DeepSeek
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DeepSeek builds open-source large language models and reasoning systems in Hangzhou, China.
Founded
2023DeepSeek is a Hangzhou-based artificial intelligence company that develops open-source large language models and reasoning systems. The company operates a consumer chat application and an API platform serving developers and enterprises across multiple markets.
Founded in 2023 by Liang Wenfeng with backing from quantitative trading firm High-Flyer, DeepSeek focuses on training efficiency breakthroughs that reduce computational costs for comparable model capabilities. Its open-weight release strategy and Mixture-of-Experts architecture have influenced global AI pricing dynamics and downstream model accessibility for organizations building on open-source foundations.
DeepSeek - Products & Services
Developer API providing pay-per-token access to DeepSeek's hosted language models.
Competing Products
Consumer AI chat application built on DeepSeek's open-weight large language models.
Competing Products
DeepSeek-V4 is a frontier open-weight language model developed by DeepSeek.
Competing Products
DeepSeek - Quick Facts
Who are DeepSeek's competitors?
Companies similar to DeepSeek include Venice AI, Anthropic, Alphabet and OpenAI.
When was DeepSeek founded?
DeepSeek was founded in 2023.
Where is DeepSeek's headquarters located?
DeepSeek's headquarters is located in Hangzhou, Zhejiang, CN.
When was DeepSeek's last funding round?
DeepSeek's most recent funding round was for $1B (USD) in May 2026.
How much has DeepSeek raised to-date?
As of May 6, 2026, DeepSeek has raised a total of $1B (USD).
How many employees does DeepSeek have?
DeepSeek has 200 employees as of May 8, 2026.
DeepSeek - Classification
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- China Asia
- Global Asia
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