UpdateMay 22, 20261 min read
Deepseek's $45 Billion Valuation Hinges on AGI Research, Not Quick Profits
Deepseek is poised to receive a massive $13.2 billion funding round, valuing the company at $45 billion, with a focus on artificial general intelligence research over short-term gains. This strategic decision sets the company apart from its competitors in the AI landscape, with potential implications for developers and businesses.
Deepseek is about to raise around $10 billion, which would value the Chinese AI startup at roughly $45 billion. Founder Liang Wenfeng is telling investors he's putting AGI research ahead of short-term profits. The article Deepseek reportedly prioritizes AGI research over quick profits despite billions in funding appeared first on The Decoder.