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DeepSeek's Unmarked Headquarters: A Visit to the AI Startup in Hangzhou

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vinhnx

28d ago· 7 min readenInsight

Summary

A visitor recounts their trip to DeepSeek's unmarked headquarters in Hangzhou, China. The AI company was founded in 2023 by Liang Wenfeng, originally operating out of his hedge fund High-Flyer. The company released its R1 model in January 2025. The article notes the company's low-profile approach, with no branding visible from the street or lobby of the 12-story building they occupy.

Source

Hacker NewsDeepSeek's Unmarked Headquarters: A Visit to the AI Startup in Hangzhounews.ycombinator.com

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The company is located in an unmarked, 12-story building in Hangzhou.
There is no DeepSeek branding visible from the street or lobby.
I asked why this is, and the team demurred and said, 'Well, there are many companies in this building'
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thanks. this really isnt that long, might as well paste in full here since OP deleted.

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