# AI Funding

DeepSeek’s Pragmatic Pivot: Why China’s AI ‘Lone Wolf’ is Finally Raising Capital

DeepSeek, China's formerly self-funded AI standout, is seeking $300 million at a $10 billion valuation to combat a talent drain and fund its transition to domestic hardware. The move marks a strategic shift for founder Liang Wenfeng, who is trading absolute independence for the market-validated equity and state-backed support necessary to compete with tech giants.