Perplexity
Perplexity AI is an answer-engine and AI browser company whose Comet browser and conversational search compete with Google. Founded in 2022 and based in San Francisco, Perplexity has raised roughly $1.5B across rounds — most recently a late-2025 round that pushed its valuation to about $20B, with backers including IVP, NEA, NVIDIA and Jeff Bezos.
Company snapshot
- Active
- Total funding
- $1.5B
- Funding rounds
- 9
- Last round (Series F)
- $500M
- Last round date
- Dec 2025
- Founded
- 2022
- Employees
- 251-500
- Headquarters
- San Francisco, California, United States
Founders
Aravind Srinivas, Denis Yarats, Johnny Ho, Andy Konwinski
Industries
- Artificial Intelligence
- Search Engine
- Generative AI
Notable investors
| Investor | Role |
|---|---|
| IVP | Lead |
| NEA | Lead |
| NVIDIA | Co-investor |
| Jeff Bezos | Co-investor |
| Institutional Venture Partners | Co-investor |
| B Capital | Lead |
| T. Rowe Price | Co-investor |
Frequently asked questions
How much funding has Perplexity raised?
Perplexity has raised $1.5B in total funding across 9 rounds.
What was Perplexity's most recent funding round?
Perplexity's most recent round was a Series F of $500M in Dec 2025.
When was Perplexity founded?
Perplexity was founded in 2022.
Where is Perplexity headquartered?
Perplexity is headquartered in San Francisco, California, United States.
How many employees does Perplexity have?
Perplexity has 251-500 employees.
Who are Perplexity's investors?
Perplexity's notable investors include IVP, NEA, NVIDIA, Jeff Bezos, Institutional Venture Partners, B Capital.