Perplexity AI
AI-powered answer engine combining LLM reasoning with real-time web search. The leading AI search platform.
2022
San Francisco, CA
~350
$900M
Latest Valuation
$9B
Leadership
Aravind Srinivas
CEO
Key Products
Focus Areas
Funding History
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About Perplexity AI
Perplexity AI was founded in 2022 and is headquartered in San Francisco, CA. Led by Aravind Srinivas, the company has grown to approximately 350 employees with +180% YoY growth.
The company has raised $900M in funding, reaching a valuation of $9B. Key products include Perplexity Pro, Sonar Pro, Sonar API, Enterprise Pro.
Perplexity AI focuses on: AI search, Answer engine, Real-time information, Citations.
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