AI Startup Cohere Nears Deal to Raise Funds at $5 Billion Valuation

Cohere is in talks with investors to raise $500 million or more in fresh financing. 

Aidan Gomez, co-founder and chief executive officer of Cohere Inc.

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Artificial intelligence startup Cohere Inc. is in late-stage discussions to clinch a fresh round of funding that would raise the valuation of the company to $5 billion.

Cohere is talking with investors about raising $500 million or more, according to a person familiar with the matter who asked not to be identified because the information is private.