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AI Startup Manus Raises $500 Million After Meta Breakup

Published Thursday, October 8, 2026 · Updated October 8

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  • AI agent startup Manus has raised more than $500 million in its first funding round since Meta was forced to abandon its acquisition of the company.

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  • CNBC

    The fundraising shows that the short-term fallout of the Meta case has been contained and investors are willing to back Manus as an independent company.

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