A CB Insights report revealed that artificial intelligence startups have captured 51% of all global venture capital funding in 2025 to date — the highest ever recorded. Total AI deal value surpassed $180 billion across 2,900 transactions, with the United States accounting for 85% of investment volume and Asia contributing 10%. Analysts highlight increased ticket sizes and concentration in core infrastructure, autonomy, and enterprise software firms. The surge underscores AI’s transition from emerging technology to critical backbone for industry, driving global competition among cloud and semiconductor players for funding leadership.