Recent AI & Machine Learning Acquisitions in Michigan
Acquisition Volume in AI & Machine Learning in Michigan by Year
Last 5 years
Michigan-based AI & machine learning acquisitions highlight buyers focused on embedding AI into practical workflows—ranging from industrial software and digital twins to healthcare practice operations and sales enablement.
Recent activity includes Siemens Industry Software Inc. and Siemens AG combining AI and data capabilities with industrial simulation and HPC via the planned acquisition of Altair Engineering Inc. In healthcare, PatientNow acquired Recura, an AI-powered growth engine that automates lead response, booking, and retention for aesthetic and elective practices.
Across other transactions in Michigan, firms like VelocityEHS and Affinity Group look to strengthen analytics and automation offerings by acquiring AI-driven technology and integrating it into broader platforms and customer solutions.
What Stands Out
- Siemens targets AI-enabled industrial software and digital twin capabilities by pairing simulation/HPC/data science/AI with Siemens’ Xcelerator.
- Healthcare acquisitions emphasize AI-driven appointment and retention automation—PatientNow integrating Recura’s conversational AI and booking into its practice management platform.
- EHS and workplace-focused deals bring machine learning and computer vision into product lines, as VelocityEHS does with Kinetica Labs.
- Sales and analytics expansion shows up in marketing-focused AI: Affinity Group acquiring Mascari NXT to embed AI-powered selling into foodservice and retail offerings.
| Theme seen in Michigan deals | Example buyer → target |
|---|---|
| Industrial AI software & digital twins | Siemens → Altair Engineering |
| Healthcare growth & booking automation | PatientNow → Recura |
| Sensorless vision for ergonomics | VelocityEHS → Kinetica Labs |
| AI-enabled sales enablement | Affinity Group → Mascari NXT |
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January 13, 2026
- Buyer
- Affinity Group
- Target
- Mascari NXT
- Industry
- AI & Machine Learning
- Location
- Michigan, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Affinity Group, a North American sales and marketing agency, has acquired Mascari NXT, an AI-driven data integration and analytics company, to embed AI-powered selling into its foodservice and retail offerings. Mascari NXT will operate as a subsidiary—"Mascari NXT, An Affinity Group Company"—with the acquisition intended to expand Affinity Group's customer reach and strengthen its sales enablement and analytics capabilities across food industry channels.
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October 31, 2025
- Buyer
- PatientNow
- Target
- Recura
- Industry
- AI & Machine Learning
- Location
- Michigan, United States
- Type
- Buyout
PatientNow has acquired Recura, an AI-powered growth engine that automates lead response, booking, and retention for aesthetic and elective medical practices. The acquisition will integrate Recura's conversational AI and booking automation into PatientNow's practice management platform to drive appointment conversion and revenue growth while Recura continues to operate standalone for non-PatientNow customers.
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March 26, 2025
- Buyer
- Siemens Industry Software Inc., Siemens AG
- Target
- Altair Engineering Inc.
- Industry
- AI & Machine Learning
- Location
- Michigan, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Siemens has signed an agreement to acquire Altair Engineering Inc. for $113 per share in cash, valuing the deal at about USD 10 billion. The transaction will combine Altair’s simulation, HPC, data science and AI capabilities with Siemens Xcelerator to create a more comprehensive AI-powered industrial software and digital twin portfolio.
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April 25, 2024
- Buyer
- Maverix Private Equity, TELUS Ventures, I Squared Capital
- Target
- KODE Labs
- Industry
- AI & Machine Learning
- Location
- Michigan, United States
- Type
- Growth capital
KODE Labs, a Detroit-based autonomous smart building platform, closed a $30 million Series B round led by Maverix Private Equity with participation from TELUS Ventures and existing investor I Squared Capital. The funding will accelerate KODE's AI and platform development and support geographic expansion as it helps building owners reduce energy use and carbon emissions.
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July 21, 2021
- Buyer
- VelocityEHS
- Target
- Kinetica Labs
- Industry
- AI & Machine Learning
- Location
- Michigan, United States
- Type
- Buyout
VelocityEHS, the Chicago-based provider of cloud EHS and sustainability software, has acquired Ann Arbor-based Kinetica Labs, a developer of sensorless motion-capture and computer vision technology for workplace ergonomics. The acquisition brings Kinetica's AI and machine-learning capabilities into VelocityEHS's Industrial Ergonomics solution to accelerate product innovation and automated MSD risk assessments.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies appear as recurring buyers in Michigan AI & machine learning deals?
Recurring names in the page facts include Siemens Industry Software Inc., Siemens AG, Affinity Group, PatientNow, VelocityEHS, Maverix Private Equity, TELUS Ventures, I Squared Capital.
What kinds of AI capabilities are being targeted in these Michigan transactions?
Targets include simulation/HPC and AI for industrial software and digital twins, conversational AI and booking automation for healthcare practices, and AI computer vision/machine-learning technology for workplace ergonomics.
Where do these deals take place geographically?
The listed transactions are located in Michigan, United States.
How recent are the deals covered on this page?
The page facts cover years 2026, 2025, 2024, and 2021.