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May 19, 2026

Cohere snaps up second German AI startup weeks after Aleph Alpha deal

Canadian AI company buys Berlin-based Reliant AI for undisclosed sum

Martin Coulter

3 min read

Canadian AI giant Cohere has snapped up its second German startup just weeks after acquiring Aleph Alpha, as it accelerates its push to help countries bolster tech capabilities independent of America.

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Martin Coulter

Martin Coulter is Sifted's news editor, based in London. You can follow him on LinkedIn and X

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