Manus, the AI startup that nearly merged with Meta, is back in the spotlight — this time raising $500M at a $4B valuation while operating independently. With investors like IDG, Boyu, and even battery giant CATL lining up, Manus is also reportedly preparing for a Hong Kong IPO. Once a sensation after its viral AI agent demo and $2B Meta deal (which collapsed due to Beijing’s regulatory concerns over talent and data), the company has restructured, kept its founding team intact, and is pushing forward with AI tools rivaling OpenAI — from chatbots to video generation — all while reminding users to back up their data.
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This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Sources: https://techcrunch.com/2026/09/18/manus-seeks-4b-valuation-in-new-500m-fundraise-as-it-resumes-independent-ops/
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