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AI Search Startup Perplexity Hits $14 Billion Valuation in $500 Million Funding Round

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May 13, 2025
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AI Search Startup Perplexity Hits $14 Billion Valuation in $500 Million Funding Round
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  • Perplexity AI is raising $500 million in a funding round led by Accel, boosting its valuation to $14 billion, a 50% increase from late 2024.
  • The company plans to launch its own web browser, Comet, to compete with Google Chrome and Apple’s Safari.
  • Apple is exploring partnerships with Perplexity, OpenAI, and Anthropic to integrate AI search features into Safari, signaling a shift in the search market.
  • Perplexity faces criticism from publishers over content usage and rising competition from Google and OpenAI’s AI-powered search tools.

What Happened?

Perplexity AI, a San Francisco-based generative AI search startup, is in advanced talks to raise $500 million in a funding round led by Accel, valuing the company at $14 billion. This marks a significant jump from its $9 billion valuation in November 2024. Perplexity’s AI-powered search tool provides summarized answers with source links, challenging Google’s traditional search model.

The company is also developing its own web browser, Comet, to compete with established players like Google Chrome and Apple’s Safari. Meanwhile, Apple has reported a decline in Google search traffic on Safari for the first time in over 20 years, attributing the drop to the growing popularity of generative AI tools like Perplexity and ChatGPT. Apple is in discussions with Perplexity and other AI firms to integrate their search features into Safari.


Why It Matters?

Perplexity’s rapid growth underscores the shifting dynamics in the search market, as generative AI tools challenge Google’s dominance. The company’s innovative approach to search, which prioritizes direct answers over traditional link-based results, is gaining traction among users and investors alike.

Apple’s interest in integrating AI search features into Safari could further disrupt Google’s market share, as evidenced by the recent 7% drop in Google’s stock price. However, Perplexity faces challenges, including legal disputes with publishers over content usage and rising competition from well-funded rivals like OpenAI and Google, which are also enhancing their AI search capabilities.


What’s Next?

Perplexity’s new funding will likely accelerate its product development, including the launch of its Comet browser. Investors should watch for updates on its partnerships with Apple and other tech giants, as well as its ability to navigate legal challenges from publishers.

The broader search market is poised for significant disruption, with generative AI tools reshaping user behavior and forcing incumbents like Google to adapt. As competition intensifies, Perplexity’s ability to differentiate itself and scale its offerings will be critical to maintaining its momentum.

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