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DeepSeek reportedly reopens talks on a RMB50 billion second funding round · TechNode
DeepSeek, a Chinese AI company, has reportedly reopened discussions for a hefty second funding round that targets RMB50 billion. This new round could place the company's valuation at approximately RMB500 billion before the financing. Although the talks aim for a potential agreement by late August, specifics regarding terms and timing have yet to be finalized. This development stems from prior fundraising efforts that successfully secured over RMB50 billion with an earlier valuation above RMB350 billion.
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Published 5 Aug 2026, 08:05 UTC1 min read
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Summary
TL;DR
- DeepSeek reopens talks for a second funding round of RMB50 billion.
- The company could be valued at RMB500 billion pre-financing.
- Previous funding round raised more than RMB50 billion.
- Negotiations may conclude by late August, but terms are not finalized.
- DeepSeek is recognized within the competitive AI sector.
Interesting facts
- DeepSeek's last funding round exceeded RMB50 billion.
- The company’s valuation trajectory indicates strong investor interest in AI.
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