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DeepSeek isn’t taking VC money yet — here are 3 reasons why
Unlike AI competitors, DeepSeek’s founder Liang Wenfeng is in no hurry to get investment from outsiders.
That means that unlike most startups, which require outside capital and are thus used to at least some external influence, DeepSeek is basically a one-man show. When Liang was trying to raise capital in the past, he was put off by VCs’ focus on rapidly monetizing AI as opposed to fundamental research, he said in a 2023 interview with Chinese media. So one big reason why Liang hasn’t said yes to the investors pounding down his door is that he doesn’t want to share control of his company, the WSJ reported.
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