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AI investment shifts to Global South as 87% of investors plan increased exposure
A new study finds 87 % of investors plan to raise AI investments in the Global South, aiming to shift funding away from the US/China duopoly.
A study by the Future Investment Initiative Institute and Accenture shows 87 % of global investors intend to increase AI-related investments in the Global South within 12-24 months. The analysis covers India, Southeast Asia and Middle East, where over 23,000 AI startups currently operate. Despite this, only 12 % of global AI funding flows to the region today.
The report argues this investment pivot could rebalance innovation away from US/China dominance and cites talent gaps and business-model maturity as current barriers.