사진 확대 As global investment in the artificial intelligence (AI) industry peaked, AI companies’ capital attraction nearly doubled last year compared to the previous year. In particular, 60% of all investments are concentrated in Silicon Valley in the U.S., making the “push phenomenon” of funds, companies, and talent flocking to certain regions more pronounced.
According to the “2025 AI Investment Report” jointly released by data analysis company Crunchbase and global AI conference operator HumanX on the 31st (local time), AI-related companies around the world attracted 211 billion dollars (about 302 trillion won) last year. “Last year, about 50% of global venture investment funds flowed into AI companies,” the report said. “AI has actually become the standard for startup investment.”
Along with the expansion of investment, the concentration of funds has also increased significantly. Of the total AI investments, 77% accounted for large companies with more than $100 million. In terms of amount, $163 billion was concentrated in a small number of companies.
By region, the Bay Area, including San Francisco and Silicon Valley, showed overwhelming dominance. Last year, the Bay Area attracted $126 billion, or about 60% of its total AI investment. AI accounts for 81 percent of startup investments in the region, up more than 10 percentage points in a year from about 70 percent in 2024.
[Silicon Valley correspondent Wonho-seop]