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FollowingDeepSeek's financing scale is questionable: US$7.4 billion or US$15 billion?
CryptoBriefing and Nairametrics both reported that DeepSeek is nearing completing approximately US$12 billion in financing before it plans to launch an initial public offering (IPO) in 2027. However, the two media outlets provided completely different data on the amount and narrative framework of the ongoing round of financing.
Consensus
According to sources quoted by Bloomberg, DeepSeek is close to completing approximately US$12 billion in financing to prepare for its planned 2027 IPO. Previously, DeepSeek's initial target for financing negotiations was approximately RMB 50 billion. Currently, the company is preparing for a potential IPO.
Report divergence points
1. Ongoing funding amounts and narrative frameworks
CryptoBriefing points out:
DeepSeek is currently finalizing another round of funding. The company is valued at approximately RMB 50 billion (approximately US$7.4 billion to US$7.5 billion).
Nairamemetrics pointed out:
Based on the signed terms, DeepSeek's latest round of financing may be close to 100 billion yuan (approximately US$15 billion), although the final amount may still change as negotiations continue.
How to confirm the facts:
You need to wait for DeepSeek's own financing announcement, regulatory documents disclosing the size of the final round, or further clarifications from Bloomberg based on its source/term sheet.
2. Is this the second round of independent financing, or is it an expansion of the original round of financing?
CryptoBriefing pointed out:
DeepSeek completed its first round of external financing in June 2026, raising approximately US$7.4 billion. This round of financing gave the company a post-investment valuation of more than $50 billion... Currently, DeepSeek is finalizing another round of financing.
Nairamemetrics pointed out:
DeepSeek's new financing rounds have grown to approximately RMB 80 billion (US$12 billion), and may reach RMB 100 billion (US$15 billion), far exceeding the original target of RMB 50 billion.
How to confirm the facts:
Need detailed decomposition instructions from DeepSeek, or Bloomberg sources clarifying whether these are consecutive independent rounds or an evolving round of financing.
Summary of Views
The broad narrative that "DeepSeek is seeking a large amount of new capital before its IPO in 2027, with an initial target of RMB 50 billion" should be regarded as an established fact. But don't consider any figure between $7.4 billion and $7.5 billion or $12 billion to $15 billion as the confirmation size of the current round until DeepSeek or the main filing document clarifies.
