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DeepSeek Reportedly Seeks Outside Funding for the First Time at a $10 Billion Valuation
DeepSeek, the Chinese AI lab that shocked the industry in January 2026 with its efficient open-weight models, is reportedly seeking external investment for the first time — at a valuation of $10 billion. The move signals a strategic shift for a company that had previously operated as a research division within a hedge fund.