Perplexity Raises $73.6M in Series B Funding, Advancing AI-Native Conversational Search with Copilot.
Perplexity, is a pioneering AI-native conversational search startup and creator of Copilot.
Company Name: Perplexity
Location: San Francisco, CA
Sector: AI-Native Conversational Search
Funding Details: Raised $73.6M in Series B funding, totaling $100M. Led by IVP, with support from NEA, NVIDIA, Databricks, Bessemer Venture Partners, Jeff Bezos, Nat Friedman, and Toby Ludke.
Purpose of Investment: To expand operations and business reach.
Leadership: CEO Aravind Srinivas
Product: Copilot, an AI research assistant for conversational search
About Company: Perplexity, is a pioneering AI-native conversational search startup. Their flagship product, Copilot, is an innovative AI research assistant that simplifies search queries. It eliminates the need for precise prompt engineering, allowing users to receive more accurate and comprehensive answers than traditional search engines or AI chatbots.
Key Features:
- Tailored search queries with custom follow-up questions.
- Enhanced user experience by reducing the need for precise question framing.
- Applicability in various fields, especially for academics, students, and knowledge workers.