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DeepSeek nears $12 billion in funding ahead of 2027 IPO
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The Hangzhou AI lab that spent three years living off its founder's hedge fund is now lining up serious outside money before going public.
Key facts
- Moving from a post-money valuation above $50 billion to a pre-money figure around $74 to $75 billion is a big step in a short window
- DeepSeek is close to raising at least $12 billion in fresh funding before it goes public in 2027
- The things to watch between now and 2027 are straightforward: does the second round close at the reported valuation, does the $1 billion run rate keep climbing, and does the API business hold
- That round gave the company a post-money valuation of over $50 billion
Summary
DeepSeek is close to raising at least $12 billion in fresh funding before it goes public in 2027, . The Hangzhou-based AI lab is preparing for a potential listing on Shanghai’s STAR Market. That round gave the company a post-money valuation of over $50 billion. Join 34,000+ readers across crypto, finance, and policy.