Anthropic has purchased the stealth biotech AI startup Coefficient Bio in a $400 million stock deal, according to reports from The Information and Eric Newcomer.
The acquisition signals a significant move for Anthropic into the intersection of artificial intelligence and biotechnology. Coefficient Bio, though operating largely under the radar, has been developing AI solutions for applications within the biotech industry.
The $400 million deal, structured as a stock transaction, indicates Anthropic’s commitment to expanding its capabilities and presence in the rapidly evolving biotech sector. The specific details and strategic rationale behind the acquisition have not yet been officially disclosed by either company.