Liang Wenfeng's AI firm, DeepSeek, is the subject of speculation regarding its value, with estimates ranging from $1 billion to $150 billion. The lack of publicly available information about the company's funding and revenue has made it difficult to determine its true value. However, analysts and experts believe it falls between $2 billion and $30 billion, making Liang one of Asia's wealthiest tech moguls. The current discussions on DeepSeek's valuation come at a time of increased investment in the AI sector. DeepSeek's impact on the AI industry has disrupted Silicon Valley's dominance and caused a significant drop in Nvidia's stock price, signaling a shift in the AI landscape. Liang, who co-founded the company in 2023, has a background in quantitative trading and previously co-founded Zhejiang High-Flyer Asset Management. The company has already faced restrictions from numerous companies and governments due to security concerns. The true value and future of DeepSeek remain unknown, and it is uncertain whether Liang will become one of the wealthiest individuals or if the valuation will be on the lower end of the estimates.
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- 2025-02-12
DeepSeek’s Founder is Already an AI Billionaire—But How Much Further Can He Go?
