Perplexity launches "The Billion Dollar Build," an eight-week competition with a $1 million investment.

Perplexity launches The Billion Dollar Build competition on April 14, offering a $1 million seed investment for startups using its Perplexity Computer.

Perplexity is launching a competition on April 14th to identify startup projects built primarily with Perplexity Computer, its autonomous multi-agent system. Participants will have eight weeks to design, launch, and demonstrate traction for a business with a credible path to a billion-dollar valuation. Following the build phase, the top ten teams will present their projects live on June 9th before a jury. Up to three winners will split a $1 million seed investment via the Perplexity Fund, plus up to an additional $1 million in Computer credits. Investment is not guaranteed and remains subject to due diligence. Participation is open only to US residents aged 18 and older who have an active Perplexity Max or Pro subscription by April 13th. Teams are limited to two founders.