Companies in its recapitalization