Chinese AI Startup DeekSeek Raises $15 Billion Ahead of Potential IPO

The Chinese AI startup’s second private financing round was nearly double its initial target thanks to strong investor interest, people familiar with the matter said.

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2026-10-22 10:28 · Wall Street Journal Technology
Chinese AI Startup DeekSeek Raises $15 Billion Ahead of Potential IPO

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