Prometheus is a US industrial AI startup co-founded and led by Jeff Bezos and Vik Bajaj. On June 11, 2026 the company announced a $12 billion Series B at a $41 billion valuation, with roughly 150 employees reported (Source: axios.com).
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Type | Industrial AI startup |
| Co-founders | Jeff Bezos; Vik Bajaj |
| Valuation | $41B (Series B, June 2026) |
| Headcount | ~150 (June 2026) |
The company is among the larger-valued AI-native startups to surface in 2026 by post-money valuation relative to headcount. Detail on its products and technical approach was limited at the time of the funding announcement; the raise placed it alongside other heavily capitalized applied-AI ventures backing physical-world and industrial applications. (Confidence note: low — single news-cycle source; product specifics undisclosed.)
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