... capital influx is being recorded in young tech companies in Africa and Latin America. The competition for the best projects is now occurring worldwide—funds are seeking promising teams from San Francisco and Berlin to Dubai, Nairobi, and Mexico City. Middle East (MENA): startups in the region attracted ~$2.1 billion in the first half of 2025 (+134% year-on-year), with the largest contributions to growth coming from the UAE and Saudi Arabia. Africa: in Africa, startups received ~$1.35 billion in funding in the first six ...

... Silicon Valley and Europe to Asia, the Middle East, Africa, and Latin America. There is particularly high activity in the U.S. (which accounts for the lion’s share of global investments, a significant portion of which is in the AI sector) and the Middle East (where startup investments in the first half of 2025 reached $2.1 billion, a 134% increase from the previous year). In Europe, a restructuring of the landscape is visible: Germany has first overtaken the UK in venture investments in a decade, indicating a strengthening ...

... companies receive support to conduct initial research, test their products, and craft their business model. Programs Worldwide 500 Startups conducts acceleration programs and events globally, including programs in Asia, Europe, Latin America, and the Middle East. This gives international startups the opportunity to grow, receive support, and attract investments while remaining in their region. Examples of Successful Startups that Went Through 500 Startups Credit Karma Credit Karma is a fintech company that provides users with free access ...

... capacity of about $40–50 billion, focused on cutting-edge technologies (primarily in AI and robotics). Sovereign funds from Gulf states are also becoming active—injecting billions into tech projects and launching state megaprograms to develop the startup sector, thereby creating their tech hubs in the Middle East. At the same time, new venture funds—both independent and corporate—are being established worldwide, drawing significant institutional capital for investments in high-tech industries. Renowned Silicon Valley firms are also increasing their presence: ...

... cover all regions—from Silicon Valley and Europe to Asia, the Middle East, Africa, and Latin America. Particularly high activity is observed in the U.S. (which accounts for a lion's share of global investments, notably in the AI sector) and in the Middle East (where startup investment reached ~$2.1 billion in the first half of 2025, a 134% increase year-on-year). Europe is undergoing a landscape restructuring: Germany has, for the first time in a decade, surpassed the UK in terms of venture investment, indicating ...