What Is Prometheus? Bezos's AI Startup Raises $12 Billion
Jeff Bezos has shared details about his AI startup Prometheus after a $12 billion funding round that lifted the company's valuation to $41 billion. The goal is ambitious: to build a "general-purpose artificial engineer" that designs physical products on its own. The company is co-led by Vik Bajaj, co-founder of Verily (Alphabet). It currently has about 150 employees.
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Prometheus is Jeff Bezos's AI startup for building a general-purpose artificial engineer; the company has raised $12 billion at a $41 billion valuation.
How much money did Prometheus raise?
The startup raised $12 billion at a company valuation of $41 billion.
When was Prometheus founded?
The New York Times first reported on Prometheus in November 2025, but Jeff Bezos revealed details of the company's goals after the $12 billion funding round.
Key Questions Answered
How much money did Prometheus raise?
The startup raised $12 billion at a company valuation of $41 billion.
When was Prometheus founded?
The New York Times first reported on Prometheus in November 2025, but Jeff Bezos revealed details of the company's goals after the $12 billion funding round.
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