FundingThe Decoder· Jun 16, 2026
DeepSeek Raises First External Funding at $50 Billion Valuation
Chinese AI company DeepSeek completed its initial external funding round, securing more than 50 billion yuan. The round values the startup at $50 billion. This marks the first time the firm has accepted outside investment.
Key points
- →DeepSeek completed its first external funding round
- →Raised over 50 billion yuan, approximately $7.4 billion
- →Company valued at $50 billion following the round
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