# Jeff Bezos's Prometheus raises $12B to build an 'artificial general engineer' for the physical world

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> **Published:** 2026-06-12T01:04:38.000Z  
> **Category:** FUNDING  
> **Impact Score:** 180/100  
> **Primary Source:** [TechCrunch AI](https://techcrunch.com/2026/06/11/jeff-bezoss-prometheus-raises-12b-to-build-an-artificial-general-engineer-for-the-physical-world)  
> **Canonical Citation:** [https://spidits.com/timeline/jeff-bezoss-prometheus-raises-12b-to-build-an-artificial-general-engineer-for-the-physical-world](https://spidits.com/timeline/jeff-bezoss-prometheus-raises-12b-to-build-an-artificial-general-engineer-for-the-physical-world)

## Executive Summary
The new round values the physical AI startup that aims to automate heavy engineering and drug design at $41 billion.

## Referenced Coverage & Sources
- **[TechCrunch AI](https://techcrunch.com/2026/06/11/jeff-bezoss-prometheus-raises-12b-to-build-an-artificial-general-engineer-for-the-physical-world)**: Jeff Bezos's Prometheus raises $12B to build an 'artificial general engineer' for the physical world — _The new round values the physical AI startup that aims to automate heavy engineering and drug design at $41 billion._

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