Cohere secures $500 million, valued at $6.8 billion; Pineau named Chief AI Officer

Aug 15, 2025
CNBC
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Summary

Cohere, an AI startup, secures $500 million in funding, valuing it at $6.8 billion, as it appoints Joelle Pineau as Chief AI Officer and plans to advance agentic AI for businesses and governments.

Key Points

  • Cohere valued at $6.8 billion after latest $500 million funding round
  • Appoints Joelle Pineau as Chief AI Officer and Francois Chadwick as Chief Financial Officer
  • Plans to use funding to advance agentic AI for businesses and governments

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