In a humorous post on X (formerly Twitter), Siddharth Bhatia, co-founder and CEO of AI startup Puch AI, announced an unsolicited $50 billion bid to acquire Perplexity AI and Google Chrome. Bhatia pointed out that the audacious proposal is coming from a company valued at just $50 million. He added that anyone interested in joining the deal could reach out via email at perplexity@puch.ai.
“Hey Aravind, here’s a $50B unsolicited offer to acquire you and Google Chrome (once you’ve acquired it). Yes, a $50M company is making this offer. If anyone wants in on the deal, email perplexity@puch.ai First to convince @AravSrinivas to sell wins an iPhone,” he noted a tweet.
Hey Aravind, here’s a $50B unsolicited offer to acquire you and Google Chrome (once you’ve acquired it).
— Siddharth Bhatia (@siddharthb_) August 13, 2025
Yes, a $50M company is making this offer. If anyone wants in on the deal, email perplexity@puch.ai
First to convince @AravSrinivas to sell wins an iPhone! pic.twitter.com/kPJD1Z4Acj
$50M company for a gemma 4b fine tuned model?
— Aarav (@vohaarav) August 13, 2025
ok bro at this point i dont even see this as a PR stunt but bullshit😭
Instead of disturbuting iphones wouldnt it be better if you improve the experience side of puch ai ?
— Harsh ris (@Bawla_Scientist) August 13, 2025
I tried its really bad you have a llm which takes more than 5s to respond even for preconfigured message and i dont feel there is any moat to it tbh as well neither an early to…
Perplexity Makes Surprise $34.5 Billion Play for Google Chrome:
In an unexpected move by a new competitor in the search market looking to revolutionise online information access, Perplexity has submitted an unsolicited $34.5 billion offer to purchase Google’s Chrome browser.
The offer, first reported by The Wall Street Journal, was confirmed by Perplexity spokesperson Jesse Dwyer in an interview with CNN. The bid was made at the same time that Google is awaiting a court decision in the wake of the historic ruling last year that found the company in violation of U.S. antitrust laws for its search practices.
Who Is Siddharth Bhatia?
Siddharth Bhatia is the co-founder and Chief Executive Officer of Puch AI, an emerging AI startup focused on bringing advanced AI solutions to Indians across diverse linguistic and technical backgrounds.
A graduate of the National University of Singapore, Bhatia leads the company’s mission to make AI accessible through platforms like WhatsApp, delivering conversational AI in multiple Indian languages.
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Prior to launching Puch AI, he gained experience at leading tech firms, including Google and Amazon Web Services (AWS), shaping his expertise in tech development and product strategy.
Siddharth Bhatia revealed that his company is seeking two interns:
In a post on X (formerly Twitter), Bhatia revealed that his company is seeking two interns: one to work as an AI Engineer and the other as a “Growth Magician.” The internship does not require a university degree. Bhatia even mentioned that a high school student was recently hired by the company.
“We welcomed a high schooler to the team last month,” he said, emphasising that skill and passion are more important than conventional credentials.
Additionally, Bhatia implemented a referral bonus whereby anyone who tags a qualified applicant could win an iPhone in the event that the candidate is hired. “Know someone ideal for the role? Tag them. If they join us, you get an iPhone! (One tag per comment),” the post stated.
The announcement has already stirred significant interest, with Bhatia’s replies overflowing with eager applicants highlighting their skills, aspirations, and excitement for the opportunity.
