Aleph Alpha

Aleph Alpha GmbH is a German artificial intelligence startup founded in 2019 and based in Heidelberg. The company specializes in developing sovereign large language models and enterprise AI operating systems aimed at ensuring European digital independence. Its mission focuses on creating specialized AI solutions that comply with European data protection laws, including the EU AI Act.

Aleph Alpha offers a range of generative AI solutions, including its full-stack generative AI suite, PhariaAI, which allows organizations to design and manage custom AI applications. Other products include Luminous, a family of large language models for text generation and analysis, and PhariaAssistant, an AI tool for task automation. The company primarily serves enterprises and governmental agencies in highly regulated sectors, emphasizing transparency and data sovereignty. Following its acquisition by Cohere in 2026, Aleph Alpha continues to operate with a strong presence in Europe and Canada.