Manus explores $1B raise to buy back shares from Meta amid integration issues
Manus, an AI agents startup recently acquired by Meta, is considering a $1 billion raise to buy back its shares. The talks are in early stages, indicating potential issues with the integration process following the acquisition. This move comes shortly after Meta's $2.5 billion acquisition of Manus, which was one of its largest deals to date.
- ▪Manus was acquired by Meta for over $2 billion.
- ▪The startup is exploring raising approximately $1 billion to buy back its shares from Meta.
- ▪The acquisition deal included a $500 million retention pool for employees.
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Manus explores $1B raise to buy back shares from Meta amid integration issues The AI agents startup, barely acquired by Meta in a $2.5B deal, is reportedly in early talks to reclaim its independence. Share Add us on Google by Editorial Team May. 21, 2026 window.sevioads = window.sevioads || []; var sevioads_preferences = []; sevioads_preferences[0] = {}; sevioads_preferences[0].zone = "01f21ccf-2092-46b1-9ac7-8c44cc782e0f"; sevioads_preferences[0].adType = "native"; sevioads_preferences[0].inventoryId = "c5700508-581b-472c-8fdd-a931cdbfc8e1"; sevioads_preferences[0].accountId = "1e47efc1-ec2d-4fca-a8b9-354e249e5095"; sevioads.push(sevioads_preferences); Manus, the AI agents startup that Meta just scooped up for north of $2 billion, is apparently already looking at the exit door.
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