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DeepSeek Nears $12 Billion Funding Round Backed by Tencent and CATL
DeepSeek is reportedly nearing a $12 billion funding round backed by Tencent and CATL, exceeding its initial target ahead of a planned IPO.
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DeepSeek is reportedly nearing a $12 billion funding round backed by Tencent and CATL, exceeding its initial target ahead of a planned IPO.
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