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 |
How to buy Perplexity AI shares.
Perplexity AI is currently private. There is no public stock ticker or exchange listing. The main ways retail investors can access shares are:
- Secondary markets. Platforms like Forge Global, EquityZen, and Hiive facilitate purchases of existing shares from early employees or investors. These are available to accredited investors in some countries. Minimum investments are typically high and liquidity is limited.
- 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.
- 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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