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Nvidia reportedly in talks to back Perplexity at more than $30bn valuation

Nvidia (NVDA) is reportedly in talks to invest in AI startup Perplexity during a funding round that could value the company at over $30 billion, according to The Information. Perplexity's revenue has grown to over $750 million annually, up from less than $250 million earlier this year. The startup plans to go public in 2028, and its backers include Nvidia, Jeff Bezos, and SoftBank Group.

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Published Aug 24, 2026, 7:15 AM UTC
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Decision brief

The 30-second read

$NVDABullishHigh
01

Why it matters

The deal could expand Nvidia's AI ecosystem and provide a new revenue channel, while signaling confidence in Perplexity's growth trajectory.

02

Market read

First‑report of a major investment by Nvidia in a high‑valuation AI startup, likely to affect NVDA stock and broader AI sector sentiment.

03

What to watch

Potential regulatory scrutiny of AI data usage and the impact of Perplexity's upcoming IPO on Nvidia's stake.

Relevance 9/10Novelty 9/10Timing: today

Background

Nvidia, a leading US chipmaker, is exploring a strategic investment in Perplexity, an AI‑powered search startup.

Company-level read

Ticker impact

$NVDABullishHigh confidence
Context

Nvidia is in talks to invest in Perplexity, valuing the AI startup at over $30 billion.

Expected impact

Potential upside for NVDA as the market prices in expanded AI exposure.

Evidence & confidence

Large‑cap Nvidia backing a high‑valuation AI startup is material news; investors may view it as a catalyst for future revenue streams.

Market effects

Sector

Strengthens the AI and cloud services sector, may lift peers like Microsoft and Alphabet.

Regional

Highlights continued US leadership in AI investments, limited direct regional effect.

Global

Reinforces global AI funding trends and could influence cross‑border AI collaborations.

Counterpoint

What could challenge this read

The high valuation may be overhyped; investors could be wary of dilution or execution risk.

Key entities

  • Company
    Nvidia Corp

    US semiconductor giant (NASDAQ:NVDA).

  • Company
    Perplexity

    Private AI search and answer engine startup.

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