Perplexity

Overview

AI-powered answer engine combining LLM reasoning with live web search. SF; founded 2022 by Aravind Srinivas (ex-OpenAI).

Part of the San Francisco ecosystem

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Timeline

1. Dec 2025Funding Roundtechcrunch.com ↗

   Series D at $9B post; AI search expansion + browser launch.