#估值

DeepSeek began preliminary talks with investors for a new funding round at a pre-money valuation of approximately $71 billion, just one month after completing its first financing round at a $52 billion valuation. This rapid valuation increase highlights the intense investor interest in AI startups and signals DeepSeek&\x27;s growing market influence. Additionally, its reported plan to develop proprietary AI chips could reduce dependency on Nvidia and Huawei, impacting the semiconductor supply chain. DeepSeek had just raised approximately $7 billion in its first round at a $52 billion valuation in late May. According to a Reuters report, the company is also developing its own AI chips to lessen reliance on Nvidia and Huawei.