Why Doesn't DeepSeek Just Get Bank Loans?
teortaxesTex · x · 2026-07-14
Following rumors of a recent $7 billion funding round for DeepSeek, the author questions why the founder doesn't simply seek bank financing.
The core question is: if Chinese banks reportedly offer below-market rates to support industries, why does "one funding round + operating profits" act as a capital ceiling? Is this driven by capital structure, funding channels, or other constraints?
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