Prometheus, founded by Jeff Bezos, has raised $12 billion to develop an AI system for manufacturing, enhancing production efficiency.
Prometheus, an AI startup co-founded by Jeff Bezos and Vik Bajaj, has successfully secured $12 billion in its Series B funding round, elevating its valuation to $41 billion, according to reports from TechCrunch.
The company is focused on creating an AI system designed to enhance the design and manufacturing processes of various physical products, including jet engines and medical devices. Dubbed a "universal AI engineer," this innovative system aims to streamline the transition from concept and prototype to mass production.
In a discussion with Axios, Bezos emphasized the lengthy process involved in modifying existing designs, noting that increasing thrust by just 10% on a jet engine can take several years. Prometheus seeks to drastically shorten this timeline, potentially by a factor of ten or more.
The startup clarified that its mission is not to automate factories but to develop AI solutions that cater to the initial phases of production, such as design and optimization. While specific product details and launch timelines remain undisclosed, the startup has acknowledged the challenge of training its models without an existing network of manufacturing data.
“The cycle from idea to mass production and market launch can be very long,” Bezos stated.
Bezos also pointed out that if a project currently requiring 100 engineers over a decade could instead be handled by just 10 engineers in one year, it would lead to a significant increase in production capabilities. Bajaj added that simplifying the realization of ideas could foster more innovations and broader participation in the development process.
Prometheus plans to utilize a blend of physics data, proprietary testing, and partnerships to enhance its AI models. A substantial portion of the new funding will be allocated to increasing computational resources, with the company utilizing both internal infrastructure and third-party services.
This funding round follows a previous raise of $6.2 billion at the end of 2025, with notable new investors including JPMorgan, Goldman Sachs, BlackRock, and DST Global, alongside Bezos himself.
