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Global AI Investment Trends & Spending Outlook

Publisher BCC Research
Published Jan 30, 2026
Length 83 Pages
SKU # WA20821697

Description

Report Scope

The report offers in-depth insights into global AI investment growth. It examines corporate investment patterns in AI, including a detailed analysis of private investments, mergers and acquisitions. It also covers startup and venture capital (VC) investments, along with regional trends comparing VC funding across different areas. A separate section provides insights into government investments, grants and contracts for AI innovation in the public sector. The report further examines AI investment trends across industries and analyzes the future investment outlook, focusing on emerging areas such as genAI, AI infrastructure and data management and processing. Strategic recommendations for investors are also included.

Report Includes
  • In-depth insights into global AI investment growth
  • Analysis of corporate investment patterns in AI, including private investments, mergers, and acquisitions
  • Coverage of startup and venture capital (VC) investments and regional VC funding trends
  • Insights into government investments, grants, and contracts supporting AI innovation
  • Examination of AI investment trends across key industries
  • Analysis of future investment outlook, focusing on genAI, AI infrastructure, and data management and processing
  • Strategic recommendations for investors

Table of Contents

83 Pages
Chapter 1 Executive Summary
Market Scope
Market Summary
AI Corporate Investment Trends
Themes and Focus Areas
Public Funding and Initiatives
Enterprise Adoption: A More Sobering Reality
Rising Concerns Over an Emerging AI Investment Bubble
Conclusion
Chapter 2 AI Corporate Investment Trends
Overview
Key Enablers of AI Investment
AI Infrastructure
Talent and Ecosystem Development
Policy, Regulation, and Government Support
Corporate Investment Trends
Private AI Investments
Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A)
Chapter 3 AI Venture Capital and Startups
Global AI Venture Capital (VC)
Startup Activity
The U.S.
China
Europe
Key Takeaways
Chapter 4 Investment Themes and Focus Areas
Overview
GenAI
AI Infrastructure
Energy Infrastructure
Data Management and Processing
Vertical AI Applications
Medical and Healthcare
Autonomous Vehicles
Defense
Financial Services / Fintech
Agentic AI
Physical AI
Mega-Deal Analysis
Mounting Anxiety Over Circular AI Economy
Future Investment Outlook
Chapter 5 Public Funding and Initiatives
Public Investment Strategies and Trends in AI by Region/Country
North America
Europe
Asia-Pacific
The Middle East
Public-Private Partnership Model
Sovereign AI
Chapter 6 AI Investment Patterns Across Industries
Overview
Healthcare
Pharmaceuticals
Clinical and Molecular Diagnostics
Banking and Financial Services
Logistics and Supply Chain
Automotive
Telecom
Retail
Food and Beverages
Media and Entertainment
Education and EdTech
Others
A Pause in the Hype: Investment Soars, Adoption Momentum Slows
Chapter 7 Investors' Insights and Strategic Recommendations
Key Takeaways
Strategic Recommendations for Investors
Chapter 8 Appendix
Information Sources
Abbreviations

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