Tencent, Alibaba in talks to invest in DeepSeek at over $20 billion valuation: Report
Published on: April 22, 2026, 6:09 p.m. | Source: The Economic Times
Chinese tech giants Tencent and Alibaba are reportedly in talks to invest in AI startup DeepSeek. The company is aiming for a valuation exceeding twenty billion dollars. This potential funding highlights the significant capital needed for advanced AI development. Discussions are ongoing, and terms may change. DeepSeek's previous model release had a global impact.
