DeepSeek's Unmarked Headquarters: A Visit to the AI Startup in Hangzhou
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vinhnx
28d ago· 7 min readenInsight
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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.
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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'
thanks. this really isnt that long, might as well paste in full here since OP deleted.
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