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DeepSeek Imposes No-Poaching Clause In $7.4B Round
A non-negotiable no-poaching clause defined DeepSeek's recent $7.4 billion funding round. The Chinese AI startup forbade investors from hiring its staff to protect its talent moat. This aggressive move signals high internal confidence and a defensive posture against poaching by well-funded venture firms. It sets a rigid precedent for future AI funding terms.