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CATL and Tencent join DeepSeek funding round ahead of possible 2027 IPO
Original: CATL and Tencent back Deepseek's ballooning funding round as the AI startup eyes a 2027 IPO
Battery giant CATL and Tencent are reportedly joining DeepSeek's rapidly growing funding round, as the Chinese AI startup considers going public as early as 2027. The involvement of two of China's biggest tech and industrial companies signals strong domestic backing for the AI firm, which has drawn attention for its low-cost, high-performing models and its rising value among investors.
Why now: Major Chinese companies investing in a high-profile AI startup with IPO plans is significant news for tech and financial markets.
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- CATL and Tencent back Deepseek's ballooning funding round as the AI startup eyes a 2027 IPO · the-decoder.com
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