Perplexity AI
formerly PerplexityThe most powerful answer engine.
San Francisco, United States · Founded 2022 · $1.7B raised
- Headquarters
- San Francisco, California
- Employees
- 201–500
- Founded
- 2022
- Business Model
- B2C
- Website
- perplexity.ai
- Total Funding
- $1.7B
- Last Round
- $200.0M Venture RoundSep 2025
- Rounds
- 7
Totals include recorded grants and other qualifying funding, not just equity. What counts toward funding.
About
Perplexity is an AI-powered search engine that transforms how you discover and interact with information. Ask any question and it searches the web to deliver conversational answers backed by verifiable sources with citations. The platform integrates cutting-edge AI models, giving users flexibility to choose the model that best fits their needs.
Summary
Perplexity AI is an Artificial Intelligence company based in San Francisco, United States, founded in 2022. It has raised $1.7B in total across 7 rounds, most recently a $200.0M Venture Round in Sep 2025. Investors include IVP, SoftBank and Nvidia.
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Funding History
Sep 2025
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Funding: Series B through Venture Round. Amounts, valuations, and investors where available.
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