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中文(ZH) DeepSeek计划在首轮融资中募资约70亿美元

DeepSeek raises $7B at $59B valuation from Tencent, CATL

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AI startup DeepSeek is reportedly close to securing approximately $7 billion in its first major funding round. The company aims for a valuation of up to $59 billion, with significant investment expected from tech giants Tencent and CATL. Other notable investors include NetEase, JD.com, and potentially venture capital firms like IDG Capital, with the founder also contributing a substantial personal investment. AI

IMPACT This substantial funding will likely accelerate DeepSeek's AI development and intensify competition among leading AI labs globally.

RANK_REASON Significant funding round for a major AI startup with high valuation and prominent investors.

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DeepSeek raises $7B at $59B valuation from Tencent, CATL

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COVERAGE [2]

  1. 36氪 (36Kr) TIER_1 中文(ZH) ·

    DeepSeek plans to raise about $7 billion in its first funding round

    知情人士透露，DeepSeek计划在首轮融资中募资约70亿美元，这家人工智能初创企业估值将达到最高590亿美元。腾讯和宁德时代将成为DeepSeek最大的外部投资者；网易和京东也计划参与投资。（新浪财经）

  2. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Wency Chen,Ben Jiang ·

    DeepSeek nears US$7b haul in first-ever funding round, with backing from Tencent, CATL

    Chinese artificial intelligence start-up DeepSeek is finalising its first external fundraising round, securing over 50 billion yuan (US$7.4 billion) at a valuation of just under US$60 billion, according to people familiar with the matter – marking a six-fold leap from its US$10 b…

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