Perplexity, founded in 2022, operates what it describes as the world's first AI-powered answer engine. The platform delivers answers to user queries by drawing on real-time web search and multiple leading AI models, with results backed by cited sources. The company reports answering more than 150 million questions globally each week.
The company's product line includes Perplexity Enterprise, designed for knowledge workers with enterprise-grade security, and Pro plans offering enhanced research capabilities for individual users. Perplexity serves both enterprise and individual user segments across a global market.
Perplexity positions itself as placing users, rather than advertisers, at the centre of its experience. The company operates in the AI, real-time search, and large language model space, with a mission-driven approach to its product development.
