Perplexity AI Secures $200 Million at $20 Billion Valuation

September 11, 2025
Perplexity AI has raised $200 million in new funding, reaching a $20 billion valuation, according to The Information. This comes just two months after a previous funding round at an $18 billion valuation.

Perplexity AI has secured $200 million in new funding, achieving a valuation of $20 billion, according to The Information. This latest capital injection comes just two months after the company raised funds at an $18 billion valuation.

The San Francisco-based AI-powered search engine startup has been on a rapid fundraising spree, raising over $1 billion in total. The frequent funding rounds reflect the growing interest in AI startups, as investors continue to make unsolicited offers to support the high operational costs associated with AI technology.

Perplexity AI, founded three years ago, is positioning itself as a competitor to Google's search dominance. The company has been actively acquiring other tech firms, including a browser company and a startup focused on large language models, to bolster its capabilities.

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