Insider: Manus reportedly seeks $500 million in funding, valuation may double to $4 billion

- According to people familiar with the matter, AI Agent startup Manus is preparing a new round of $500 million in funding, with the deal nearing completion and the company's valuation expected to double to $4 billion. This would be Manus's first funding round since splitting from Meta.If the funding is completed as planned, Manus will become the highest-valued startup in China's Agentic AI sector. Negotiations are still ongoing, and specific terms may change. The identity of new investors has not yet been disclosed. Manus's existing investors include Tencent, HSG, and ZhenFund. (Bloomberg)