Analysis from AI prompt management tool AIPRM has US, Singapore and Sweden as the top three.
Recent reports state that around 70,000 AI companies exist worldwide and estimates project a substantial market value surge from approximately $214.6 billion in 2024 to $1,339.1 billion by 2030.
In light of this rapid growth, the AI experts at AIPRM have analysed the best countries for AI startups, looking into factors such as the number of newly funded AI companies, private investment, and hiring rates. Christoph C. Cemper, founder ofAIPRM, also provides expert advice for those looking to start up in AI.
Key Findings:
- The US is the best country for AI startups, boasting the largest total private investment ($335.2 billion).
- Singapore ranks as the second-best country for AI startups and boasts the highest relative AI hiring rate (18.93%).
- Ranking third, Sweden is among the best countries for an AI startup, – having impressive revenue growth of 1,127%.
The US takes the crown as the best country for starting up a business in AI, scoring an impressive 85.97/100. The US boasts the highest number of newly funded AI companies, at 5,509, as well as having invested a total of $335.2 billion into AI – the highest amount of private investment in the study.
Singapore claims second place, boasting a final AI startup score of 84.36/100. Despite having a significantly lower number of newly funded AI companies (193) and private investment ($6.3 billion) than that of the US, Singapore has the highest relative AI hiring rate, with 18.93% of AI companies hiring new people.
Following closely behind, Sweden secures third place with a healthy startup score of 84.07/100. Sweden’s AI revenue growth is an impressive 1,127%, as well as having a relative AI hiring rate of 7.37% – slightly higher than that of the US. However, Sweden has among the fewest newly funded AI companies in the study at just 94.
Switzerland ranks fourth, with a startup score of 82.74/100. Despite having a negative AI hiring rate of -0.24%, Switzerland has healthy revenue growth at 738%. China follows in fifth, having a final AI startup score of 80.09/100. China boasts 1,446 newly funded AI companies, however, their relative AI hiring rate is lower than that of Singapore and Sweden, at 6.88%.
India ranks as the tenth best country to start up in AI, with a final score of 67.27/100. India’s AI hiring rate is one of the highest in the top ten at 16.83%. However, their revenue growth is one of the lowest in the top ten at 196%.
Christoph C. Cemper, founder of AI prompt management tool AIPRM, offered some expert tips for budding entrepreneurs looking to start up in the AI sector, saying: “Starting up in AI is becoming increasingly competitive, as the industry continues to develop and grow at a rapid rate. If you’re looking to capitalise on this growth and start up your own company, a strong understanding of the AI sector is key – as well as AI’s capabilities and uses. Market research is vital for competing in this industry.
“Constructing and defining a business model for your company is a crucial first step. Have product offerings planned out, outline and research your target market, and review your USPs, in order to stand out in the industry. Essentially, plan, plan, plan!
“It’s also important to ensure you don’t go it alone – have a strong team around you who can help innovate and provide valuable insight for your brand. The world of AI is vast, so having a solid team who understand the brand and its aims is invaluable.”
AIPRM: https://www.aiprm.com/
