All Brands Owned by Aleph Alpha GmbH

What does Aleph Alpha do?

Aleph Alpha builds sovereign AI models and the PhariaAI enterprise platform for European companies and governments that require data control and explainability.

Is Aleph Alpha publicly traded?

No. Aleph Alpha is a privately held GmbH. Its agreed merger with Cohere, a private company, does not create a public listing.

Who founded Aleph Alpha?

Jonas Andrulis and Samuel Weinbach founded the company in Heidelberg in 2019. Andrulis previously led AI research at SAP.

Where is Aleph Alpha headquartered?

The company is headquartered at Speyerer Strasse 14 in Heidelberg, Baden-Württemberg, Germany. The site will remain a research center after the Cohere merger closes.

Who owns Aleph Alpha?

Aleph Alpha is owned by its founders and investors including Schwarz Group, Bosch Ventures, SAP, and Hewlett Packard Enterprise. Upon completion of the Cohere merger, these shareholders will hold stakes in the combined company.

Did Cohere acquire Aleph Alpha?

The transaction is structured as a merger. A definitive agreement was signed September 16, 2026, valuing the combined company at roughly $20 billion. It was pending regulatory approval as of October 1, 2026.