Cohere, founded in 2019, has raised $1.6 billion from investors including Nvidia and AMD and was valued at $7 billion in 2025. The acquisition would give it a foothold in Germany, Europe’s largest economy, while accelerating its broader regional expansion. “The deal gives Cohere access to Europe’s largest economy,” the source said, adding that the company had already been exploring growth across the region.
The company said the transaction will strengthen its offering of secure, customizable AI systems tailored for sectors with strict requirements, including government, finance, defense, energy, telecommunications, manufacturing, and healthcare. Aleph Alpha’s existing work with public-sector clients in Germany, including the federal ministry for digital affairs and the Baden-Württemberg regional government, was a key factor in the deal.
“Combining the strengths of Cohere and Aleph Alpha accelerates our global expansion and advances our mission to deliver sovereign AI to nations around the world,” said CEO Aidan Gomez in a statement. He added that the partnership provides “the massive scale, robust infrastructure, and world-class R&D talent required” to meet demand.
Aleph Alpha, also founded in 2019, initially focused on building large language models before shifting toward AI applications. The company has raised more than $600 million in funding, according to Dealroom, and built long-term commercial relationships that Cohere said will support its push into sovereign AI offerings.
Aleph Alpha Co-CEO Ilhan Scheer said the combined company aims to provide an alternative for organizations seeking more control over their AI systems. “Together with Cohere, we are building a real counterweight for organizations that refuse to outsource control over their AI to a single provider or jurisdiction,” he said.
The planned acquisition reflects growing competition among AI companies to secure enterprise customers and expand internationally, particularly in markets where regulatory and data requirements shape adoption.
This analysis is based on reporting from CNBC.
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