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    Perplexity AI raising new investment at $9B valuation

    By Bing LanNovember 6, 2024No Comments2 Mins Read
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    • Perplexity AI set to raise $500 million in the new round to value the search startup at $ 9 billion.
    • The significant investments in AI research startup indicated the investor’s focus of developing advanced AI models.

    What happened

    According to the source, venture capital company Institutional Venture Partners (IVP), which also owns a board seat in the startup, is spearheading a fresh investment round for California-based Perplexity that is expected to raise $500 million. In January, the business raised $73.6 million in Series B capital. IVP led the investment round, which valued the business at roughly $520 million.

    Perplexity AI raised $5 million in its seed funding round in 2022. This round was led by prominent investors including Coatue Management and Founders Fund, alongside participation from other notable venture capital firms. In 2023, Perplexity AI secured $15 million in a Series A funding round. This round was co-led by Coatue Management and Greylock Partners. Perplexity AI is set to finalize a substantial funding round that will significantly boost its valuation to approximately $9 billion. 

    Alongside traditional venture capital, Perplexity AI has formed strategic partnerships that bolster its technological capabilities and market reach. 

    Also read:Physical Intelligence shakes up AI robots with $400M raised
    Also read:China’s DeepRoute.ai raises $100 mln to drive the future

    Why it’s important

    Perplexity AI operates in a competitive landscape dominated by established players like Google, OpenAI and emerging startups focused on AI-driven search solutions. Its unique selling proposition lies in providing concise, accurate answers to queries, leveraging advanced machine learning techniques to enhance user interaction. Collaborations with tech giants and research institutions have been pivotal in refining its AI models and enhancing user experience.

    Perplexity AI’s funding trajectory shows a strong growth strategy backed by reputable investors. The focus is on technological advancement and market positioning. As the company innovates in the AI sector, future funding rounds will be crucial for its long-term viability. Significant investments are aimed at improving AI algorithms and enhancing natural language processing capabilities. The goal is to increase the accuracy of search results.

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    Bing Lan

    Bingxin Lan is a journalist at Blue Tech Wave specialising in AI and Internet governance. She graduated from the University of California, irvine. Send tips to b.lan@btw.media.

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