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DeepSeek

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📍 Hangzhou Founded 2023
Foundation Models / Generative AI
High-profile foundation model startup backed by High-Flyer quant fund. DeepSeek-V3 and R1 models achieved GPT-4 level performance at fraction of training cost. Global attention for open-weight releases.
Valuation
$1B+ (est.)
Employees
200+
Headquarters
Hangzhou
Website
www.deepseek.com
Stock
Private Company
Founded
2023

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