Selling your pet business your way
Helping pet business owners exit on their terms
PET BUSINESSES
Pet is big business and getting bigger.
As an owner in the pet space, you see it all around you: the industry is big business and getting bigger. You’re part of a thriving ecosystem of pet care companies evolving to meet new shifts like the humanization of pets and an increased focus on health and wellness. But delighting customers by caring for their beloved pets doesn’t leave a lot of time to plan for your eventual exit.
In helping pet business owners realize more than $740M* in value over the years, we’ve seen how much they care about the businesses they’ve worked so hard to build. That’s why we’ve put together resources to help you understand the different considerations as you plan your exit, including a recent case study detailing a record-breaking pet transaction and an explainer about current trends in the space.
*Based on internal data as of 8/1/2026
Case Study
A remarkable pet industry exit.
Class VI advised NaturVet for seven years before bringing them to market and helped earn over a 20x EBITDA multiple* for this pet supplements company.
*Based on internal data as of 8/1/2026
ARTICLE
Pet Trends for Our Pet Friends.
We work with many pet businesses like yours, and we’re always paying attention to what’s happening in the market. You can read our most recent trends update in the link below.
Resources
CORE SECTORS
Other industries we serve
Our experience extends beyond the pet space, with a track record of successful exits for owners in a range of industries. Explore other sectors.
Consumer Businesses
We understand the dynamics of the consumer space, with more than $1.6B* in value delivered for owners.
Co-Manufacturing
Buyers are aggressively pursuing contract manufacturing deals, and we’ve already helped co-man owners earn nearly $350M* in value from their transactions.
Manufacturing & Distribution
We’ve secured $3.1B+* for manufacturers in packaging, industrials, healthcare, consumer, and more.
Power & Energy
Surging demand across the power and energy space is creating rare leverage for entrepreneurs looking to exit.
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.
Pet business owners working with Class VI have realized over $740M* in value.
*Based on internal data as of 8/1/2026