China’s DeepSeek seeks $10B funding at a $45B valuation to expand AI capabilities, scale infrastructure, and strengthen its position in the global AI market.

Government-linked investors in China went from backing fewer than 10 AI deals annually before 2018 to more than 140 in 2025, reshaping who controls the future of AI.

China’s DeepSeek seeks $10B funding at a $45B valuation to expand AI capabilities, scale infrastructure, and strengthen its position in the global AI market.