Perplexity AI

"Raised $1.7B to date in 5 rounds; last disclosed equity round, Series E, of $200M in September 2025 raised post-valuation to $20B ; Key active investors include Institutional Venture Partners, Jeff Bezos, NEA, NVentures, and SoftBank Vision Fund, among others."

Perplexity is an AI-powered answer engine that draws from credible sources in real time to accurately answer questions with in-line citations, perform deep research, and more. Founded in 2022, the company's mission is to serve the world's curiosity by bridging the gap between traditional search engines and AI-driven interfaces. Each week, Perplexity answers more than 150 million questions globally. Perplexity is available in the app store and online