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Mistral AI Acquires Koyeb to Boost European AI Cloud Sovereignty

French AI leader Mistral AI has made its first acquisition, buying startup Koyeb. This strategic move aims to expand Mistral's presence in AI cloud infrastructure and boost Europe's independence in tech policy.

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Mistral AI Acquires Koyeb to Boost European AI Cloud Sovereignty
French company Mistral AI, a specialist in developing artificial intelligence models, announced its first acquisition since its founding: the purchase of startup Koyeb. This move reflects Mistral AI's direction to expand its presence in the AI cloud infrastructure sector and strengthen the independence of European technical policies. The deal is part of Mistral AI's strategy to transform from a company focused on developing large language models into an integrated player offering comprehensive solutions, including advanced cloud computing and efficient operation of smart applications. The company had launched "Mistral Compute" in June 2025, a cloud platform dedicated to running AI applications and models, and this new acquisition enhances the capabilities of this platform and expands its range of services.

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