Prometheus, a physical AI startup co-founded by Jeff Bezos, raised $12 billion at a $41 billion valuation. The company is building an 'artificial general engineer' to automate design and manufacturing of complex physical systems.
Prometheus, a physical AI startup co-founded by Jeff Bezos, raised $12 billion at a $41 billion valuation. The round included investors such as JPMorgan Chase, Goldman Sachs, and BlackRock, following an initial $6.2 billion raise late last year.
Prometheus aims to build an 'artificial general engineer' to automate the design and manufacturing of complex physical systems, from jet engines to drug compounds. Bezos argues AI-driven productivity gains will lead to 'labor scarcity,' contrasting with fears of widespread job losses. The company has 150 employees across San Francisco, London, and Zurich, and has not disclosed specific technical achievements.
The $41 billion valuation represents one of the largest bets on physical AI, signaling investor confidence in startups that combine software with real-world applications. Bezos's optimistic labor outlook challenges prevailing narratives about AI-driven job displacement, potentially shaping future debates on automation and employment.