Cristiano Ronaldo Invests Millions in AI and Bets Big on Perplexity

Cristiano Ronaldo has once again shaken things up, but this time far from the soccer field and goals.The Portuguese star has confirmed a multi-million dollar investment in Perplexity AI, a rapidly growing AI startup that is already competing with tech giants. This decision hasn’t gone unnoticed in Silicon Valley or the world of elite sports, marking one of the boldest tech bets made by an active footballer.

Perplexity AI is a platform founded in 2022 by Aravind Srinivas, designed to transform how people search for information online. Its approach is based on providing direct and verifiable answers generated by artificial intelligence, positioning itself as an alternative to both Google Search and ChatGPT. In its latest funding round, the company was valued at around $20 billion.

Perplexity’s growth has been explosive: it currently processes over 150 million queries monthly, placing it among the most used AI tools globally. For Cristiano Ronaldo, this is a project with a long-term vision and global reach, which is why he not only invested capital but also took on a strategic role as the brand’s international ambassador.

The impact of the agreement goes beyond economics. With over 600 million followers on social media, Cristiano Ronaldo’s image provides Perplexity with global exposure that is impossible for a startup to match. This backing will be key to expanding into emerging markets like Latin America…