Jeff Bezos' new startup Prometheus has raised $12 billion in new funding, bringing its total to $18.2 billion and valuing the company at $41 billion. The company aims to develop 'physical AI' and create an 'artificial general engineer' to accelerate technological innovation and generate 'civilizational wealth.' The funding will primarily be used for compute resources to support their data-intensive AI development.
Background
Prometheus is a new AI startup co-founded by Jeff Bezos and Vik Bajaj, focusing on applying deep learning to physical systems like robotics and manufacturing. The company has attracted significant investment from major financial institutions and Bezos himself.
- Source
- Ars Technica
- Published
- Jun 13, 2026 at 02:45 AM
- Score
- 8.0 / 10