AI Hustle: Make Money from AI and ChatGPT, Midjourney, NVIDIA, Anthropic, OpenAI Wall Street Stunned as Bezos’ AI Start-Up Lands $6.2B
Nov 19, 2025
Jeff Bezos' new AI venture, Project Prometheus, has stunned analysts with its unprecedented $6.2 billion fundraising round. The startup aims to challenge established players in engineering and manufacturing using AI. Bezos’ reputation attracts major investors, and alongside co-CEO Vic Bajaj, they plan to leverage cutting-edge technology. The focus on applying AI to physical sciences is a game-changer, placing them in fierce competition with other tech giants. With a strong talent pool and ambitious goals, Prometheus is set to redefine the landscape.
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Bezos Returns As AI Executive
- Jeff Bezos has returned as an active executive leading a new AI startup called Project Prometheus.
- The company targets AI for engineering and manufacturing across computers, cars, and spacecraft.
Record $6.2B Early Funding
- Project Prometheus raised an exceptionally large early-round war chest of $6.2 billion.
- Bezos' reputation and funding power were key to attracting mega-investors quickly.
Bezos Often Mirrors Musk Moves
- The host joked that Bezos often mirrors Elon Musk's ventures by entering similar industries.
- Bezos backed Rivian after Tesla and built Blue Origin as a space competitor to SpaceX.