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Manus Eyes $4 Billion Value in First Round Since Meta Breakup

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Chinese-founded AI startup Manus is set to double its valuation to $4 billion in its first fundraising since Beijing ordered it to split from Meta Platforms Inc., charting a path to a fresh start after getting caught up in a geopolitical tussle.

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  1. 2026-09-17 01:13 · Bloomberg AI
    Manus Eyes $4 Billion Value in First Round Since Meta Breakup

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