Perplexity AI, Inc. is a privately held American software company founded in 2022 by four engineers: Aravind Srinivas, Denis Yarats, Johnny Ho, and Andy Konwinski. These founders come from backgrounds in artificial intelligence and machine learning, with Srinivas serving as CEO. The company is based in San Francisco and has attracted significant investment from prominent investors including Jeff Bezos and Nvidia. As of 2025, Perplexity AI is valued in the multi-billion dollar range and continues to develop its AI-powered search engine technology.
