Level 6 Marketing, a provider of purpose-built incentive technology and payment solutions, announced that it has acquired a majority ownership stake in Aprendio, a Kansas-based AI automation firm that designs and implements custom AI systems to streamline business operations.
The strategic investment brings together a long-established provider of channel incentive technology with an AI automation specialist, creating new opportunities for enterprise clients seeking operational efficiencies through artificial intelligence.
Founded in 2005, Level 6 has incentivized more than $6 billion in client products and generated more than $1 billion in incremental client revenue. The company provides channel incentive technology, consumer rebate platforms, and employee rewards programs for manufacturers across sectors including automotive, HVAC, technology, furniture, and healthcare.
According to the companies, existing Level 6 client programs and day-to-day operations will continue without disruption. Clients will also have the option to leverage Aprendio’s AI automation capabilities to help eliminate operational bottlenecks and improve workflow efficiency.
The companies noted that the partnership is built on a shared philosophy of delivering customized technology solutions. Level 6 has long focused on developing tailored incentive platforms for clients, while Aprendio designs bespoke AI automation systems engineered around specific organizational needs rather than relying on standardized tools.
Aprendio will continue operating as an independent subsidiary with its own leadership team, client relationships, and go-to-market strategy. The company utilizes a multi-LLM orchestration approach that combines multiple AI models to build flexible automation systems customized for client workflows. Recent projects include automating more than 400 monthly hours for a medical billing company and increasing output by 300% for a content development firm.
In addition to automation audits and workflow development, Aprendio offers bespoke AI software solutions and fractional Chief AI Officer (CAIO) services for organizations seeking executive-level AI strategy guidance.
Both companies said they will maintain separate operations while benefiting from shared resources and complementary expertise.
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“We’ve spent more than 20 years building the technology, infrastructure, and client relationships that help businesses perform at a higher level. Aprendio is a natural extension of that mission. This investment adds practical AI automation expertise to our enterprise technology capabilities while creating a strong new growth path for both companies.”
Ben Wieder, Founder and CEO, Level 6
“This partnership allows us to bring our enterprise-grade automation solutions to the market at a much broader scale. With Level 6’s software engineering depth and proven B2B experience behind us, we can deliver custom AI systems faster and with greater confidence.”
Michael Kocher, Founder and CEO, Aprendio
