Perplexity AI crosses $100 million in annual revenue

CEO Aravind Srinivas shared this achievement in a LinkedIn post, revealing that the company achieved the milestone just 20 months after launching Perplexity Pro.

By  Storyboard18| Mar 27, 2025 11:31 AM
Despite being "highly under monetized," the company has managed to grow at an extraordinary rate, recording a 6.3x year-over-year revenue increase.

Perplexity, the AI search engine startup, has achieved a significant milestone, crossing $100 million in annualized revenue just 20 months after the launch of its premium service, Perplexity Pro.

The company’s rapid growth is underscored by a 6.3x year-over-year increase in revenue, despite what CEO Aravind Srinivas describes as being "highly under-monetized."

In a LinkedIn post, Srinivas expressed pride in the company's performance, noting the impressive pace at which it reached this landmark, alongside the potential for even greater growth in the future.

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Perplexity’s revenue model includes a free plan for users, a $20-per-month Pro plan offering expanded features, and an enterprise plan priced at $40 per month per seat for businesses with fewer than 250 employees.

First Published onMar 27, 2025 11:31 AM

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