DeepSeek receives CNY 100 million from Tencent and CATL

Hangzhou DeepSeek Artificial Intelligence Co., Ltd. raised CNY 100 million from Tencent Holdings and CATL on November 5, 2026, through convertible preferred stock. The investment will support DeepSeek's AI development.

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