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China to Invest in DeepSeek at $50 Billion Valuation
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- China to Invest in Deep Seek at $50 Billion Valuation Raffaele Huang and Tracy Qu Wed, May 6, 2026 at 7:45 PM GMT+7 3 min read Deep Seek is viewed as a national AI champion by China.
- Some prospective investors have valued Deep Seek at around $50 billion in recent talks, people familiar with the matter said.
- Storied Toolmaker Closes Its Last Hometown Plant—and Blames Its Tape Measures
China to Invest in Deep Seek at $50 Billion Valuation Raffaele Huang and Tracy Qu Wed, May 6, 2026 at 7:45 PM GMT+7 3 min read Deep Seek is viewed as a national AI champion by China. - Andy Wong/AP China’s Deep Seek is raising money from government-backed investors, aligning the artificial-intelligence startup with Beijing’s push for technology self-sufficiency.
Some prospective investors have valued Deep Seek at around $50 billion in recent talks, people familiar with the matter said. The valuation has surged in recent weeks after previous discussions envisioned a range between $10 billion and $30 billion.
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