PERPLEXITY AI. The Perplexity logo is seen in this illustration taken May 20, 2024.

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The funding round would increase Perplexity's valuation by more than 50% from its previous financing a year ago, according to the report

Nvidia is in talks to invest in Perplexity as part of an equity funding round that would value the AI startup at more than $30 billion, The Information reported on Sunday, August 23, citing people with knowledge of the discussion.

The funding round would increase Perplexity’s valuation by more than 50% from its previous financing a year ago, according to the report.