Sources: 
Global venture capital (VC) investments surged to
$76.5 billion in Q1 2025, with artificial intelligence (AI) startups capturing more than
70% of all deal value during the period.
This remarkable growth follows the launch of ChatGPT in November 2022, which catalyzed a wave of funding in AI and machine learning companies worldwide. Since Q1 2023, investors have poured a total of
$306.5 billion into AI startups, with
$230 billion directed to U.S.-based firms, according to PitchBook data.
Nvidia's AI chips have been instrumental in this investment boom, underpinning the rapid expansion of AI technologies. Nvidia shares have soared over
670% since ChatGPT's debut, far outpacing the S&P 500's 42% gain.
Major tech companies like Microsoft and Meta heavily rely on Nvidia's chips, with Bloomberg estimating that they allocate roughly
47% and
25% of their capital expenditures, respectively, to these components annually.
The dominance of AI startups in VC deals highlights the sector's growing influence and the confidence investors have in AI-driven innovation. Over the same timeframe, AI and machine learning companies accounted for approximately
48% of total U.S. venture capital investments, underscoring the technology's central role in shaping the future of the industry.
"In the first quarter of 2025 alone, global VC investments in AI and machine learning totaled $76.5 billion and accounted for over 70% of the value of all venture capital deals," said Zabelin, emphasizing the sector's outsized impact.
As AI continues to evolve, venture capital flows are expected to remain robust, fueling innovation and competition across the global technology landscape.
Sources: Global venture capital investments reached $76.5 billion in Q1 2025, with AI startups dominating over 70% of deals. Since ChatGPT's launch in late 2022, $306.5 billion has been invested in AI and machine learning firms worldwide, with U.S. companies receiving $230 billion, according to PitchBook data.