Chinese AI startup Manus will soon resume operating as an independent company following the unwinding of Meta’s acquisition. The company has disclosed preparations for the transition and data-protection measures as procedures to cancel the deal move forward.
Chinese AI startup Manus said it plans to soon resume operating as an independent company, amid reports that the Chinese government blocked its acquisition by Meta Platforms. The company will again move toward separate, independent operations after relocating its base to Singapore against the backdrop of growth in agentic AI.
In a message to users on the 11th, Manus said some customer accounts could be affected and disclosed measures to ensure a smooth transition. Some data could be deleted, and tools to protect data will also be provided, the company said.
The Chinese government blocked Meta’s approximately $2 billion acquisition in April. Manus subsequently accelerated efforts to unwind the deal and began transitioning to independent operations. Chinese authorities have been tightening restrictions on the acceptance of funding from other major IT companies and imposing stricter controls on overseas listings, keeping attention focused on developments ahead.
Manus reportedly completed the separation of its business operations in May and stopped sharing data. The founders are also reportedly considering raising approximately $1 billion to fund share buybacks as part of efforts to unwind the integration. The company has disclosed that it is preparing to expand its new AI agent capabilities.