# Tencent in Talks to Buy Majority Stake in AI Agent Startup Manus at $2B Valuation > Source: > Published: 2026-07-11 22:45:31+00:00 Tencent is negotiating to become the largest shareholder in AI agent startup Manus at a $2 billion valuation, according to the Financial Times, after China's National Development and Reform Commission ordered Meta to divest from the company in April. The deal would return Manus to Chinese-backed ownership and align with Tencent's plans to embed AI agents into WeChat.