# Alphabet is in talks with Blackstone, KKR, and EQT to give their portfolio companies access to Gemini models through omnibus licensing agreements.

*fintech · news · 2026-05-06 · TNW*

## Key points

- Alphabet is negotiating omnibus Gemini AI licensing deals with Blackstone, KKR, and EQT for their portfolio companies.
- Google's approach contrasts with OpenAI and Anthropic, who are embedding engineers via consulting-heavy joint ventures.
- Google is leveraging its $750 million partner fund and existing consulting firms for implementation instead of in-house engineers.
- Blackstone is simultaneously an investor in Anthropic's joint venture and a participant in Google's potential licensing deal.
- Google’s licensing model aims for rapid, large-scale AI adoption across thousands of private equity portfolio companies.

**Companies:** Alphabet, Blackstone, KKR, EQT, OpenAI, Anthropic
**Countries:** United States, European Union

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