Cohere Announces Initial Close of Record Series E Targeting CAD $7B
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Toronto-based AI company Cohere has announced the initial close of a record-breaking Series E funding round targeting up to CAD $7 billion. This investment values the company at CAD $35.7 billion, marking the largest private financing ever secured by a Canadian technology firm. The round is led by the Schwarz Group and includes participation from Bell Ventures, Bullhound Capital, NVIDIA, and the Government of Canada. Following this financial milestone, Cohere reports significant growth, including a 165% year-over-year increase in annual recurring revenue and an expansion to 300 customers such as RBC and TD Bank. CEO Aidan Gomez described the deal as historic for both the company and Canada, emphasizing the strategic importance of sovereign AI. The funds will be utilized to advance model development, build verticalized AI solutions for regulated sectors, and expand compute infrastructure. Political leaders from Canada and Germany highlighted the deal's significance for national sovereignty and international cooperation in artificial intelligence.
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