[Manus Plans $500 Million Financing, Valuation Expected to Rise to $4 Billion] Chinese artificial intelligence startup Manus is advancing a $500 million financing deal, which is nearing completion. After the financing, its valuation is expected to rise to $4 billion. Tencent Holdings, Sequoia China (HSG), and ZhenFund are existing investors. Relevant negotiations are still ongoing (Source: Bloomberg).