Exclusive: DeepSeek hires CICC rival CITIC to prep Shanghai STAR Market IPO
zephyr_z9 · x · 2026-09-09
Exclusive reporting cites sources saying DeepSeek has hired CITIC Securities to prepare a domestic IPO and plans to start the Shanghai STAR Market listing process this year. Founder Liang Wenfeng reportedly wants to raise funds for employee incentives to retain talent. Some observers wish it listed in Hong Kong instead.
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