Nvidia Leads Perplexity Round at $30B Valuation in Pivot from Hiring Deal
ivan_bezdomny · x · 2026-08-27
Discussions between Nvidia and Perplexity have shifted from a potential multibillion-dollar license-and-hire deal to a traditional equity investment led by the chipmaker. This new round would value the AI search startup at over $30B, marking a more than 50% increase from its previous financing.
Revenue has surged significantly, growing from less than $250M at the start of the year to over $750M. The partnership is expected to include broader tech licensing, signaling Nvidia's strategic push deeper into AI software beyond hardware infrastructure.
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