Perplexity for Startups

Perplexity for Startups

Whether it’s conducting research or building with a web search API, Perplexity has you covered.

Perplexity for Startups

Whether it’s conducting research or building with a web search API, Perplexity has you covered.

Eligibility to apply

Eligibility to apply

Eligibility to apply

Raised no more than $20M in equity
Less than 5 years old
Associated with one of our approved Startup Partners listed below
Associated with one of our approved Startup Partners listed below
Not an existing Enterprise Pro subscriber
Not an existing Enterprise Pro subscriber
Eligible startups get 6 months of free Perplexity Enterprise Pro for up to 50 seats, plus $5k in API credits to supercharge their growth.
Eligible startups get 6 months of free Perplexity Enterprise Pro for up to 50 seats, plus $5k in API credits to supercharge their growth.
Are you an investor, accelerator, incubator, or startup community? Apply to become a partner today
Are you an investor, accelerator, incubator, or startup community? Apply to become a partner today
Are you an investor, accelerator, incubator, or startup community?
Apply to become a partner today

Transform the way your team works with Perplexity Enterprise Pro

Transform the way your team works with Perplexity Enterprise Pro

Transform the way your team works with Perplexity Enterprise Pro

Trust the answers powering every decision.
Eligible startups get 6 months free Perplexity Enterprise Pro.

Trust the answers powering every decision. Eligible startups get 6 months free Perplexity Enterprise Pro.

Complete in-depth research in minutes

Complete in-depth research in minutes

Get precise answers with citations you can trust — and smart follow-up questions that help you explore deeper.

Get answers in one reliable platform across all your sources

Get answers in one reliable platform across all your sources

Every second counts when building. Stop switching across the web, your files, and proprietary data sources. Get answers in one place. 

Access all the best AI models 

Perplexity partners with the best-in-class LLM models to create an interface with proven adoption across enterprises.

Build with the best AI answer engine

Build the fastest, price-friendliest API with search and citations. Eligible startups get $5k API credits.

Fast and Reliable Answers

Unparalleled real-time, web-wide research and Q&A capabilities.

Most affordable

Sonar's grounding request pricing has the competition beat.

Private and secure

No LLM training on your data.

Build with the best AI answer engine

Build the fastest, price-friendliest API with search and citations. Eligible startups get $5k API credits.

Fast and Reliable Answers

Unparalleled real-time, web-wide research and Q&A capabilities.

Most affordable

Sonar's grounding request pricing has the competition beat.

Private and secure

No LLM training on your data.

Build with the best AI answer engine

Build the fastest, price-friendliest API with search and citations. Eligible startups get $5k API credits.

Fast and Reliable Answers

Unparalleled real-time, web-wide research and Q&A capabilities.

Most affordable

Sonar's grounding request pricing has the competition beat.

Private and secure

No LLM training on your data.

Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can apply?

Any startup that has raised up to $20M in equity funding, is less than 5 years old, and is associated with one of our Startup Partners listed here. Existing Enterprise Pro customers are not eligible.

Who can apply?

Any startup that has raised up to $20M in equity funding, is less than 5 years old, and is associated with one of our Startup Partners listed here. Existing Enterprise Pro customers are not eligible.

Who can apply?

Any startup that has raised up to $20M in equity funding, is less than 5 years old, and is associated with one of our Startup Partners listed here. Existing Enterprise Pro customers are not eligible.

What can I do with Enterprise Pro?

What can I do with Enterprise Pro?

What can I do with Enterprise Pro?

What can I do with the Sonar API?

What can I do with the Sonar API?

What can I do with the Sonar API?

What if I am not affiliated with any of the above partners?

What if I am not affiliated with any of the above partners?

What if I am not affiliated with any of the above partners?

What if I don’t meet the startup eligibility criteria?

What if I don’t meet the startup eligibility criteria?

What if I don’t meet the startup eligibility criteria?

What if I was rejected but I satisfy the eligibility criteria?

What if I was rejected but I satisfy the eligibility criteria?

What if I was rejected but I satisfy the eligibility criteria?

How long will it take to get my API credits?

How long will it take to get my API credits?

How long will it take to get my API credits?

How do I use the API?

How do I use the API?

How do I use the API?

How do I qualify as a startup partner?

How do I qualify as a startup partner?

How do I qualify as a startup partner?

Approved Perplexity Startup Partners

Approved Perplexity Startup Partners

Approved Perplexity Startup Partners

Want to become a partner? Apply below.