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Perplexity plans IPO in 2028 regardless of what happens to Anthropic or OpenAI, CEO tells CNBC

2028. That's when Perplexity plans to go public—independent of what Anthropic or OpenAI do.

Reporting by CNBC Technology 1 min brief
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Why it matters

Perplexity signals confidence in its path to profitability and public markets, decoupling its IPO strategy from competitive pressure. This matters for investors tracking the AI startup consolidation and liquidity timeline.

The key facts

4 to know

  1. Perplexity CEO Aravind Srinivas commits to 2028 IPO timeline

  2. Statement made regardless of Anthropic or OpenAI IPO outcomes

  3. Anthropic recently confidentially filed for IPO

  4. Signals independent growth trajectory and market confidence

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Publisher excerpt: Perplexity CEO Aravind Srinivas' comments come after AI giant Anthropic confidentially filed to go public.
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