Anthropic buys biotech startup Coefficient Bio in $400M deal: reports

TechCrunch
2026.04.03 20:30
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Anthropic has acquired biotech startup Coefficient Bio for $400 million in stock. This acquisition aligns with Anthropic's expansion into healthcare, following the launch of its Claude for Life Sciences tool. Coefficient Bio, founded by Samuel Stanton and Nathan C. Frey, focuses on using AI to enhance drug discovery and biological research efficiency. The startup's team of about 10 will integrate into Anthropic's health and life science division.