Manus seeks $4B valuation in new $500M fundraise as it resumes independent ops
TechCrunch AI · rss · 2026-09-19
AI agent company Manus is in discussions to raise $500M at a $4B valuation.
- Earlier this year Manus had to break off a merger with Meta and has now resumed independent operations
- The round, if completed, would mark a pivot from M&A back to an independent growth path
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