DeepSeek's annualized revenue exceeds $1 billion, aiming to raise $7.5 billion by end of October

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DeepSeek’s annualized revenue has exceeded $1 billion, with investor sentiment demonstrating strong support for the company’s growth. CEO Liang Wenfeng stated that the figure more than doubled from under $500 million just a few months ago. Following a recent price increase, API call fees rose between 2.3 and 4.5 times, yet customer attrition remained low. The company plans to raise 50 billion yuan ($7.5 billion) in a second funding round by October, at a $500 billion valuation. As altcoins under observation gain attention, DeepSeek’s performance reflects ongoing confidence in the AI and crypto sectors.

According to The Information, two sources revealed that DeepSeek CEO Liang Wenhong disclosed at a recent investor meeting that DeepSeek’s annualized revenue has surpassed $1 billion, more than doubling from under $500 million just months earlier. Following last month’s price increase, DeepSeek raised API usage fees for its models by 2.3 to 4.5 times; however, Liang assured investors that the price hike did not result in customer churn. The company plans to complete its Series B funding round by the end of October, aiming to raise RMB 50 billion (approximately $7.5 billion) at a valuation of RMB 500 billion.

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