(Bloomberg/Sofia Horta e Costa) — Billionaire footballer Cristiano Ronaldo has taken a stake in Perplexity AI Inc., marking the Portuguese star’s most high-profile investment to date.

The size of the stake and financial terms weren’t disclosed in a statement published Thursday. Perplexity AI also entered a global sponsorship agreement with Ronaldo, and launched an interactive hub for fans on its search engine.

Founded in 2022, Perplexity has emerged as one of the fastest-growing AI startups, positioning itself as a direct challenger to Google. The San Francisco-based company was valued at $20 billion in a September funding round and has been expanding its enterprise tools, paid subscriptions and international footprint amid surging demand for AI search alternatives.

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