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Chinese AI Firm DeepSeek Plans $71 Billion Fundraising Ahead of Shanghai IPO
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First reported by Calcalist · 4 hours ago
What happened
Chinese AI company DeepSeek is planning a $71 billion funding round and preparing for a Shanghai IPO in 2027 after a recent $7.4 billion raise. The firm aims to expand its workforce and infrastructure to maintain momentum amid growing competition.
- 01DeepSeek plans a new funding round at a $71 billion valuation shortly after a $7.4 billion raise.
- 02The company shocked the AI market in January 2025 with a low-cost model rivaling Western AI.
- 03CEO Liang Wenfeng shifted from self-funding to raising capital to support growth and talent acquisition.
- 04DeepSeek aims to double its workforce following the recent funding round.
- 05The company is preparing for a Shanghai IPO in Q2 2027, submitting its prospectus by year-end.
- 06Chinese regulators eased IPO rules, allowing unprofitable firms like DeepSeek to list.
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