AI focus of Chinese VC investments says KPMG

The latest KPMG analysis revealed that China saw Venture Capital (VC) investments reach US$31 billion in 2016, a 19% tear-on-year growth and a new record high, despite a global slowdown. The consultant predicts that Artificial Intelligence (AI) will be an additional focus for investors. However, deal volumes declined 42% to 300 from 513 a year earlier, according to Venture Pulse, KPMG's quarterly global report on VC trends. The strong performance is attributed to a number of mega-deals recorded early in the year. The report highlights that artificial intelligence and cognitive learning are poised to transform almost every aspect of people's lives.