DeepSeek Founder Injects Own Funds to Lift Chinese AI Firm’s Registered Capital by 50%

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2026.04.28 08:37
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Hangzhou DeepSeek Artificial Intelligence has increased its registered capital by 50% to CNY15 million, funded entirely by founder Liang Wenfeng. His shareholding ratio rose to 34%, with effective ownership at 84.3%. The company aims to raise at least USD300 million at a valuation exceeding USD20 billion, with potential investments from Alibaba and Tencent. DeepSeek has historically avoided external funding, relying on profits from its parent company, but rising AI training costs and competition may prompt a change in this strategy.