Manus, a Chinese artificial intelligence startup, is in discussions to raise $500 million at a $4 billion valuation as it resumes independent operations. The company's independence follows the blocked merger with Meta, which was halted by Beijing regulators over export control and talent retention concerns. To separate from Meta, early backers helped Manus buy back its shares at a $2 billion valuation. Manus is now reportedly evaluating a corporate restructuring to prepare for an initial public offering in Hong Kong, while continuing to develop artificial intelligence agents and application building tools.

Manus, a Chinese artificial intelligence startup, is in discussions to raise $500 million at a $4 billion valuation as it resumes independent operations. The company's independence follows the blocked merger with Meta, which was halted by Beijing regulators over export control and talent retention concerns. To separate from Meta, early backers helped Manus buy back its shares at a $2 billion valuation. Manus is now reportedly evaluating a corporate restructuring to prepare for an initial public offering in Hong Kong, while continuing to develop artificial intelligence agents and application building tools.