DeepSeek reportedly seeks first funding round at $45 billion valuation
China’s state-backed semiconductor investment vehicle, known as the Big Fund, is in talks to lead DeepSeek’s first external fundraising, which could value the AI company at about $45 billion, according to the Financial Times. Tencent is also among the investors still in discussions, though the final lineup has not been decided. The reported valuation is up sharply from about $20 billion only weeks ago, as investors look to back DeepSeek despite its limited commercial focus. A
AI company DeepSeek is reportedly in discussions for its inaugural external funding round, with the possibility of being valued at approximately $45 billion. China's state-backed semiconductor investment entity, the Big Fund, is said to be in talks to spearhead this investment. Other major tech firms, including Tencent, are also reportedly in negotiations to participate in the funding. This potential valuation represents a significant increase from earlier figures of around $20 billion, highlighting investor interest in the company despite its current limited commercial applications.
This potential deal signifies a major investment in China's AI sector and could mark a new direction for the Big Fund's investment strategy.
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