Recent funding activity and revenue momentum anchor trader sentiment around Perplexity's valuation heading into year-end. A Series F-1 round closed November 2 at a $30 billion post-money valuation with $3 billion raised, following the September 2025 Series E at $20 billion. Annualized revenue run-rate exceeded $750 million by August 2026 after the February launch of the Computer AI agent, which drove a roughly 50 percent monthly increase and lifted enterprise usage. Secondary-market marks currently range from $20.8 billion to $30.1 billion, reflecting liquidity in private shares amid ongoing talks of further strategic investment. With an IPO targeted for 2028 and no major regulatory or earnings catalysts scheduled before December 31, near-term valuation shifts will hinge on any additional primary rounds or secondary trading volume that could confirm or challenge the $30 billion level.