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Ji Yichao & Manus

5 shared events · Importance 3 · Last updated Jun 15, 2026

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Ji Yichao: As a co-founder of Manus>>>, Ji Yichao>>> is actively exploring options, including raising capital, to buy back the company and comply with China>>>'s order.
Manus: Manus, an AI startup, was the subject of a forced unwinding of its acquisition by Meta Platforms due to China's national security concerns, and its founders are now seeking to raise funds to buy back the company.
May 21, 2026 · 27 articles
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Ji Yichao: Ji Yichao, a co-founder of Manus, is exploring options to raise funds for a buyback to undo the acquisition, facing regulatory pressure and travel restrictions.
Manus: Manus, an agentic AI service, is being 'sunsetted' by Meta Platforms and its founders are attempting a US$1 billion buyback to undo the acquisition, facing an uncertain future and becoming a cautionary tale for Chinese AI startups.
Jun 11, 2026 · 13 articles
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Ji Yichao: Co-founder of Manus, also restricted from traveling abroad. He is involved in exploring buyback funding and potential IPO.
Manus: Manus is the central entity, forced to unwind its acquisition by Meta and resume independent operations. It faces data deletion requirements but retains a $2 billion valuation and potential new investment from Tencent.
Aug 11, 2026 · 6 articles
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International
Ji Yichao: Ji Yichao, chief scientist of Manus, has been barred from leaving China due to the ongoing regulatory review of Meta Platforms' acquisition of Manus.
Mar 25, 2026 · 6 articles
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Apr 27, 2026 · 33 articles
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