DeepSeek Reportedly Seeks RMB 50 Billion in First Funding Round with Tencent and CATL

消息称 DeepSeek 首轮融资拟筹集 500 亿元，腾讯、宁德时代等参投

DeepSeek plans to raise about RMB 50 billion in its first funding round, with post-money valuation expected at RMB 350 billion to RMB 400 billion; Liang Wenfeng, Tencent, and CATL plan to invest RMB 20 billion, RMB 10 billion, and RMB 5 billion respectively.

Why it matters: HKR-H/K/R all pass: DeepSeek's rumored RMB 50B first round includes a RMB 350B-400B valuation and named checks from Tencent and CATL. The rumor status keeps it at 88, below confirmed industry-shaking funding news.