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Anthropic and Blackstone bet the next fortune in AI is implementation, not models

The Next WebPublished Jul 16, 2026

Ode, a new company backed by Anthropic, Blackstone, and Hellman & Friedman with $1.5B funding, focuses on implementing AI models like Anthropic's Claude into enterprises to bridge the gap between AI pilots and production. Led by founders from Fractional AI, Ode employs a specialized team to integrate AI solutions, aiming to become a major player in enterprise AI deployment amid competition from OpenAI and consulting firms.

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