US companies raised $194 billion in AI venture capital; Europe captured only $15.8 billion
Artificial intelligence investment is increasingly concentrated in the United States, with American firms attracting roughly $194 billion compared to just $15.8 billion for European companies in 2025.
European venture capital funds hold about €150 billion, while US-based funds total approximately €930 billion according to the European Central Bank. The funding gap widens as companies seek late-stage capital. OECD data indicates American artificial intelligence firms raised about $194 billion in venture capital in 2025, representing roughly 75% of global deal value. Companies across the EU27 attracted $15.8 billion, or 6%, while Britain drew $13.8 billion. Artificial intelligence accounted for 61% of all global venture capital investment last year, totaling $258.7 billion out of $427.1 billion. Deals exceeding $100 million represented about 73% of the AI investment value. Advanced businesses require significant funds for computing infrastructure, model training, and specialist talent. OECD figures show AI infrastructure and hosting companies alone raised $109.3 billion in 2025. This concentration reinforces an existing transatlantic financing imbalance.
