Perplexity

Perplexity.ai is a knowledge discovery platform founded in August 2022. It started with the release of Ask, an answer engine, in December 2022. The platform has experienced rapid growth, reaching 2 million monthly active users within just four months. 

Recently, they successfully raised a $25.6 million series A funding round, led by Peter Sonsini of New Enterprise Associates, with participation from notable investors such as Elad Gil, Nat Friedman, Bob Muglia, Susan Wojcicki, Paul Buchheit, Soleio, and Databricks Ventures.

Their long-term mission is to become the best platform for answers and information, offering quick, accurate answers tailored to users' inquiries. Perplexity.ai aims to evolve beyond a traditional search engine and become a comprehensive knowledge hub where people can effortlessly explore and learn. To achieve this, they provide citations with every answer, ensuring proper attribution and verification of information sources.

In pursuit of their vision, Perplexity.ai has expanded from the web to mobile, launching the Perplexity AI iPhone app. The app offers instant answers, cited sources, voice search, follow-up questions, and thread history, providing users with a comprehensive interface for accessing information.

The team at Perplexity.ai is dedicated to pushing the boundaries of language models and search technologies. They are grateful for the support of their users and investors as they continue to redefine the way people search for and access information. With a focus on user experience and accuracy, Perplexity.ai is at the forefront of interactive possibilities in the field of knowledge discovery.