Manus in talks to raise $500M at $4B valuation after Meta merger collapse
AI startup Manus is in discussions to raise $500 million at a $4 billion valuation, according to a report. The fundraising comes as the company resumes independent operations after breaking off a merger with Meta earlier this year.
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Manus, which earlier this year had to break off a merger with Meta, is in discussions to raise $500M at a $4B valuation.
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