DeepSeek Sends Strong Signal Ahead of Funding Push

This article first appeared on GuruFocus. DeepSeek's annualized revenue run rate has topped $1 billion, more than doubling in recent months as the Chinese AI startup converts surging model adoption into stronger monetization. The milestone strengthens DeepSeek's case ahead of a planned funding round and possible Shanghai listing, but it also highlights how far Chinese AI companies still trail the revenue scale of U.S. leaders such as microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) backed OpenAI and Anthropic. Warning! GuruFocus has detected 3 Warning Sign with MSFT. Is MSFT fairly valued? Test your thesis with our free DCF calculator.MSFT GF Value chart Chief Executive Liang Wenfeng disclosed the figure during a recent investor meeting, according to The Information.