Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe Reveals Big Question Jeff Bezos Had Before Amazon Picked Up Stake In EV Startup: 'Do We Understand The Chessboard?
Portfolio Pulse from Shanthi Rexaline
Rivian Automotive's CEO, R.J. Scaringe, discussed his relationship with Amazon's founder, Jeff Bezos, and the detailed conversation they had prior to Amazon's investment in Rivian. Amazon holds a 16.7% stake in Rivian and had a carrying value of $3.8 billion in Rivian's equity investments as of September 2021. Despite recent questions about Rivian's financial soundness, it is seen as a credible rival to Tesla in the EV market.
October 13, 2023 | 6:43 am
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Amazon's significant investment in Rivian highlights its commitment to the EV market.
Amazon's significant stake in Rivian underscores its commitment to the EV market, which could potentially boost investor confidence and positively impact its stock price.
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Rivian's relationship with Amazon and its position as a credible rival to Tesla could potentially boost its stock.
Rivian's strong relationship with Amazon, a major stakeholder, and its position as a credible competitor to Tesla in the EV market could potentially boost investor confidence and positively impact its stock price.
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