Manus Weighs Raising $1B to Unwind Meta Takeover
Manus is considering raising $1 billion to reverse its acquisition by Meta Platforms Inc. due to demands from Beijing. The company's founders are in talks for funding that would match the $2 billion paid by Meta. They may also contribute personal funds to facilitate the transaction and plan to establish Manus as a Chinese joint venture ahead of a potential IPO in Hong Kong.
- ▪Manus's founders are exploring options to unwind a takeover by Meta Platforms Inc.
- ▪They are considering raising about $1 billion from external investors.
- ▪The founders may contribute their own money to finance the transaction.
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TechnologyAIManus Weighs Raising $1 Billion to Unwind Meta TakeoverFacebookXLinkedInEmailLinkGiftExpandThe logo for the Manus AI agent.Photographer: Lam Yik/BloombergFacebookXLinkedInEmailLinkGiftGift this articleContact us:Provide news feedback or report an errorConfidential tip?Send a tip to our reportersSite feedback:Take our SurveyNew WindowFacebookXLinkedInEmailLinkGiftBy Bloomberg NewsMay 21, 2026 at 8:30 AM UTCBookmarkSaveThe co-founders of Manus are exploring options to fulfill Beijing’s demand to unwind a controversial takeover by Meta Platforms Inc., including raising about $1 billion from external investors to buy back the Chinese-founded AI operation.
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