By futureTEKnow | Editorial Team
The landscape of online search is in the midst of a seismic shift, and few companies embody this transformation more than Perplexity. Founded by Aravind Srinivas, a former Google DeepMind intern and early OpenAI contributor, Perplexity is on a mission to reinvent how we find and interact with information online. Here’s how this ambitious startup is setting the pace for the next era of AI-powered search and browsing.
“Perplexity is an answering machine. You get answers you can really trust. We were the first to re-imagine search in the form of conversations and answers, but trusted sources.” — Aravind Srinivas
Srinivas never set out to build a “Google killer.” His journey began at Google DeepMind, where he experienced firsthand the bold visions fueling AI research. After a stint at OpenAI, he and his co-founders launched Perplexity—not as a direct competitor to Google, but as a tool they genuinely wanted to use. The company’s early focus was on delivering reliable answers through a conversational interface, emphasizing accuracy and trusted sources over traditional link-based search results.
Conversational Search: Perplexity pioneered the shift from keyword-based search to conversational Q&A, a format now emulated by tech giants.
Real-Time Research: The platform links back to sources in real time, ensuring transparency and trustworthiness.
Accuracy Layer: Perplexity positions itself as the “accuracy layer for AI,” aiming to influence both human and AI decision-making across industries.
Recognizing that the browser is the true gateway to the internet, Perplexity is developing a new browser, codenamed Comet. This isn’t just another browser—it’s envisioned as a cognitive operating system that blends navigation, search, and action into a seamless experience. Imagine a browser that doesn’t just help you find information, but also acts on your behalf, handling transactions, research, and tasks in a unified interface.
Hybrid Compute: By combining client-side and server-side processing, Comet aims to deliver a fluid, personalized AI assistant experience.
Proactive AI: The goal is to build an AI that “lives with you,” making the browser an integral part of both work and personal life.
Perplexity’s growth has been explosive. As of May, the platform handled roughly 780 million queries per month, with usage rising 20% month-over-month. If this trajectory continues, Perplexity could soon process over a billion queries per week. This momentum is fueled not just by innovative technology, but also by strategic partnerships and a relentless focus on user experience.
| Statistic | Value | Timeframe / Note |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly Queries | 780 million | May 2025 |
| Monthly Growth Rate | 20% | May 2025 |
| Active Users | 22 million | 2025 |
| Annual Revenue | $100 million | 2025 |
| Market Share (AI Search) | 6.2% | 2025 |
| Projected Valuation | $18 billion | June 2025 |
| Weekly Query Target | 1 billion | By end of 2025 |
| Daily Queries | 30 million | 2025 |
| Monthly Website Visits | 153–159.7 million | May/March 2025 |
| Year-over-Year Revenue Growth | 400% | 2024 to 2025 |
| Employees | ~247 | 2025 |
| Direct Traffic Share | 82% | 2025 |
| Organic Search Traffic Share | 11.65% | 2025 |
A key part of Perplexity’s strategy is native integration with mobile devices. The company recently secured a deal to be pre-installed on Motorola phones and is reportedly in talks with Samsung to potentially replace Google’s Gemini assistant. The vision: make Perplexity the go-to AI assistant invoked by gesture or voice, seamlessly embedded into the operating system.
Perplexity’s unique vision and rapid growth have attracted significant investor interest. The company has tripled its valuation multiple times and is currently in talks to raise another $500 million at a $14 billion valuation. Srinivas credits this to Perplexity’s original roadmap and its role as a trendsetter in the industry.
Perplexity isn’t just building a better search engine—it’s reimagining how we interact with the web. By focusing on accuracy, transparency, and seamless user experience, the company aims to become the backbone of decision-making in a digital-first world. As AI continues to reshape the internet, Perplexity’s bold approach could make it one of the most influential players in the next chapter of online search and browsing.
Conversational, trustworthy answers are replacing traditional search results.
AI-powered browsers will become the new front end for the internet.
Hardware partnerships are crucial for native, always-on AI assistants.
Accuracy and transparency are Perplexity’s core differentiators.
The future of search isn’t just about finding links—it’s about empowering users with answers and actions, seamlessly integrated into the fabric of daily digital life.
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