Cohere takes over Aleph Alpha shortly after the German startup ousted its original founder

THE DECODER / 4/24/2026

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Key Points

  • Shortly after Aleph Alpha’s original founder Jonas Andrulis was pushed out, Cohere is moving to take over the German AI startup.
  • The deal includes major backing from Germany’s Schwarz Group, which is reportedly investing $600 million.
  • Aleph Alpha, previously viewed as a German counterpart to OpenAI, is now set to be integrated under Cohere’s control.
  • The timing suggests a rapid shift in Aleph Alpha’s leadership and strategic direction following internal governance changes.

Just months after founder Jonas Andrulis was pushed out, Canadian AI company Cohere is taking over Aleph Alpha - once hailed as Germany's answer to OpenAI. The Schwarz Group is putting $600 million into the deal.

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