Artificial Intelligence Companies prepared by Year – Q3 2017

The following graph shows the founding year distribution in the Artificial Intelligence sector. The graphic includ es data through July 2017.

The above graph summarizes the number of Artificial Intelligence companies in a specific year. 2014 at at the top with around 259 companies found in that year alone. 2013 is the runner-up with 244 companies found in that year.

We are consuming tracking 1942 Artificial Intelligence companies in 13 categories across 70 countries, with a total of $ 23 Billion in funding.

Artificial Intelligence Funding Trends – Q3 2017

The following graphs highlight recent trends in Artificial Intelligence (AI) startup funding activity. The graphics includ e data through July 2017.

The above graph summarizes the total funding raised by AI startups for each year. 2017 has the most funding to date at just over $ 6B.

The above graph summarizes the total funding of raised by AI companies in a certain year. Companies created in 2012 have raised the most funding around $ 4B.

We are currently tracking 1,931 AI companies in 13 categories across 70 countries, with a total of $ 22 Billion in funding.

Artificial Intelligence Funding by Round – Q3 2017

The following two graphs summarize the rounds of funding going into the Artificial Intelligence (AI) space. Please note these graphics are made using data through July 2017.

The graph above shows the total amount of VC funding broken out by round. From 2006 to 2016, we saw a general increase in the overall sector funding, with the total amount peaking in 2016. Earlier stage funding rounds (Series A, B, and C) made up most of the funding amount.

The graph above shows the total count of funding events broken out by round. From 2006 to 2016 we’ve seen a general upward trend that peaked in 2014 and 2015, and then declined slightly in 2016. Earlier stage funding such as Seed, Series A, and Series B events make up the majority of funding event counts.

We are currently tracking 1917 Artificial Intelligence companies in 13 categories across 70 countries, with a total of $21.5 Billion in funding.