DeepSeek reportedly took in ~150B RMB ($22.45B) in four months, analysis claims
alexmacgregor__ · x · 2026-10-22
Analyst teortaxesTex estimates DeepSeek took in 150 billion RMB over four months ($22.45B at 6.68 RMB/$; $19.46B excluding Wenfeng capital), with remarkably profitable API business, making it possibly the most cash-rich AI startup in China — and once it holds physical assets, it could start loaning. Unverified third-party estimate.
Related event: DeepSeek Reportedly Raises ~$15B, China's Largest AI Funding Round(8 posts)→
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