**[DeepSeek's Second Round of 50 Billion Financing Opens for Signing Today, Minimum Investment Threshold Set at 5 Billion Per Investor]** According to monitoring by Dongcha Beating, DeepSeek's second round of financing has entered the signing phase. The first batch of investors is expected to sign in Hangzhou as early as today. This round aims to raise 50 billion yuan, targeting a valuation of 500 billion yuan. DeepSeek has set a minimum investment threshold of 5 billion yuan for most prospective investors. This round of financing was previously put on hold. In mid-July, DeepSeek began engaging with new investors, but the process was temporarily paused after internal communication details were leaked online. The financing resumed in early August. DeepSeek had just completed its first round of financing in June, raising over 50 billion yuan. Based on the disclosed figures, its valuation has increased by more than 40% in just over a month. The new funds will primarily be allocated to computing power, including building its own data centers, as well as preparing funds for subsequent model development and potential domestic IPO plans. In this round, state-owned funds and industry chain companies have already secured shares in advance, with the earliest closing date set for August 30. Part of the funds will go directly into DeepSeek's main entity, while another portion will be funneled through a limited partnership platform controlled by Liang Wenfeng. [Original Link]