Founded in May 2023 by Liang Wenfeng， a prominent figure in both the hedge fund and AI industries， DeepSeek operates independently but is solely funded by High-Flyer， a quantitative hedge fund also founded by Wenfeng. This unique funding model has allowed DeepSeek to pursue ambitious AI projects without the pressure of external investors， enabling them to prioritize long-term research and development. DeepSeek's team primarily comprises young， talented graduates from top Chinese universities， fostering a culture of innovation and a deep understanding of the Chinese language and culture. Notably， the company's hiring practices prioritize technical abilities over traditional work experience， resulting in a team of highly skilled individuals with a fresh perspective on AI development.贾纳基拉姆·MSV是一名执业架构师、研究分析师，也是硅谷初创企业的顾问。
在专业的大模型排名 Arena 上，DeepSeek - R1 基准测试成绩斐然，已升至全类别大模型第三 ，其中在风格控制类模型 分类中与 OpenAI o1 并列第一，竞技场得分达到 1357 分，还略超 OpenAI o1 的 1352 分。
