DeepSeek in Talks to Raise $1.5B at $71B Valuation Ahead of Potential IPO
Chinese large language model developer DeepSeek is reportedly seeking to raise $1.5 billion at a valuation of around $71 billion, with plans for an initial public offering (IPO) as early as late 2026 or in 2027. The company recently raised $7 billion in its first external funding round and has gained significant traction by competing effectively against U.S.-based AI models.
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