DeepSeek, a Chinese startup specializing in artificial intelligence, has begun preliminary discussions with potential investors aiming for a new funding round. These negotiations were reported by the Financial Times on Tuesday, the 14th.
DeepSeek, a Chinese startup specializing in artificial intelligence, has begun preliminary discussions with potential investors aiming for a new funding round. These negotiations were reported by the Financial Times on Tuesday, the 14th.
This move comes shortly after the company completed its first fundraising round at the end of May. At that time, DeepSeek raised approximately $7 billion, raising its valuation to around $52 billion, including the acquired capital.
With the goal of reaching a valuation close to $71 billion before the new agreement is finalized, the company seeks to strengthen its position in the global competition for artificial intelligence. DeepSeek gained international attention after the launch of its AI models V3 and R1, which generated significant interest among specialists and corporations in Silicon Valley at the beginning of 2025.
In addition to financial growth, DeepSeek has been focusing on increasing its technological sovereignty. According to previous reports by Reuters, the company is developing its own artificial intelligence chip. This initiative aims to reduce dependence on components supplied by companies such as Nvidia and Huawei for the training and operation of its models.