DeepSeek is weighing whether to increase its latest funding round to up to $14.9 billion, according to CNBC, citing people familiar with the matter. The report says the Chinese AI company is considering roughly doubling the size of the round, although the final amount could still shift as talks continue.
CNBC's sources note that the figure is not final and may change before a deal is completed. The report does not include comment from DeepSeek, and the company has not publicly confirmed the fundraising plans.
If completed at the reported size, the round would mark one of the largest known fundraising efforts by a Chinese AI startup. However, because the details remain in flux, the eventual total may differ from the figure cited in the report.