Manus has raised more than $500 million in its first funding round since Meta was forced to abandon its acquisition. CNBC says the round could value the AI agent startup at about $4 billion.Read original on X
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Manus raises $500 million after Meta's acquisition falls through
Staying independent with fresh capital at a reported multibillion valuation keeps a prominent agent startup out of Big Tech's hands.
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