New Delhi, Oct. 22 -- Artificial intelligence (AI) startups are on track to capture more than half of total annual venture capital funding for the first time in 2025, according to a report by CB Insights.

The report highlighted that AI companies raised 51 per cent of the total funding in 2025 so far, signaling a historic shift in investor focus toward the sector.

The report stated, "AI companies captured 51 per cent of total venture funding in 2025 so far -- putting 2025 on pace for the first year ever where AI startups claim most of the funding."

The report data showed that the United States continues to lead global AI growth, accounting for 85 per cent of all AI funding and 53 per cent of the total number of deals this year.

Of the ...