Which Cities Are Investing Heavily into AI? 🤖

What We're Showing

The top 10 cities with the highest share of venture funding in the ecosystem that went to AI-native companies.

Figures come from Startup Genome. Data covers 2023 and 2024 funding.

AI-native companies are defined by Startup Genome as companies that build cutting-edge generative AI models and deploy AI agents that automate tasks, enhance decision-making, and drive innovation.

Key Takeaways

• Beijing now leads in AI deal concentration, but Silicon Valley leads in absolute dollars invested into AI companies.
• Both Asia and North America have four cities each in the top 10, highlighting both regions' aggressive AI investment strategies.
• Traditional tech centers like New York and Seattle lag behind in AI-specific investment, with only 14% and 15% of their venture funding going to AI.