Manus reportedly targets $4 billion valuation after Meta split

Published Wednesday, September 16, 2026 · 11:07 PM EDT

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, according to Bloomberg. The prospective round follows a geopolitical dispute involving the company. The report describes a planned valuation outcome, not a completed financing.

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