Anthropic has partnered with private equity firm Hg to launch a new independent European consultancy, marking the frontier lab’s first move to create a standalone business selling AI expertise on the continent. The deal will establish a company that embeds AI consultants and engineers into European businesses to design new products or support existing AI adoption efforts. The new entity will also serve Hg’s portfolio companies and is expected to launch by year-end with hubs in London and Berlin.
The partnership signals a growing threat to traditional IT consulting firms like Accenture and the Big Four—Deloitte, EY, KPMG, and PwC—as AI labs expand into professional services. Anthropic and Hg aim to capitalize on Europe’s push to accelerate AI adoption, following similar ventures in the US, including Ode, backed by Blackstone and Hellman & Friedman, and Open AI’s Deployment Company.
Anthropic will contribute balance sheet capital, while Hg will invest from its funds, including the London-listed Hg Capital Trust. The move comes as Anthropic seeks new revenue streams amid slowing growth and preparations for a potential blockbuster IPO.
FAQ Q: What is the new Anthropic-Hg consultancy?
FAQ A: It is an independent European company backed by Anthropic and Hg that will deploy AI consultants and engineers into businesses to support product development and AI integration.
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