DeepSeek has reportedly raised $15 billion in one of China’s largest funding rounds, according to TechCrunch. The fundraising comes days after the United States ordered federal agencies to remove DeepSeek technology over national security concerns. ARY News separately reported that the fundraising was wrapping up, citing unnamed sources.
WHO:DeepSeek
WHAT:DeepSeek reportedly raised $15 billion in a funding round.
WHEN:Reported Oct 22, 2026 at 9:11 AM ET
WHERE:China
WHY:The fundraising is intended to fuel the AI race, according to ARY News.
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