DeepSeek Closes Nearly $16 Billion Funding Round Backed by Chinese Tech and State Investors

DeepSeek, a leading Chinese AI company, has raised nearly $16 billion in a funding round involving major Chinese tech firms and powerful state-backed investors.

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2026-10-31 18:30 · The Information AI
Behind DeepSeek’s $16 Billion Funding: Chinese Tech Titans and State Players

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