DeepSeek nears $12B round with Tencent, CATL before IPO
Chinese AI startup DeepSeek is closing a $12-15B funding round backed by Tencent and CATL, targeting a 2027 IPO at a $75B valuation.
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Chinese AI startup DeepSeek is closing a $12-15B funding round backed by Tencent and CATL, targeting a 2027 IPO at a $75B valuation.
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