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DeepSeek
Verified CompanyChinese AI research lab shipping open-weights frontier models at a fraction of typical cost.
·6+ Products
Hangzhou, China
Founded 2023
Chinese AI research lab shipping open-weights frontier models at a fraction of typical cost.
DeepSeek
Founded2023
HeadquartersHangzhou, China
Employees200+
Total FundingUndisclosed (High-Flyer backed)
Active Products6+
About DeepSeek
DeepSeek is a Chinese AI research lab founded in 2023, backed by hedge fund High-Flyer. Its open-weights models (DeepSeek V2, V3, Coder) closed the gap with US frontier labs at 5-10% of typical training cost — a shock to the industry cost structure. Ships models, an API and a consumer app.
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Founded2023
HeadquartersHangzhou, China
Founder / CEOLiang Wenfeng
Employees200+
Total FundingUndisclosed (High-Flyer backed)
Websitedeepseek.com
StatusActive
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is DeepSeek data processed?
DeepSeek's hosted API processes data in mainland China. Self-hosting the open-weights models is the alternative for EU/US data residency needs.
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