Perplexity’s $34.5B offer for Chrome isn’t just “buying”: it’s embedded optionality — a signal today and a potential M&A path if the regulatory window opens. The overlooked piece is Comet, the AI-native browser: Chrome as distribution, Comet as the engine. We cover Alphabet’s antitrust context, investor roster, the “cap table ≠ cash” point, and three scenarios (base, bull, bear). Bottom line: “They’re not buying Chrome; they’re buying time and users.”
Link: https://seedcapitalpro.eu/technology/perplexity-chrome-anatomy-of-a-bold-move/
