Anthropic acquired stealth startup Coefficient Bio in an all-stock deal valued at over $400 million. This transaction represents Anthropic’s largest acquisition to date.
Coefficient Bio launched eight months ago to develop AI models for scientific and pharmaceutical research. Anthropic will integrate the startup’s team into its healthcare and life sciences division.
The move targets the application of AI models to drug discovery and development. This acquisition reflects a broader trend of AI labs entering specialized vertical markets.