# DeepSeek Aims to Close $7.5 Billion Funding Round by End-October

> DeepSeek is trying to raise $7.5 billion, showing that low prices still require large investments, and this funding could shift competition for chips, talent, and business channels.

- Type: AI news
- Page: https://completeaitraining.com/news/deepseek-aims-to-close-75-billion-funding-round-by-end/
- Published: 2026-09-25
- Updated: 2026-09-25
- Author: Jeroen Erne
- Jobs: Executives and strategy, Finance

DeepSeek is reportedly working to close a $7.5 billion financing round by the end of October. The size of the raise indicates that offering models at low price points does not remove the need for substantial capital.

The funding could alter competitive dynamics around access to chips, technical talent, and enterprise distribution channels.

*Source: [https://www.theinformation.com/](https://www.theinformation.com/briefings/deepseek-aims-close-7-5-billion-funding-round-end-october?ref=completeaitraining.com)*

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