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DeepSeek takes outside money for the first time at a $50 billion valuation

Chinese AI startup DeepSeek secures $7.4 billion in its debut funding round, valuing the company at $50 billion. This substantial investment underscores the massive global interest and capital flowing into leading AI development firms, particularly those from China. The significant valuation positions DeepSeek among the top-tier AI companies worldwide, signaling major ambitions in the competitive AI landscape.

The Decoder·Jun 16, 2026

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