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acquisitionAnnounced · May 6, 2026TechnologySource · MagazinesArticle · Factual
Snap Inc acquires Perplexity AI
David Najork · Founding Software Engineer
Announced · Updated · 1 min read
Deal value
$400M
Target
Perplexity AI
San Francisco, California
Acquirer
Snap Inc
Full Acquisition
Status
Announced
Snap Inc agreed to acquire Perplexity AI. Reported deal value: $400M. Status: Announced. Sector: Technology. Target headquarters context: San Francisco, California, United States.
This page summarizes publicly available information about the transaction as of 2026-05-06. Figures and status may change as filings and press coverage update.
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Deal timeline
Announced
May 6, 2026 · engadget.com
Additional milestones (proxy, vote, close) appear as filings and press updates are indexed.
Sector context
This transaction is classified in Technology with a reported deal value of $400M. Figures and status may change as sources update.
Sources: engadget.com · Primary article · FireStrike proprietary index