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Startup Perplexity Makes Massive $34.5 Billion Play for Google Chrome

On Aug. 12, 2025, San Francisco-based AI search startup Perplexity stunned Silicon Valley by making an unsolicited $34.5 billion all-cash offer for Google’s Chrome browser. The bid was nearly double ...
Los Angeles Times

AI startup Perplexity makes $34.5-billion bid for Google’s Chrome browser

San Francisco-based startup Perplexity, which has sought to woo users from Google by offering search powered by AI, earlier this year raised $100 million in a round of funding that valued it at $18 ...
Variety

Google Gets an Astounding $34.5 Billion Offer for Chrome Browser From AI Startup Perplexity

Will Google‘s Chrome web browser be getting a new home? In a surprise move, Perplexity AI made an unsolicited $34.5 billion bid to buy Google’s Chrome, coming as a legal ruling is pending in an ...
Forbes

AI Firm Perplexity Makes $34.5 Billion Bid For Google’s Chrome Browser

AI company Perplexity has made a $34.5 billion offer for Google’s Chrome browser, according to multiple outlets, making the bid as a judge considers forcing Google to spin off Chrome after it was ...
Reuters

AI startup Perplexity makes bold $34.5 billion bid for Google's Chrome browser

Aug 12 (Reuters) - Perplexity AI made a $34.5 billion unsolicited all-cash offer for Alphabet's (GOOGL.O), opens new tab Chrome browser on Tuesday, a bid far above its own valuation as the startup ...