SoftBank's Vision Fund 2 invests $10-$20m in US AI startup Perplexity AI at a $3bn valuation.
SoftBank's Vision Fund 2 invests $10-$20m in Perplexity AI, a US AI startup, at a $3bn valuation, as part of a $250m funding round. This accelerates SoftBank's AI investment pace and supports its vision for AI development, including "artificial super-intelligence". Perplexity AI stands out with real-time info and has a Japan partnership with SoftBank, offering free services to SoftBank's wireless customers.
June 27, 2024
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