In this article, we will discuss the 4 companies Jeff Bezos has invested in, in 2022. If you want to explore more companies that have attracted the attention of Bezos, you can go to Jeff Bezos’ Investments in 2022: 9 Companies Bezos Is Investing In.
4. Realworld
Announced Date: June 9, 2022
Realworld operates a mobile application that aims to educate consumers about adulthood. From parenting and managing finance to healthcare, Realworld is a one-stop shop for learning about the real world, quite literally. The company was founded in 2018 and is based in New York, New York. Realworld is one of the top companies Bezos has invested in.
On June 9, Realworld announced that it has successfully raised $3.2 million in a Seed round from 9 investors, one of which was Jeff Bezos’ Bezos Expeditions. Since its founding, Realworld has raised $7.7 million over 3 rounds.
3. Overtime
Announced Date: August 9, 2022
Overtime operates as a sports media company that provides users the convenience of streaming sports content on their social media accounts such as Facebook, YouTube, Snapchat, and Instagram. The company was founded in 2016 and is headquartered in Brooklyn, New York.
On August 9, Overtime announced that it has successfully executed a Series D funding round in which it raised $100 million from 6 investors. One of the most notable investors in the company was Bezos Expeditions. Overtime is included in our list of the top companies Jeff Bezos has invested in. The company has raised $215.1 million in 9 funding rounds since its founding.
2. NotCo (The Not Company)
Announced Date: December 12, 2022
NotCo (The Not Company) is another food technology company that has attracted the attention of billionaire Jeff Bezos. The Chile-based food tech company is an innovator in the plant-based meat and dairy alternatives space and leverages the advancements in AI to develop plant-based food products that shares a remarkable resemblance with animal-based alternatives. NotCo (The Not Company) was founded in 2015 and is placed among the top investments of Jeff Bezos in 2022.
On December 12, NotCo (The Not Company) announced that it has raised $70 million in a Series D funding round from 10 investors. One of the most notable investors that participated in the funding round included Bezos Expeditions. NotCo (The Not Company) has raised $433 million over 7 funding rounds since inception.
1. Synchron
Announced Date: December 15, 2022
Synchron is an innovative New York-based medical device company. The company has developed a brain computer interface that allows for neuron signals to be recorded which can be used to treat previously unsolvable CNS conditions. The company was founded in 2016 and has since attracted the attention of numerous high profile investors including Jeff Bezos. Synchron is one of the top companies Jeff Bezos has invested in, in 2022.
On December 15, Synchron announced that it has successfully completed a Series C funding round and has raised $75 million from 17 investors, one of which was Bezos Expeditions. Synchron has raised $125 million in total over 4 funding rounds since inception.
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