Tracked deals
81
81 tracked deals across 2026.
Tracked deals
81
81 tracked deals across 2026.
Buyer mix
Mixed buyer set
58 strategic · 29 pe
Top trend
Volume peaked in 2022
187 tracked deals announced in 2022.
Buyer Snapshot
Illustrative buyers pulled from tracked transactions on this page. This table is capped and intentionally non-exhaustive.
| Buyer | # Deals | Focus | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| ARCHIMED | 1 | Healthcare-focused investment firm that partners with lif... | PE |
| Abound Health | 1 | Operating brand of Abound Health Group; delivers person-c... | Mixed |
| Abound Health Group | 1 | Multi-state care provider delivering services for individ... | Mixed |
| Advent International | 1 | Global private equity investor making value-creation inve... | PE |
| Affinity Group | 1 | North American sales and marketing agency serving retail ... | Strategic |
| Algo | 1 | Provider of AI-powered supply chain planning software for... | Strategic |
| Andrew Dickow | 1 | Local Detroit investor/owner committed to operational exc... | Investor |
| Apollo (via affiliates managed funds) | 1 | Provides incremental debt financing via funds managed by ... | Mixed |
| Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. | 1 | Global insurance brokerage and risk management firm provi... | Strategic |
| Autobooks | 1 | Fintech provider integrating invoicing, payments, account... | Strategic |
Last 10 years
Supporting Data
Keweenaw Financial Corp. and Range Financial Corp. entered into a definitive all-stock merger agreement to combine their subsidiaries, Superior National Bank and Range Bank, to form Superior Range Bank. The deal is expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2026, with bank and core systems conversion anticipated in spring 2027.
Lennox International has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Heat Controller, an HVAC equipment supplier that serves distributors across North America through the Comfort-Aire and Century brands. The acquisition is expected to expand Lennox’s ability to serve small and mid-size HVAC distributors and broaden access to differentiated equipment offerings, with closing expected later in 2026 subject to customary conditions and regulatory approvals.
Stars + Honey, a collagen protein bar brand, announced a minority growth equity investment led by VMG Partners. The funding will support omnichannel expansion, product development, and the buildout of a new 60,000 sq. ft. manufacturing facility to scale nationally.
Saothair Capital Partners announced the successful recapitalization of its portfolio company, Air Products & Controls Inc. (APC). The new financing was provided by Capital Southwest Corporation, refinancing the company’s existing debt and supporting its continued operations.
Sumitomo Drive Technologies (Sumitomo Machinery Corporation of America) acquired Riverside Spline & Gear Inc., a Michigan-based manufacturer of precision gears and splined components. The deal expands Sumitomo’s domestic precision gearing capacity and strengthens near-shoring to reduce customers’ reliance on offshore supply chains.
Bregal Sagemount made a strategic growth investment in LSPedia, a Farmington Hills, Michigan-based provider of compliance, traceability, and supply chain software for the pharmaceutical industry. LSPedia plans to use the funding to continue product innovation, expand its customer base, and accelerate its global growth strategy.
Champion Homes, Inc. entered into a definitive agreement to acquire the assets of Homes Direct that represent 11 retail locations across key Western U.S. markets, including Arizona, California, Colorado, New Mexico, and Oregon. The deal is expected to close in Champion’s second quarter of fiscal 2027, subject to customary closing conditions.
Everis Medical, a Kalamazoo, Michigan-based medical device company focused on otolaryngology and airway management, announced the acquisition of Hood Laboratories. The deal expands Everis’ portfolio of ENT, airway, and thoracic devices and establishes a meaningful entry into airway management.
Cohen 26 Co announced it will acquire Gordon Advisors, P.C., a Troy, Michigan-based public accounting and business consulting firm. The transaction is expected to close on June 1, 2026, with Gordon Advisors’ client service team—including five leadership team members—joining Cohen 26 Co at closing and the Troy office retained.
Tri-County Bancorp, Inc. has entered into a definitive agreement to merge with Mayville Financial Corp., with Mayville merging into Tri-County. The combined organization will operate under the Tri-County brand with 14 locations and approximately $735 million in assets, subject to regulatory and Mayville shareholder approvals, and is expected to close in Q4 2026.
Esperion Therapeutics entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by an affiliate of ARCHIMED in a transaction valued at up to approximately $1.1 billion. Esperion shareholders will receive $3.16 per share in cash at closing, plus a contingent value right (CVR) for up to $100 million in milestone payments tied to future U.S. net sales performance; closing is expected in Q3 2026 subject to approvals.
Pure Hockey announced it is acquiring Perani's Hockey World, a long-standing hockey and lacrosse specialty retailer with 22 locations in the Midwest and surrounding regions. The acquired stores will be rebranded as Pure Hockey, expanding Pure Hockey’s footprint to more than 110 stores nationwide.
HOK, a global architecture and design firm, acquired ROSSETTI, a Detroit-based architecture firm known for sports venue design and renovation, to expand its Sports, Recreation and Entertainment practice. The combined firm will operate as “HOK + ROSSETTI” during integration, with ROSSETTI’s team continuing to work from Detroit and ROSSETTI’s leader Matt Rossetti joining HOK as a director in the practice.
Zax.AI acquired Quark Software, a company that provides component content design, automation, and intelligence software for end-to-end content lifecycle management. The announcement states the deal supports Zax’s focus on investing in proven software products with loyal customer bases and accelerating growth through innovation.
Guild Garage Group announced the completion of its partnership with Dover & Company, a long-standing family-owned garage door services provider based in Flint, Michigan. The deal marks Guild’s 30th acquisition since launching in 2024 and its 6th acquisition in 2026.
Related Digital and funds affiliated with Blackstone, along with PIMCO-managed debt financing, announced financing has been secured for Related Digital’s $16 billion Oracle data center campus in Saline Township, Michigan. The campus is being developed for Oracle in support of its partnership with OpenAI to expand AI compute capacity.
Inszone Insurance Services has acquired James R. Vozar Insurance Agency, adding specialized agricultural and farm insurance expertise. The agency, founded in 1969, has offices in Athens, Quincy, and Union City, Michigan, and leadership will remain through the transition to support clients and staff integration.
Behrman Capital has acquired Metallizing Service Company, a Detroit-area provider of thermal spray metal coating services for aerospace and industrial customers. Financial terms were not disclosed, and the deal positions Behrman to expand capacity and pursue a buy-and-build strategy in a fragmented specialty industrial services market.
Century Park Capital Partners launched Green Summit Landscape Group, a full-service landscape, snow, and water management platform, anchored by the acquisition of R26D Landscape in Lansing, Michigan. Green Summit also completed a second acquisition of LandMark Landscape, further strengthening its Midwest presence and expanding scale and service capabilities.
F.L.Putnam Investment Management Company (FLP) acquired Arcadia Investment Management Corporation, an independent registered investment adviser based in Kalamazoo, Michigan, with more than $670 million in assets under management. The deal closed on March 31, 2026 and establishes FLP’s first Midwest office in Kalamazoo while adding Arcadia’s senior investment team.
STAPLE Investments has announced a partnership with Corporate Travel Services (CTS), a provider of travel, tours, and event management services. The firms did not disclose the deal terms, and CTS will continue under its current leadership while using additional resources for technology and operations to support long-term growth.
Dynatrace entered into an agreement to acquire Bindplane, a telemetry pipeline company built on open standards that serves as a control plane for data from disparate sources. The deal is aimed at extending Dynatrace’s capabilities across the telemetry lifecycle and improving control, flexibility, and governance over observability data before downstream ingestion.
Lighthouse Software Group, a wholly owned subsidiary of Valsoft Corporation, acquired MemberLeap, a cloud-based association management software (AMS) platform serving nearly 600 nonprofits and membership organizations across North America. MemberLeap will continue operating autonomously under the Lighthouse umbrella, with its leadership team and employees remaining in place.
Wealth Enhancement, an independent wealth management firm, acquired Parros Financial Group, a hybrid RIA based in Ann Arbor, Michigan, managing over $118 million in client assets. The acquisition closed on March 31, 2026 and Wealth Enhancement said it would mark the firm’s first Ann Arbor location while expanding its platform resources for future growth.
Health Management Associates (HMA) announced it has acquired HealthTech Solutions, a Medicaid-focused provider of technology, analytics, and compliance solutions. The acquisition strengthens HMA’s government health technology services by adding data/analytics and systems modernization capabilities to its existing policy, regulatory, and operational advisory offerings. HealthTech Solutions will continue operating under its name as an HMA company, and financial terms were not disclosed.
Detroit-style pizza chain Buddy's Pizza was acquired by a Detroit-based group of local investors led by Saber Ammori, Andrew Dickow, and Kevin Denha. The investors say they have deep personal ties to the brand and plan to preserve its core identity while focusing on operational excellence and long-term growth.
Advent International has agreed, in partnership with management, to make a significant investment in Atwell, LLC, an engineering, consulting, and construction services firm serving critical infrastructure in the United States. The deal is expected to close in Q2 2026, subject to customary regulatory approvals and closing conditions.
Neapco Holdings LLC has officially closed its acquisition of IFA Group, combining the companies’ driveline engineering and manufacturing networks. The deal creates a larger enterprise with expanded global presence and integrated driveline solutions, with combined annual sales approaching $2B.
The Amlon Group, a Dallas-based industrial waste manager backed by private equity, acquired a Michigan hazardous waste recycling business specializing in recycling oil-bearing hazardous waste. The transaction is described as Amlon’s second add-on since completing a continuation vehicle transaction in 2024, continuing its buy-and-build strategy across the industrial Midwest.
Pelican Intl Inc. announced the acquisition of The KL Companies, Inc. (KL Outdoor), a Muskegon, Michigan-based manufacturer known for affordable recreational watercraft and outdoor products. The deal is intended to accelerate Pelican’s strategic growth plan by building a more integrated, resilient North American paddlesports platform through added manufacturing capacity and distribution scale.
Tweet Garot Mechanical, a Wisconsin-based mechanical contractor, acquired Prime Specialty Contracting to expand its footprint in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula and strengthen its regional presence. Prime Specialty Contracting—which provides mechanical, plumbing, HVAC, and custom metal fabrication services—will continue operating from its Marquette and Escanaba locations under founder Cory Bushong, with both sites remaining open.
Independent Bank Corp. has entered into a definitive merger agreement to acquire HCB Financial Corp., the parent of Highpoint Community Bank, in a cash-and-stock transaction valued at approximately $70.2 million. The deal is expected to expand Independent Bank’s presence across Michigan, particularly the corridor between Grand Rapids and Lansing, and is projected to close in early Q3 2026 pending regulatory and shareholder approvals.
Veza Manufacturing acquired Tornik, LLC’s manufacturing operations in Tijuana, Mexico, expanding Veza’s global footprint. The newly integrated facility will operate as Veza Mexico within the IMMEX maquiladora program and is equipped for wire & cable harness and electromechanical assembly production for the medical market.
Duravent Group, a venting and air quality solutions provider for HVAC professionals, announced it secured a significant strategic growth investment from Bain Capital. Bain will partner with Duravent’s leadership and existing investor Egeria to accelerate growth, deepen category leadership, and expand the platform through organic investment and strategic acquisitions.
TriMas completed the divestiture of its TriMas Aerospace business to PennAero, a portfolio company of Tinicum L.P. and funds managed by Blackstone. The transaction closed for approximately $1.45 billion in cash, subject to post-closing adjustments, with estimated net after-tax proceeds of about $1.2 billion.
York Space Systems acquired Orbion Space Technology, a Michigan-based manufacturer of Hall-effect electric thrusters used in constellation-scale satellites. Orbion will operate as a wholly owned U.S. subsidiary of York, and the acquisition is intended to strengthen York’s vertically integrated “space ecosystem,” reduce supply-chain risk for propulsion, and improve schedule certainty.
Husco, a privately owned automotive and off-highway systems company, announced it will acquire Mayfair Plastics, an engineering and injection molding manufacturer based in Gaylord, Michigan. The deal is intended to create in-house plastics design and manufacturing capability for Husco, with Mayfair Plastics’ facility in Gaylord maintained and employees retained. Terms were not disclosed, and full integration is expected by the end of fiscal 2026.
Tico Capital Partners completed its acquisition of AME Automotive, a provider of turnkey facility design, equipment solutions, and professional installation services for automotive dealerships nationwide. AME is headquartered in Auburn Hills, Michigan and was founded in 2001 by David Easterbrook; the transaction adds AME to Tico’s portfolio while aiming to support AME’s next phase of growth and preserve its customer-first culture.
Crest Rock Partners announced the recapitalization of Motus Fibers, a carve-out from Motus Integrated Technologies’ Fiber Solutions segment. The standalone business will operate as NexForm Technologies, with Crest Rock backing growth through expanded product portfolio, commercial reach, and engineering/operational innovation.
Puratos and Dawn Foods have entered into a definitive agreement under which Puratos intends to acquire Dawn Foods, subject to customary regulatory approvals. The deal is expected to close by the end of 2026, with both companies continuing to operate independently until completion.
Delaware Valley Floral Group, LLC (DVFG) announced it will acquire Rokay Floral, Inc., a Michigan-based wholesale floral distributor. The deal adds two Rokay Floral locations in Novi and Battle Creek, strengthening DVFG’s Midwest presence and cold-chain distribution network.
Autobooks, a provider of invoicing, payments, accounting, and cash-flow tools integrated into digital banking, acquired MinuteLender, a lending technology provider for small business loans. The acquisition aims to deliver an end-to-end small business solution that connects payments, accounting, and lending within digital banking to help financial institutions originate loans faster and more efficiently.
ELGA Credit Union completed its acquisition of Marine Bancorp of Florida, Inc., the holding company for Marine Bank & Trust Company. Under the terms of the agreement, Marine Bank shareholders received $43.75 in cash per share, and Marine Bank was rebranded as Marine – A Division of ELGA Credit Union.
Savant Wealth Management partnered with Grand Capital Advisors, a Grand Blanc, Michigan registered investment advisor with about $127 million in assets under management, expanding Savant’s footprint in the Midwest. The partnership closed on February 28, 2026, with terms not disclosed, and Duetsch and Schiestel becoming member-owners in Savant.
OneMagnify, backed by private equity firm Crestview Partners, acquired Optimal’s Performance Marketing business. The deal integrates Optimal’s performance media expertise and proprietary audience data into OneMagnify’s AI-enabled marketing platform and analytics to expand paid media capabilities across programmatic, CTV, paid search, paid social, and marketplace advertising. Financial terms were not disclosed.
GameChange Energy Technologies has acquired the Electrical Balance of Systems (eBOS) division from Terrasmart, a subsidiary of Gibraltar Industries, adding the eBOS product line and a U.S. manufacturing facility in Grand Rapids, Michigan to its platform. The acquisition expands GameChange’s module-to-grid capabilities for utility-scale solar projects by integrating pre-engineered and prefabricated electrical systems and the eBOS team into its tracker, racking, transformer, and grid-equipment offerings.
Kanbrick has made a minority growth investment in Depatie Fluid Power Group to provide long-term strategic support and accelerate the company's next phase of growth. The partnership will work with Depatie and its American Motion Group affiliates to expand capabilities and services across motion control and automation end markets.
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan entered into a definitive agreement to sell its wholly owned subsidiary AF Group to Enstar Group, a global insurance and reinsurance group backed by investment vehicles managed by Sixth Street. AF Group will become a wholly owned subsidiary of Enstar and is expected to continue operating largely as a standalone company from its Lansing headquarters, subject to regulatory approvals. The transaction is expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2026; financial terms were not disclosed.
Traumasoft, a provider of integrated emergency medical services (EMS) management software, announced it has acquired Huly, an AI-native platform designed to streamline EMS administrative workflows. Huly will continue under its existing independent brand and leadership while operating with autonomy, and Traumasoft’s customers will gain more tightly integrated workflows across EMS operations such as billing, QA/QI, and automation.
Natus Sensory has acquired TheraB Medical, a medical technology company focused on neonatal jaundice treatment using wearable phototherapy. The deal expands Natus Sensory’s newborn care portfolio with SnugLit, a FDA-cleared swaddle-style phototherapy system designed to support family-centered care while delivering continuous therapy.
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