DeepSeek considers doubling latest funding round to up to $15 billion, sources say

China's DeepSeek weighs upsizing funding round to up to $14.9 billion, sources tell CNBC, and the final amount could still change in final talks.

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2026-10-06 12:59 · CNBC Technology
DeepSeek considers doubling latest funding round to up to $15 billion, sources say

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