According to the news from Tiger嗅, a core executive of the domestic large model company DeepSeek has quietly left and started a new business half a year ago, and plans to launch its first Agent product around Christmas in 2025.
Sources close to the matter told Tiger嗅 that the executive once held the role of "CTO" at DeepSeek. However, some insiders pointed out that DeepSeek's internal structure does not clearly set up a "CTO" position. In name, this position may not exist, but there is indeed an executive who takes on technical coordination and R&D decision-making responsibilities similar to those of a CTO.
Reliable sources also revealed that this startup project has already received financing support from a leading VC, with the specific amount undisclosed. From the timeline, the project is accelerating its progress and is expected to be officially released by the end of the year, targeting new competition in the AI Agent market.
It is understood that during his tenure, the former DeepSeek executive led the core technology direction and deeply participated in the R&D promotion of key products. His departure and startup may indicate that a new force is emerging in China's AI large model ecosystem.
Currently, large model vendors are shifting their focus from model capabilities to practical implementation. AI Agents are considered one of the most promising application scenarios. With continuous involvement from entrepreneurs and capital, the competition in this field is heating up.
