Perplexity AI
PrivateLast Round
Series E
Extention
Sep 12, 2025
Est. Valuation
$20B
Total Funding Raised
$1.9B
Momentum
Top 5%
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, ML Platforms, Workflow Automation
Business Model
B2B
Customer Profile
Subscription SaaS, Usage-Based SaaS, Freemium
AI Layer
Application
Keywords
Price History
Caplight MarketPrice™ estimate for Perplexity AI, published with a 90-day delay.
Caplight MarketPrice™
$61.36
per share, as of May 2026
-81.7%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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
Bids, offers, and trades by month
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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.
- Aug 24, 2026
Revenue tripled in approximately eight months.
- Aug 24, 2026
Annualized revenue climbed above $750 million as of August 2026.
Recent news
Latest coverage and updates
- launchesSep 26, 2026
Perplexity launched Search API on Sep 26th '25.
- has_issues_withSep 26, 2026
Perplexity had issues with stolen wake word technology on Sep 24th '26.
- has_issues_withSep 25, 2026
Perplexity had issues with misappropriating trade secrets connected to wake word technology used in AI assistants on Sep 24th '26.
- has_issues_withSep 25, 2026
Perplexity had issues with stealing trade secrets on Sep 24th '26.
- has_issues_withSep 25, 2026
Perplexity had issues with stealing trade secrets under both federal and California law, breach of contract and fraudulent inducement on Jul 1st '25.
Perplexity AI Filings
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Perplexity AI's valuation, stock price, and market status.
Is Perplexity a public or private company?
Perplexity is a private company.
What is the current stock price of Perplexity?
Perplexity is a private company with no public stock price. Caplight tracks Perplexity's secondary market activity and provides MarketPrice™ estimates to Caplight users.
How much is Perplexity worth (valuation)?
Perplexity's valuation is estimated at $20.0B based on funding round data.
Can I buy Perplexity stock?
Perplexity shares may be available on secondary markets subject to transfer restrictions. Caplight facilitates secondary market transactions for accredited investors. Visit https://www.caplight.com to learn more.
When was Perplexity's last funding round?
Perplexity's most recent funding round was Series E Extention on September 11, 2025.
Who are the main investors in Perplexity?
Key investors in Perplexity include New Enterprise Associates (NEA), Wayra, Institutional Venture Partners (IVP), Accel.
Will Perplexity IPO soon?
No public IPO plans have been announced for Perplexity.
How can I track Perplexity secondary market activity?
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