Perplexity acquires AI Design Tool Visual Electric

Perplexity has acquired AI design startup Visual Electric, founded in 2022 by Colin Dunn, Adam Menges, and Zach Stiggelbout. Backed by $2.5M from Sequoia and others, Visual Electric will shut down its AI-powered design tool in 90 days, offering refunds and data exports. Known for its infinite creative canvas, the startup’s team will join Perplexity. Financial details remain undisclosed.