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DeepSeek — Total Funding Raised: $0

DeepSeek

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Last checked: 3/31/2026

The source text directly confirms that DeepSeek has raised zero external VC funding. It explicitly states 'Liang hasn't announced any fundraises' and that the company is entirely owned by Liang and High-Flyer affiliates, with no external investor involvement. The article discusses why DeepSeek declines VC offers (control concerns, chip restrictions, data privacy issues) and confirms the company has been self-funded through High-Flyer's profits. This aligns perfectly with the claim that DeepSeek's total external VC funding = $0B as of 2025-03.

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techcrunch.com/2025/03/10/deepseek-isnt-taking-vc-money-yet-here-are-3-reasons-why/(1 check)

confirmed95%primaryHaiku 4.5 · 3/31/2026

Found: DeepSeek hasn't announced any fundraises from external VCs. The company is 84% owned by founder Liang Wenfeng and the remaining ownership is held by individuals affiliated with his hedge fund High-Fly…

Note: The source text directly confirms that DeepSeek has raised zero external VC funding. It explicitly states 'Liang hasn't announced any fundraises' and that the company is entirely owned by Liang and High-Flyer affiliates, with no external investor involvement. The article discusses why DeepSeek declines VC offers (control concerns, chip restrictions, data privacy issues) and confirms the company has been self-funded through High-Flyer's profits. This aligns perfectly with the claim that DeepSeek's total external VC funding = $0B as of 2025-03.

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