DeepSeek A-Share IPO: 480 Billion Yuan Proposed Valuation Sparks Widespread Industry Debate

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    "url": "https://eu.36kr.com/en/p/3896949637695363",
    "title": "DeepSeek A-Share IPO: 480 Billion Yuan Proposed Valuation Sparks Widespread Industry Debate - 36Kr",
    "excerpt": "On July 15, as disclosed by media outlets including Shenzhen Business Daily and Chinese financial news agency, leading domestic large model developer DeepSeek has fully launched preparations for an A-share IPO, with plans to submit application materials within the year and complete its listing in 2027. The company has just closed its first-round financing exceeding 500 billion yuan, with a pre-money valuation of 71 billion US dollars (approximately 4.8 trillion yuan). Tencent, CATL, and the National Artificial Intelligence Industry Fund have all participated in the investment. Coupled with the market catalyst from the upcoming Hong Kong listings of Zhipu AI and MiniMax, the entire AI sector has rallied. This article breaks down its capital logic, technical strength, and deep-seated listing risks. DeepSeek's capitalization path is a microcosm of the surging valuations in China's AI industry. Since rumors of a 10-billion-US-dollar valuation first emerged in April 2026, its post-money valuation reached 52 billion US dollars after the first-round financing closed in June, and its pre-money valuation jumped to 71 billion US dollars during negotiations for the second round in July. In just three months, its valuation has multiplied sevenfold. The total size of this first-round financing has exceeded 500 billion yuan. Founder Liang Wenfeng personally contributed 200 billion yuan to...",
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