DeepSeek, the Hangzhou-based developer of AI models, is reportedly preparing to list on China’s mainland market. According to Bloomberg, citing people familiar with the matter, the company has started work toward an initial public offering and may submit its IPO application as soon as this year. The reports also say DeepSeek is targeting a 2027 debut and is in discussions with accounting and banking advisers, along with seeking additional private funding.
Other coverage aligns with the notion that DeepSeek is working toward an IPO filing in the near term, though specific timetable and financial details vary by outlet. The Financial Post frames the move as part of the company’s broader priorities, noting that DeepSeek says it intends to focus on advancing AI research rather than emphasizing short-term commercialization.
Taken together, the accounts indicate that DeepSeek is actively pursuing a mainland listing, with advisory and funding discussions underway, and that the company’s longer-term public market target is described as being around 2027. No sources provided official confirmation of filing timing or approval outcomes.
