Cristiano Ronaldo becomes investor in Perplexity AI, Indian-origin founder Aravind Srinivas says, ‘Will work together to…’

Star football player Cristiano Ronaldo became an investor in the artificial intelligence startup Perplexity AI. With Ronaldo’s support, the company aims to combine AI innovation with global cultural impact. Perplexity’s founder and Indian-origin entrepreneur Aravind Srinivas announced the news of Ronaldo’s investment in the company on Instagram. Perplexity AI is a leading AI platform that competes with OpenAI’s ChatGPT and Google Gemini.

Thank you note from Aravind Srinivas to Ronaldo

Perplexity CEO enthusiastically welcomed Ronaldo, writing: “It’s an honor to be able to partner with @Cristiano and welcome him as an investor of @perplexity. There’s a reason he’s the GOAT: He’s always looking for the latest techniques to improve and push the boundaries. We’ll work together to make Perplexity the best AI to ask questions!” Describing the collaboration as an ‘elite collaboration’, Srinivas underlined the symbolic weight of one of the world’s most renowned athletes endorsing his company.

What Ronaldo said about his investments in Perplexity

“Curiosity is a requirement of excellence. You win when you keep asking new questions every day. That’s why I’m proud to announce my investment in Perplexity. Perplexity powers the world’s curiosity, and together we will inspire everyone to ask more ambitious questions. http://Perplexity.ai/ronaldo is just the beginning!,” Ronaldo wrote on X (ex-Twitter).