Bezos-Led Prometheus Raises $12B, Amazon Secures $40M–$80M InterDigital License
AMZN•Jeff Bezos’s AI startup Prometheus secured $12 billion at a $41 billion valuation from JPMorgan Chase, Goldman Sachs, BlackRock and Bezos himself. Amazon signed a patent license agreement with InterDigital covering Fire TV, Kindle and Prime Video, projected to deliver $40 million–$80 million in annual recurring revenue.
1. Bezos-Led Prometheus Raises $12 Billion at $41 Billion Valuation
Prometheus, led by Jeff Bezos and Google veteran Vik Bajaj, completed a $12 billion funding round at a $41 billion valuation. Investors include JPMorgan Chase, Goldman Sachs, BlackRock and Bezos himself, positioning the startup to develop AI models and tools for industries such as computing and aerospace.
2. Amazon Signs Patent License with InterDigital
Amazon and InterDigital resolved a global dispute over Videocodex patents with a licensing agreement covering Fire TV, Kindle and Prime Video services. The deal is expected to generate $40 million to $80 million in recurring annual revenue for InterDigital, with binding arbitration to finalize terms.
