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Nvidia Talks Investment In Perplexity Above $30 Billion
Nvidia is reportedly thinking about investing more money in Perplexity.
Perplexity is a company that makes AI search and computer-assistance tools.
The investment could value the company at more than $30 billion.
That would be higher than Perplexity’s earlier reported valuations.
Perplexity’s yearly revenue is reportedly now above $750 million.
Reports give different figures for its earlier revenue, including about $450 million and less than $250 million.
Nvidia had also considered licensing Perplexity’s technology or hiring some of its workers.
Neither company has confirmed that a new investment will happen.
Nvidia is reportedly discussing an equity investment in Perplexity that would value the AI startup at more than $30 billion.
Perplexity’s annualized revenue reportedly exceeds $750 million, although reports differ on whether it previously stood near $450 million or below $250 million.
Nvidia had earlier considered licensing Perplexity’s technology or hiring some of its employees before discussions shifted toward direct investment.
The potential valuation would exceed Perplexity’s reported valuations of roughly $20 billion in September 2025 and $23 billion in January 2026.
Neither company has confirmed the talks, and the potential investment’s terms and timing remain undisclosed.
- Who
- Nvidia and Perplexity, the AI startup led by CEO Aravind Srinivas.
- What
- Nvidia is reportedly discussing a direct equity investment in Perplexity as part of a funding round valuing the company above $30 billion.
- Where
- Perplexity is based in San Francisco; the location of the discussions was not reported.
- When
- The Information reported the discussions on Sunday; their timing and any completion date remain unclear.
- Why
- The talks are occurring as Perplexity’s reported revenue grows and as Nvidia pursues investments across the AI ecosystem.
Key facts
- Potential valuation
- More than $30 billion
- Reported annualized revenue
- More than $750 million
- Earlier reported valuations
- Approximately $20 billion in September 2025 and $23 billion in January 2026
- Previous Nvidia relationship
- Nvidia has participated in earlier Perplexity funding rounds
- Earlier collaboration options
- Technology licensing and hiring some Perplexity employees
- Perplexity products
- AI search, the Comet AI browser, Perplexity Computer, and Comet Assistant
- Deal status
- Unconfirmed; terms and timing have not been disclosed
Sources
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