The Billionaire Couple in Sydney
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos has been spotted in Sydney, Australia, with his new wife, Lauren Sanchez Bezos. The billionaire couple was seen dining at an upscale eatery near Coogee beach.
According to flight-tracking data, Bezos' private jet, a Gulfstream G700, landed in Sydney at 1.15pm AEST after flying from the Pacific. The jet, which is valued at $80 million, boasts a top speed near Mach 1 and can host up to 19 people. One of the passengers on board was identified as Bezos by flight-tracking expert Jack Sweeney, who first identified the billionaire as the owner of the Gulfstream G700 plane in 2024.
Bezos, the world's fourth-richest man with a net worth of $260 billion, has been spending more time at his rocket company Blue Origin. The company is closing in on a mammoth $10 billion capital raising as it tries to catch up to Elon Musk's SpaceX. Bezos has reportedly been involved in the development of Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket, which suffered a setback in May when one of the rockets exploded on the ground during testing.
Bezos' ownership of The Washington Post has been a subject of controversy in recent years. Bezos purchased the newspaper for $250 million in 2013, but the paper has undergone significant changes since then, including deep layoffs and a shift in editorial politics. The billionaire has also been involved in various business ventures, including Amazon's cloud computing business, which has been buttressed by AI companies' demand for processing power to train their new models.
The Bezoses' plans in Australia are not yet clear. Amazon Australia and Merivale, the company that operates Mimi's, have been contacted for comment but have not responded. The billionaire couple's presence in Sydney is likely to generate significant interest and attention, given Bezos' high profile and wealth.
Bezos' Net Worth
Bezos' net worth has been estimated at $260 billion, making him the world's fourth-richest person according to Forbes. His wealth is largely due to his ownership of Amazon, which he founded in 1994. Bezos has also been involved in various other business ventures, including his rocket company Blue Origin and The Washington Post.
Private Jet
The Gulfstream G700 private jet, which Bezos owns, is valued at $80 million. The jet boasts a top speed near Mach 1 and can host up to 19 people. One of the passengers on board was identified as Bezos by flight-tracking expert Jack Sweeney.
Blue Origin
Bezos' rocket company Blue Origin is closing in on a mammoth $10 billion capital raising as it tries to catch up to Elon Musk's SpaceX. Bezos has reportedly been involved in the development of Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket, which suffered a setback in May when one of the rockets exploded on the ground during testing.
The Washington Post
Bezos purchased The Washington Post for $250 million in 2013. The paper has undergone significant changes since then, including deep layoffs and a shift in editorial politics. Bezos has also been involved in various other business ventures, including Amazon's cloud computing business.
Amazon's Cloud Computing Business
Amazon's cloud computing business has been buttressed by AI companies' demand for processing power to train their new models. This has led to significant growth in Amazon's cloud computing business, which is now a major revenue stream for the company.