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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.
