DeepSeek (Chinese: 深度求索; pinyin: Shēndù Qiúsuǒ) is a Chinese artificial intelligence company that develops open-source large language models (LLMs). Based in Hangzhou, Zhejiang, it is owned and funded by Chinese hedge fund High-Flyer, whose co-founder, Liang Wenfeng, established the company in 2023 and serves as its CEO.
Hangzhou DeepSeek Artificial Intelligence Basic Technology Research Co., Ltd.
Native name
杭州深度求索人工智能基础技术研究有限公司Company typePrivateIndustryInformation technology
Artificial intelligenceFoundedMay 2023; 1 year agoFounder
Liang Wenfeng
HeadquartersHangzhou, Zhejiang, China
Key people
Liang Wenfeng (CEO)
OwnerHigh-Flyer
Number of employees
Under 200Websitedeepseek.com