DeepSeek is set to leverage its substantial funding base of over $12 billion to take the lead in the initial financing round for Winverse AI, a nascent robotics AI startup that emerged just a few months ago. The specific location of Winverse AI's headquarters remains undisclosed. This innovative venture was established by a group of former top-tier scientists from Tencent. The seed funding round has successfully garnered tens of millions of dollars, with notable commitments from entities like Long-Z Investments, a subsidiary of Meituan. Post-investment, the valuation of Winverse AI is estimated to be around $400 million. It's important to note that the deal is still pending finalization, and aspects such as the final valuation and the exact roster of investors may undergo further adjustments. Should the deal materialize, it will mark one of DeepSeek's most significant investments in a startup since its inception by Liang Wenfeng in 2023, significantly bolstering its presence (or "expanding its footprint") in practical application domains such as humanoid robotics.