Founded in 2022, Perplexity provides an artificial-intelligence search and answering platform that pulls content from verified sources to give concise, citation-backed responses. The product is positioned as a next-generation alternative to traditional search engines, allowing users to ask open-ended questions and receive conversational, source-linked answers. To deepen user engagement, the company releases curated experiences such as the newly launched Cristiano Ronaldo hub, which lets fans explore never-before-seen images, interactive pitch visualizations of goals, and detailed career statistics. This strategy highlights Perplexity’s aim to blend authoritative data retrieval with immersive, vertical-specific content. Ronaldo’s endorsement is expected to boost the platform’s global visibility, particularly among sports enthusiasts. While no revenue or user figures were disclosed in the article, the partnership signals Perplexity’s plan to attract high-profile collaborators and embed its AI tools in mainstream culture.

Total raised

$965M

Funding rounds

8

Latest round

Series E

Latest activity

Sep 2025