Cohere Merges with Aleph Alpha in $20B Deal Backed by Schwarz Group's €500M
Canadian AI firm Cohere is acquiring Germany's Aleph Alpha to create a transatlantic powerhouse focused on sovereign AI for enterprises and governments, with Schwarz Group leading a Series E at $20B valuation. The merger combines Cohere's large models with Aleph Alpha's small models and European expertise amid US dominance.