GoKawiilManus in talks to raise $500M at $4B valuation after Meta deal collapse
Chinese AI startup Manus is reportedly negotiating a $500 million funding round valuing it at $4 billion, according to the Wall Street Journal, after resuming operations as an independent company. Prospective backers include IDG Capital, Boyu Capital, CATL, and returning investors Tencent, HSG and Zhenfund, with the company also weighing a restructuring ahead of a possible Hong Kong IPO.
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Manus's rebound shows how quickly Chinese regulators can unwind major tech deals over national security concerns about AI talent and technology leaving the country. The doubled valuation since its investor-led share buyback at $2 billion suggests strong confidence in Manus's AI agent business despite the geopolitical turbulence that scuttled its Meta acquisition.
- Manus is seeking $500M at a $4B valuation, double its prior buyback valuation of $2B.
- Beijing blocked Manus's $2B Meta acquisition over export control and foreign investment concerns.
- The startup is also weighing a restructuring to prepare for a potential Hong Kong IPO.
Source: techcrunch.com — Ram Iyer, 2026-09-18
Published there as: “Manus seeks $4B valuation in new $500M fundraise as it resumes independent ops”
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