DeepSeek – China's most valuable AI star raises $7.4 billion and is valued at over $50 billion!

DeepSeek raises over $7.4 billion in its first round, making it the most valuable AI startup in China with a valuation exceeding $50 billion. A clever deal structure ensures that founder Liang Wenfeng retains full control – investors receive no voting rights and must stay on board for five years. Record round: Billions for China's AI hope In its very first financing round, DeepSeek raises over $7.4 billion, propelling its valuation to over $50 billion – according to reports from The Information and the Wall Street Journal, this makes...