# DeepSeek nears pre-IPO funding round as 2027 market debut takes shape: sources

https://mins.news/en/item/32623

- South China Morning Post, 2026-08-26 05:01 UTC
- Tech
- Original: https://www.scmp.com/tech/big-tech/article/3365280/deepseek-nears-pre-ipo-funding-round-2027-market-debut-takes-shape-sources?utm_source=rss_feed

> DeepSeek is close to completing a funding round valuing the Chinese artificial intelligence start-up at about 500 billion yuan (US$74 billion) before investment, according to people familiar with the matter. It was seeking roughly 50 billion yuan, with the round expected to close by the end of August, as a potential Shanghai Star Market listing draws nearer.

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