Manus AI seeks $500 million at $4 billion valuation
Manus AI is in talks to raise $500 million at a reported $4 billion valuation, which would place it among the most valuable autonomous agent firms globally and mark a rebound after a blocked Meta acquisition. The round is not closed and terms could change, but discussions include Tencent potentially becoming the largest shareholder and continued backing from HongShan Capital and ZhenFund. The move signals a pivot to platform independence and a possible Hong Kong IPO, while the valuation carries a geopolitical premium and hinges on navigation of Chinese regulatory constraints demonstrated by the NDRC intervention.
Manus is negotiating $500 million at a $4 billion valuation.
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Manus previously agreed to a $2 billion sale to Meta in December 2025. Chinese regulators blocked that deal in April 2026 and restricted the founders from leaving. Now Manus is seeking domestic funding and may pursue a Hong Kong listing.
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