One-sentence summary
21CBR reported on November 4 that Xiaohongshu invested 1 to 3 billion RMB in DeepSeek in late October, joining Tencent and CATL on the same investor list.
Event Overview
On November 4, 2026, 21 Century Business Review reported that Xiaohongshu, the lifestyle platform known for product reviews, has joined DeepSeek's investor list.
Key Information
- Xiaohongshu invested 1 billion to 3 billion RMB, in a round that closed in late October.
- Tencent and CATL are also on the same investor list.
- A source close to Xiaohongshu said the investment is purely financial, with no deep binding cooperation.
Official Sources
- Tencent News (via 21CBR): Xiaohongshu invests in DeepSeek
