... 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 ...

... 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: ...

... 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 ...

... has launched the AD Ventures fund to invest in robotics, climate, and medtech projects; Google is forming a new $200 million fund exclusively for AI through Gradient Ventures). Sovereign investors are also becoming more active: governments from the Middle East, Asia, and even Europe are increasingly financing startups directly or through joint funds. Government initiatives—such as the European Scaleup Europe program (a ~€10 billion fund to support rapidly growing tech companies) or specialized funds in India—are injecting additional capital into the ...

... from Silicon Valley and Europe to Asia, the Middle East, Africa, and Latin America. Particularly high activity is noted in the United States (home to the lion's share of global investments, a significant portion of which is in the AI sector) and the Middle East (where investments in startups reached ~$2.1 billion in the first half of 2025, an increase of 134% compared to the previous year). In Europe, a shift in the landscape is becoming apparent: for the first time in a decade, Germany has outpaced the United Kingdom in terms of ...