Manus's founders are pursuing a $1 billion fundraising effort to repurchase the company from Meta, aiming to meet Beijing's demands to unwind the acquisition. The buyback would value Manus at no less than the $2 billion Meta originally paid. The founders may personally bridge any funding gaps and intend to form a joint venture with new investors in China, potentially leading to a Hong Kong IPO. However, the process is complex, involving the separation of Manus's technology and team from Meta's systems, and the negotiations are still in preliminary stages.