AI Startup Perplexity AI Raises $62.7 Million Round, Seeks Additional $250 Million at $2.5-$3 Billion Valuation

Perplexity AI Raises $62.7 Million, Eyes $250 Million-Plus Round

In a whirlwind of funding activity, AI startup Perplexity AI has announced a $62.7 million round, with plans to raise an additional $250 million-plus at a valuation between $2.5 billion and $3 billion. The newly announced round, led by Daniel Gross and including investors such as Nvidia, IVP, NEA, Jeff Bezos, and Garry Tan, values the company at more than $1 billion.

But the excitement doesn’t stop there. According to a report in TechCrunch, Perplexity AI is in talks with investors for a mega-round that could increase its valuation by at least 150%. IVP and NEA are said to be considering participating in the new round.

This rapid succession of funding rounds highlights investors’ growing interest in AI technology. Perplexity AI’s ambition to challenge search giant Google has captured the attention of both investors and strategics, showcasing the potential for a young startup to disrupt the industry.

But Perplexity AI isn’t the only startup making waves in the tech world. Skild, a robotics software startup emerging from Carnegie Mellon University, is reportedly raising nearly $300 million from Lightspeed Venture Partners, Coatue, and others at a $1.5 billion valuation. This round is just one of many recent deals involving young robotic startups, including Collaborative Robotics and Figure.

With the tech industry buzzing with funding rounds and acquisitions, it’s clear that innovation and disruption are at the forefront of investors’ minds. Keep up to date with the latest developments in tech with the Crunchbase Daily.