{"slug": "nvidia-discusses-funding-with-perplexity-ai-at-30b-valuation", "title": "Nvidia discusses funding with Perplexity AI at $30B valuation", "summary": "Nvidia is in discussions with Perplexity AI about a licensing agreement that could value the AI search startup at over $30 billion, a roughly 57x jump from its approximately $520 million Series B valuation in January 2024. Nvidia, which participated in Perplexity's Series B and supports it through the NVIDIA Inception program, has not confirmed a completed deal.", "body_md": "Via freepnglogo.com\n\n# Nvidia discusses funding with Perplexity AI at $30B valuation\n\nThe chipmaker's talks with the AI search startup would mark a staggering 57x valuation increase from its Series B just 18 months ago\n\nNvidia is in discussions with Perplexity AI about a licensing agreement that could value the AI-powered search startup at over $30 billion.\n\nIf the deal closes at that figure, it would represent a roughly 57x jump from Perplexity’s approximately $520 million valuation during its Series B round in January 2024.\n\n## From early bet to heavyweight partnership\n\nNvidia’s connection to Perplexity isn’t new. The chipmaker participated in Perplexity’s Series B round, which raised $73.6 million at a valuation of roughly $520 million.\n\nBeyond capital, Nvidia has provided technical resources to Perplexity through its NVIDIA Inception program, which gives AI startups access to hardware, software tools, and go-to-market support.\n\nPerplexity’s valuation climbed to around $9 billion by late 2024, then pushed into the $14 billion to $18 billion range by mid-2025. By early 2026, estimates placed the company’s value between $20 billion and $23 billion.\n\nPerplexity has raised over $1.5 billion from a roster of high-profile backers that includes Jeff Bezos and SoftBank Vision Fund 2.\n\n## Why a licensing agreement, not just another check\n\nThe structure being discussed is notable. Rather than a straightforward equity investment, the talks reportedly center on a licensing agreement that would involve funding.\n\nNo public confirmation of a completed deal has been made by either party.\n\n**Disclosure:** This article was edited by Editorial Team. For more information on how we create and review content, see our\n\n[Editorial Policy](https://cryptobriefing.com/editorial-policy/).", "url": "https://wpnews.pro/news/nvidia-discusses-funding-with-perplexity-ai-at-30b-valuation", "canonical_source": "https://cryptobriefing.com/nvidia-perplexity-ai-30b-valuation-talks/", "published_at": "2026-08-24 03:13:59+00:00", "updated_at": "2026-08-24 03:42:58.112010+00:00", "lang": "en", "topics": ["artificial-intelligence", "ai-startups", "ai-products"], "entities": ["Nvidia", "Perplexity AI", "Jeff Bezos", "SoftBank Vision Fund 2", "NVIDIA Inception"], "alternates": {"html": "https://wpnews.pro/news/nvidia-discusses-funding-with-perplexity-ai-at-30b-valuation", "markdown": "https://wpnews.pro/news/nvidia-discusses-funding-with-perplexity-ai-at-30b-valuation.md", "text": "https://wpnews.pro/news/nvidia-discusses-funding-with-perplexity-ai-at-30b-valuation.txt", "jsonld": "https://wpnews.pro/news/nvidia-discusses-funding-with-perplexity-ai-at-30b-valuation.jsonld"}}