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Perplexity employee who worked on Comet launches an AI browser aimed at knowledge work

Wednesday, July 29, 2026


Polar, an AI-first browser designed for knowledge workers, raised a $5.7 million seed round led by Madrona Venture Group. The product was developed by a former Perplexity employee who worked on Comet, Perplexity's research feature. Polar integrates AI capabilities directly into browser functions for productivity-focused users.

Original reporting: https://techcrunch.com/2026/07/29/perplexity-employee-who-worked-on-comet-launches-an-ai-browser-aimed-at-knowledge-work/

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