Thought bubble: AI in APAC

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November 17, 2025

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Natalie Breymeyer

Research associate Natalie Breymeyer here today, diving into AI's role in Asia-Pacific venture funding.

1 big thing: AI comes to APAC's rescue

A line chart that tracks Asia-Pacific AI venture capital deal activity from 2020 to 2025. The share of deal value ranged from 12.5% in 2022 to 19.7% in 2024. Deal count share rose from 16.6% in 2022 to 20.1% in 2025, showing growth in the region's AI investment activity. — Data: PitchBook; Chart: Axios Visuals

A line chart that tracks Asia-Pacific AI venture capital deal activity from 2020 to 2025. The share of deal value ranged from 12.5% in 2022 to 19.7% in 2024. Deal count share rose from 16.6% in 2022 to 20.1% in 2025, showing growth in the region's AI investment activity. — Data: PitchBook; Chart: Axios Visuals