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Manus Seeks $500 Million at $4 Billion Valuation After Beijing-Ordered Meta Split

Sep 18, 2026
Bloomberg.com
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Summary

Manus seeks $500 million at a $4 billion valuation in its first funding round since Beijing ordered the Chinese-founded AI startup to split from Meta Platforms, with negotiations still underway.

Key Points

  • Manus plans a $500 million funding round that would value the Chinese-founded AI startup at $4 billion, its first raise since Beijing ordered its split from Meta Platforms.
  • The round is expected to close soon, though negotiations continue and the terms may change.
  • Manus' existing backers include Tencent Holdings, HSG and ZhenFund, while the identities of new investors remain unclear.

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