Odaily Planet Daily reports, according to sources familiar with the matter, DeepSeek is currently raising a new round of funding, with a pre-money valuation of approximately $71 billion. Due to limited direct investment allocations, multiple layers of special purpose vehicles (SPVs) offering exposure to DeepSeek equity have emerged in the market. Some lower-tier SPVs charge pre-investment fees exceeding 15%, with performance carried interest reaching up to 40%. Additionally, DeepSeek’s annual recurring revenue (ARR) reached approximately $500 million last month, and its AI infrastructure spending this year has totaled $1.6 billion—nearly ten times the projected full-year level for 2025. (Financial Times)
DeepSeek valued at $71 billion ahead of new funding round; ARR reaches $500 million in August
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DeepSeek is preparing a new funding round with a $71 billion pre-money valuation, according to project funding news from Odaily. Multiple SPVs have emerged to provide equity exposure, with some charging over 15% pre-investment fees and 40% performance fees. The company’s ARR reached $500 million in August, while AI infrastructure spending has totaled $1.6 billion year-to-date. New token listings are expected as the company scales its operations.
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