Anthropic-backed enterprise AI venture Ode acquires AI consulting firm to accelerate Claude's enterprise adoption

Odaily News: Ode, an enterprise AI services company co-founded by Anthropic and Wall Street investment institutions, announced its first acquisition since inception, acquiring AI consulting firm Casper Studios to drive the adoption of Anthropic's AI model Claude in the enterprise market. Established in 2026, Ode is backed by Anthropic, Blackstone, Hellman & Friedman, and other investment institutions, positioning itself as a service platform that helps enterprises deploy cutting-edge AI technology into real-world business processes.

The acquisition of Casper Studios aims to strengthen Ode's capabilities in designing and deploying AI applications for enterprise clients. As more companies explore generative AI applications, Ode hopes to help enterprises move from AI experimentation to large-scale implementation through professional consulting, engineering execution, and customized solutions. (The Information)