Market2026-08-24

Nvidia is in talks to invest in the AI search company Perplexity as part of a funding round that would value it at more than $30 billion, according to people familiar with the discussions. The round would be worth billions of dollars and lift the valuation by more than half from its previous level. The talks have not been confirmed by either company.

What changed

Perplexity's previous funding round valued it at a lower figure.

  • valuation above $30 billion
  • more than 50% above last round

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