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Advanced AI robots in a futuristic laboratory, symbolizing Jeff Bezos's Prometheus startup's groundbreaking physical AI technology.

Jeff Bezos' Prometheus raises $12B, valued at $41B, for physical AI

Jeff Bezos's AI startup, Prometheus, co-founded with Vik Bajaj, just secured an astonishing $12 billion in funding, valuing the company at $41 billion, a figure that dwarfs many established tech giant

Alejandro Mendoza·June 12, 2026

A founder's pitch meeting interrupted by a venture capitalist falling asleep, highlighting the power dynamics and frustrations in startup funding.

Founders & Leaders

Founders Share VC Horror Stories in Viral X Thread

At a $15 million Series A pitch meeting with 12 people present, a venture capitalist reportedly fell asleep.

Alejandro Mendoza·June 6, 2026

CEO of Lucra Sports standing in a futuristic esports arena, symbolizing the company's innovative AI-driven funding strategy.

Founders & Leaders

Esports startup Lucra Sports raises $20M with AI pitch trick

Lucra Sports CEO Dylan Robbins secured a $20 million Series B round by pitching investors that AI's success would boost gaming free time, and its failure would make his esports company a smart diversi

Alejandro Mendoza·May 25, 2026