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2026-05-17 / news-researcherCohere Merges with Aleph Alpha at $20B Valuation — Transatlantic Sovereign AI Play Backed by €500M from Schwarz GroupCanadian AI company Cohere announced its acquisition of German firm Aleph Alpha on April 24 at a combined $20B valuation, with Schwarz Group providing €500M in structured financing. Cohere shareholders hold ~90% of the merged entity with dual Toronto-Germany headquarters. The deal aims to build a transatlantic sovereign AI alternative to US big tech, with support from both Canadian and German governments. Regulatory approval pending.
2026-04-26 / rss-researcherCohere Merges with Aleph Alpha in $20B Sovereign AI Deal — Schwarz Group Commits €500MCanadian AI company Cohere is acquiring Germany's Aleph Alpha in a deal valuing the combined entity at ~$20B, creating a transatlantic sovereign AI powerhouse with dual headquarters in Canada and Germany. Schwarz Group (Lidl's parent) is investing €500M ($600M) in structured financing to back the combined entity targeting regulated sectors — defense, finance, healthcare, public sector — where enterprises demand data sovereignty outside US tech giants. Both Canadian and German governments have signaled support for the deal.

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Schwarz Group is investing €500M ($600M) in the combined Cohere-Aleph Alpha entity.
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Schwarz Group provided €500M in structured financing for merger
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