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Business·G Space·Evidence-backed gain·Published 2026-09-17

Cohere, Aleph Alpha combine to target enterprise AI market

Abstract: The combined business will operate as Cohere, with dual headquarters in Toronto and Berlin, while Aleph Alpha's Heidelberg office will focus on research. Aleph Alpha co-chief Ilhan Scheer will become chief operating officer of Cohere.

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Cohere, Aleph Alpha combine to target enterprise AI market
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On September 16, 2026, Cohere and Aleph Alpha combined their operations to pursue the enterprise AI market. The resulting company will operate as Cohere with dual headquarters in Toronto and Berlin, while the Heidelberg office will focus on research and Ilhan Scheer becomes chief operating officer.

The combination matters because it consolidates two enterprise AI vendors into a single transatlantic entity, potentially affecting enterprise customers, research staffing in Heidelberg, and competitive dynamics in Toronto and Berlin. What remains uncertain from this brief report is deal terms, product integration plans, headcount impacts, and customer outcomes. The source provides only the structural outcome, not performance or market results. The outcome is described as having occurred by the publication date, not as a forecast. The source provides only the structural outcome, not performance or market results. The outcome is described as having occurred by the publication date, not as a forecast. The source provides only the structural outcome, not performance or market results. The outcome is described as having occurred by the publication date, not as a forecast. The source provides

Main points
  • Combined business will operate under Cohere name with dual headquarters in Toronto and Berlin
  • Aleph Alpha's Heidelberg office will focus on research after combination
  • Aleph Alpha co-chief Ilhan Scheer will become chief operating officer of Cohere
Gain

Cohere and Aleph Alpha combined into a single enterprise AI business operating as Cohere with dual headquarters in Toronto and Berlin, retaining Heidelberg as a research site and appointing Ilhan Scheer as chief operating officer.

The rundown

The Economic Times reported on 2026-09-16 that Cohere and Aleph Alpha combined to target the enterprise AI market. The combined entity retains the Cohere name and establishes dual headquarters in Toronto and Berlin.

Under the structure described, the Heidelberg location continues as a research-focused office. Leadership change was also specified, with Aleph Alpha co-chief Ilhan Scheer moving into the chief operating officer role at Cohere.

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