AI Search Upstart Perplexity Secures $200 Million, Valued at $20 Billion

Sep 12, 2025
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Summary

Perplexity, an AI-powered search startup, secures $200 million in funding at a staggering $20 billion valuation, just two months after raising $100 million, positioning itself as a formidable challenger to Google's search dominance.

Key Points

  • Perplexity, an AI-powered search startup, raises $200 million at a $20 billion valuation
  • The funding comes just two months after raising $100 million at an $18 billion valuation
  • Perplexity positions itself as a challenger to Google's search dominance

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