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China’s Manus raises over $500M in first funding round since split with Meta

By Kate Park · Oct 8, 2026, 8:20 AM CDT

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Boyu Capital and IDG Capital led the funding round, and existing shareholders Tencent, HSG (formerly known as Sequoia China), ZhenFund, and others also participated.

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framingThe article frames the news by emphasizing the participation of prominent investors, suggesting credibility and importance.

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The article does not provide the amount raised, details about the split with Meta, the purpose of the funding, or background on Manus.

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The involvement of major investors such as Boyu Capital, IDG Capital, Tencent, HSG, and ZhenFund indicates significant backing for Manus.

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The text presents factual statements about the investors without opinion or analysis.