🤖 The UnitedStates is the Al Capital of the World

From 2013 to 2024, the U.S. has raised nearly half a trillion dollars in private investment for Al

Key takeaway

From 2013 to 2024, the U.S. has raised nearly half a trillion dollars in private investment for Al

The next two countries are 🇨🇳 China ($119B) and the 🇬🇧 UK ($28B)

Investment in 2024

Focusing on 2024 alone, the top countries were:

🇺🇸 USA ($109B) 🇨🇳 China ($9B) 🇬🇧 UK ($5B) 🇸🇪 Sweden ($4B) 🇨🇦 Canada ($3B) 🇫🇷 France ($3B)

Generally speaking, more capital raised equals more companies starting up.

In 2024, 1,073 new Al companies were funded in the U.S. The UK was next (116 companies), followed by China (98 companies), and India (74 companies).

Source : https://lnkd.in/ebrbJyEp

From 2013 to 2024, the U.S. has dominated global private AI investment with $471B, including$109B in 2024 alone—nearly four times China’s $119B. This signals exponential momentum and a strong lead in foundational AI innovation.

While China pursues strategic, state-driven AI integration, middle-power nations like the UK, Israel, 🇩🇪 Germany, and India are emerging as specialized hubs. The investment concentration—over 80% between the U.S. and China—indicates a bipolar AI race, with niche opportunities for smaller players. As global AI funding accelerates, we forecast a boom in specialized sectors such as AI chips, AGI safety, and vertical AI applications. Countries and companies that align strategy with infrastructure and talent will define the next decade of AI leadership and value creation.

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