Perplexity AI
PrivateLast Round
Series E
Extention
Sep 12, 2025
Est. Valuation
$20B
Total Funding Raised
$1.9B
Momentum
Top 1%
of companies Caplight tracks
Company Overview
Perplexity AI is an artificial intelligence company that provides a conversational search and answer engine platform designed to deliver direct, sourced responses to user queries.
Sector
AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure
Verticals
NLP & Conversational AI, Workflow Automation, Business Intelligence
Business Model
B2C
Customer Profile
Subscription SaaS, Freemium, Usage-Based SaaS
AI Layer
Application
Keywords
Price History
Caplight MarketPrice™ estimate for Perplexity AI, published with a 90-day delay.
Caplight MarketPrice™
$59.35
per share, as of June 2026
-82.3%
1-year change
Caplight MarketPrice™ is an estimate of private secondary market pricing, shown here on a delayed basis for illustrative purposes only. It may be incomplete, is subject to change, and may not be relied upon for any purpose or considered investment advice.
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Perplexity AI Funding Rounds
Historical fundraising activity
| Round | Date | Amount Raised | Valuation | Investors | Sources |
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| Series E Extention | Sep 12, 2025 | ||||
| Series E Extension | Jul 18, 2025 | ||||
| Series E | May 12, 2025 | ||||
| Series D | Dec 18, 2024 | ||||
| Series C | Jun 27, 2024 | ||||
Series B Extension | Apr 23, 2024 |
Secondary Market Activity
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Key People
Founding team and executive leadership
Perplexity AI Investors
Notable investors and investment history
| Investor | Rounds |
|---|---|
| SoftBank Investment Advisers | Series E Extension, Series C |
| Mirae Asset | Series E Extention |
| New Enterprise Associates | Series E, Series D, Series B, Series B Extension, Series E Extension, Series A |
| BroadLight Capital | Series D |
| Factorial Funds | Series B |
| B Capital Group | Series D |
| Laude Ventures | Series B |
Market signals
Structured signals derived from secondary market and firmographic data.
- Sep 13, 2026
API and developer offerings reached ~$15M ARR in Q3 2026.
- Sep 13, 2026
Publisher revenue share program generated ~$35M ARR in Q3 2026.
Perplexity AI Filings
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Perplexity AI's valuation, stock price, and market status.
Is Perplexity AI a public or private company?
Perplexity AI is a private company.
What is the current stock price of Perplexity AI?
Perplexity AI is a private company, so its shares have no public market price. Caplight tracks Perplexity AI's secondary market activity and provides MarketPrice™ estimates of its share price to Caplight users.
How much is Perplexity AI worth (valuation)?
Perplexity AI's valuation is estimated at $20.0B based on funding round data.
Can I buy Perplexity AI stock?
Perplexity AI shares may be available on secondary markets subject to transfer restrictions. Caplight facilitates secondary market transactions for accredited investors.
When was Perplexity AI's last funding round?
Perplexity AI's most recent funding round was Series E Extention on September 12, 2025.
Who are the main investors in Perplexity AI?
Key investors in Perplexity AI include SoftBank Investment Advisers, New Enterprise Associates, SoftBank Group, Institutional Venture Partners (IVP), Accel.
Will Perplexity AI IPO soon?
No public IPO plans have been announced for Perplexity AI.
How can I track Perplexity AI secondary market activity?
Caplight tracks bids, offers, and trades in Perplexity AI's shares on secondary markets.