# Manus AI raises $500 million after Meta deal collapse

> The Shanghai‑based AI‑agent startup secured over half a billion dollars, led by Boyu Capital and IDG Capital.

Oossa · 2026-10-08 · https://oossa.com/en/manus-ai-raises-500-million-after-meta-deal-collapse

Manus AI announced on Oct 8 2026 that it has raised more than $500 million in its first funding round since Meta was forced to drop its acquisition. The round was led by private‑equity firm Boyu Capital and venture investor IDG Capital, with follow‑on money from existing shareholders Tencent, HSG and ZhenFund. Manus did not disclose its new valuation, though Bloomberg reported the deal could push it toward a $4 billion valuation. The cash will be used to prove scale, profitability and regulatory alignment in China.

## The facts

- Raised > $500 million
- Lead investors: Boyu Capital and IDG Capital

## Why it matters

The funding gives Manus the runway to grow its AI‑agent products in China despite recent regulatory setbacks.

## Sources & references

1. [AI startup Manus raises $500 million in first funding round since Meta breakup](https://www.cnbc.com/2026/10/08/manus-fund-raise-meta-muse-tencent.html) – CNBC, 2026-10-08
2. [AI agent developer Manus raises $500M+ at reported $4B valuation](https://siliconangle.com/2026/10/08/ai-agent-developer-manus-raises-500m-at-reported-4b-valuation/) – SiliconANGLE, 2026-10-08
3. [China’s Manus raises over $500M in first funding round since split with Meta](https://techcrunch.com/2026/10/08/chinas-manus-raises-over-500m-in-first-funding-round-since-split-with-meta/) – TechCrunch, 2026-10-08

Last updated: 2026-10-08