Company profile
DeepSeek
Artificial Intelligence software (Generative AI; Large Language Models) · Later Stage VC (Series C)
DeepSeek is a China‑based artificial intelligence company that develops large language models and related foundation models. Founded in 2023 in Hangzhou, it is owned and funded by High‑Flyer and operates as a private company focused on building and deploying general‑purpose AI systems via apps and APIs.
Stage
Later Stage VC (Series C)
Total Raised
$700.0M
Founded
2023
Employees
~200
Valuation
$15.0B
HQ
Hangzhou, China
Funding Rounds
Recorded financings and participating investors compiled from public announcements and company disclosures.
- Jun 2024SeedInvestors not public$0RaisedJun 2024SeedInvestors not public$0Raised
- Aug 2025Series CInvestors not public$700.0MRaisedAug 2025Series CInvestors not public$700.0MRaised
Team
Team
LW
Liang Wenfeng
Founder and CEO
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Pei Tian (袤禹)
Legal Representative, Director and General Manager (China entity)
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Wang Xianzu (王财祗)
Finance Lead / Financial Officer
