According to the results of the fDi Report 2026 reported by Chinese media, overseas direct investment totaled more than $1.3 trillion in 2025, with technology companies accounting for half of the top 10. TSMC ranked first and ByteDance second, while the companies ranked 3rd through 10th and their investment amounts were also reported.
Visual Capitalist's fDi Report 2026, reported by Chinese media outlet Kuai Technology, found that new overseas direct investment totaled more than $1.3 trillion in 2025, a marginal 2.2% increase from the previous year. The statistics are compiled using a definition focused on new investment that reflects commitments to expanding physical production capacity.
Technology companies accounted for half of the world's top 10 cross-border investors, driven by growth in semiconductors, data centers and demand for reliable power. TSMC in particular announced an additional $100 billion investment in its Arizona operations, placing it at the top of the ranking.
ByteDance of China ranked second, followed by MGX Fund Management in third, Brookfield Asset Management in fourth and Alphabet, the parent company of Google, in fifth. These companies are said to be focusing on advancing AI technology and developing data centers and digital infrastructure.
The rest of the ranking comprised DAMAC in sixth place, Iberdrola in seventh, Microsoft in eighth, Woodside Energy in ninth and Micron Technology in 10th. Investment totals varied by company, and the article reported that the overall picture was based on the fDi Report 2026.