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DeepSeek achieved $340B valuation, ranking in top 15 global unicorns (newest entry from 308 new unicorns).

Chinese AI company reaches mega-scale funding milestone; demonstrates capital availability for alternative AI infrastructure outside US.
Trade pressSlicast · June 25, 2026 · China · Source: 36氪
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DeepSeek has been valued at $340 billion, according to the Hurun Research Institute's 2026 Global Unicorn List released June 25, positioning the AI company in the top 15 unicorns worldwide. The valuation reflects DeepSeek's emergence as a leading player among 308 newly minted unicorns identified in the 2026 ranking.

DeepSeek's placement represents the rapid consolidation of capital and valuation growth in the AI sector. As the top entrant among the 308 new unicorns, its $340 billion valuation signals substantial investor confidence in AI infrastructure and large-language model development, even as competition in the space intensifies.

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