DeepSeek prepares possible IPO with a new CFO
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DeepSeek is reportedly about to make a corporate shift with the arrival of Yan Wentao as its first chief financial officer, as the Chinese startup analyzes a possible listing on Shanghai's STAR market and accelerates capital raising, computational infrastructure, and talent acquisition.🚨 DeepSeek evaluates going public Yan Wentao would be its first CFO, according to Reuters. The startup has reportedly hired CITIC Securities to prepare an IPO on Shanghai's STAR market. Its current round would value it at around US$74 billion. pic.twitter.com/Uah7ED6m5j - Diario฿itcoin (@DiarioBitcoin) September 14, 2026 DeepSeek is preparing a significant change in its internal structure with the planned incorporation of Yan Wentao as its first chief financial officer, according to two people familiar with the matter. The appointment comes as the Chinese artificial intelligence startup evaluates a possible initial public offering on Shanghai's STAR market and seeks to move beyond the research laboratory model primarily funded by its founder's hedge fund.The arrival of a financial officer specializing in capital operations would strengthen DeepSeek's capabilities in managing investor relations, financial controls, resource allocation, and corporate disclosures.Reuters reported that the Hangzhou-based company also hired CITIC Securities to prepare a possible listing, although there is no...
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