Private
Perplexity AI stock.
Perplexity AI builds an AI-native search engine that answers questions with cited sources. It raised at a $9B valuation in 2024. The company has become a notable challenger to Google Search and is frequently cited in AI IPO discussions.
Key facts.
| Company | Perplexity AI |
|---|---|
| Product | Perplexity (AI search) |
| Valuation | $9B (2024 funding round) |
| Total raised | $0.5B |
| Key investors | Nvidia, Jeff Bezos, Andreessen Horowitz, IVP |
| IPO status | Private, no confirmed IPO date |
| Last updated | 2026-01-01 |
Can you invest in Perplexity AI?
Perplexity AI is currently private. There is no public stock ticker or exchange listing, so retail investors cannot buy its shares through a normal broker. The realistic options are:
- Wait for the IPO. If Perplexity AI files an S-1 and lists on a major exchange, shares will become available to all investors through any broker with access to that exchange. IPO timing is not confirmed, we track its status on this page.
- Indirect exposure. Some investors gain indirect exposure through listed companies that invest in or partner with Perplexity AI. This is not the same as owning Perplexity AI equity.
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