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May 9, 2026 · Industry Insights

DeepSeek Raises Record ¥50 B in First Round, Backed by Liang Wenfeng’s ¥20 B Commitment, V4.1 Set for June

DeepSeek’s valuation surged five‑fold to ¥350 B, securing a record ¥500 B financing round—40% of which comes from Liang Wenfeng’s personal ¥200 B pledge—while the company pivots toward heavy‑asset AI with new compute demands, talent challenges, and a V4.1 release slated for June.