The proposed fund will target industries like semiconductors, defence, and aerospace using AI-driven automation
Bezos is in talks with global investors, including sovereign wealth funds and asset managers
The plan is linked to Project Prometheus, which is building AI tools for real-world industrial simulations
Jeff Bezos is reportedly planning to raise a $100 billion fund to transform traditional industries with AI. According to a recent Wall Street Journal report, the proposed investment will be focused on acquiring manufacturing businesses and implementing AI-powered tools to improve efficiency and automation.
The fund, internally referred to as a manufacturing transformation vehicle, is said to focus on industries such as semiconductor production, defence and aerospace. If successful, it may compete with some of the world’s largest investment pools, such as SoftBank’s $100 billion Vision Fund.
According to sources cited by reports, Bezos has already begun discussions with major global investors. He is said to have met with sovereign wealth fund representatives in the Middle East and visited Singapore to seek support from large asset managers.
This appears to be closely related to Project Prometheus, a separate startup focused on developing advanced AI systems for industrial and engineering applications. The company is said to be developing technology that can simulate real-world physical behaviour, such as airflow around aircraft components or stress points in metal structures.
Project Prometheus is also said to be seeking investments of up to $6 billion. It has also brought in leadership from Bezos’ space company, Blue Origin, with CEO David Limp joining the board.
Industry experts also note that Bezos intends to incorporate the startup’s AI capabilities into companies acquired by the fund. The strategy is expected to prioritise operational efficiency and profitability, a model that is increasingly being used by investment firms across industries.
However, the exact details are not yet officially out and these are not confirmed. Stay tuned with Digit to the latest updates about Jeff Bezos’s investment plans and more.
