Perplexity develops an AI answer engine and research assistant that combines search with conversational responses.
| date | round | amount | valuation | investors |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2026 | Series E-6 | not disclosed | $21.21B post-money | not disclosed |
| Jun 2025 | Primary | $500M | $14B post-money | not disclosed |
In 3 years with 400 people Perplexity changed google.com more than any internal Google PM and bid $34B (more than its own valuation) for Chrome. Google's AI Mode is an admission that the threat is real.