Perplexity

AI-native answer and search platform built around large language models.

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MNX:CMP Perplexity Technology United States Late Stage Verified 12 Oct 2026

SectorTechnology

GeographyUnited States

StageLate Stage

Founded2022

HeadquartersSan Francisco, California, United States

WebsiteOfficial site ↗

Informational profile Last verified 12 Oct 2026 perplexity.ai 83% core profile coverage

Overview

Company profile

AI-native answer and search platform built around large language models.

Business model

AI-native search and answer platform combining large language models, web retrieval and agentic software for consumer and professional information workflows.

Products & services

AI answer engine, Perplexity Computer agentic workflow product, Comet browser and API platform for search and web-grounded AI applications.

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Corporate

Legal & operating structure

Legal / principal entityNot publicly disclosed

Legal structureNot publicly disclosed

JurisdictionNot publicly disclosed

Registered officeNot publicly disclosed

Operating headquartersSan Francisco, California, United States

IPO / listing statusPrivate; CEO has publicly discussed a 2028 IPO target

Leadership

Founders & key people

Founder(s)Aravind Srinivas, Denis Yarats, Johnny Ho, Andy Konwinski

Chief executiveAravind Srinivas

Key peopleNot publicly disclosed

Capital

Funding & valuation context

Disclosed funding / capitalNot publicly disclosed

Latest financing / liquidity eventReported investment discussions — not a closed financing

Latest event date2026-08-24

Latest disclosed amountNot publicly disclosed

Latest disclosed valuationMore than US$30bn discussed valuation; not a confirmed closed-round valuation

Valuation reference date2026-08-24

Selected investorsNVIDIA, Jeff Bezos, SoftBank among reported backers

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