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# Evening Scan
- URL: https://adjacent.media/scan/2026-04-17-pm/
- Published: 2026-04-17T23:02:23.000Z
- Updated: 2026-04-17T23:02:23.000Z
- Description: The day’s biggest story wasn’t another AI model drop or startup funding round — it was China mobilizing multiple agencies to probe Meta’s $2B Manus acquisition. Meanwhile, Sequoia raised $7B under new leadership, proving that even in 2026, the largest moves still happen behind closed doors.
- Author: Jonathan Greene
- Tags: #scan-pm, #scan

The day's biggest story wasn't another AI model drop or startup funding round — it was China mobilizing multiple agencies to probe Meta's $2B Manus acquisition. Meanwhile, Sequoia raised $7B under new leadership, proving that even in 2026, the largest moves still happen behind closed doors.

> **$7B** — Sequoia's new fund size, double their last expansion vehicle from 2022.. *(Bloomberg)*

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#### [China mobilizes multiple agencies to probe Meta's $2B Manus deal](https://www.ft.com/content/30383351-763e-4863-a8aa-12cac1dec4c2?ref=adjacent.media)

Some officials worry aggressive measures may deter tech sector investment. *(Financial Times)*

#### [Sequoia raised \~$7B for a new fund under its new leadership](https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-04-16/sequoia-s-new-leaders-raise-about-7-billion-for-firm-s-biggest-bets?ref=adjacent.media)

First fundraising round since the leadership transition. They've doubled down. *(Bloomberg)*

#### [OnlyFans is in advanced talks to sell a below 20% stake at a $3B+ valuation](https://www.ft.com/content/e06cdb42-6967-4e7c-b6d5-9516883c73bc?ref=adjacent.media)

Previous reports suggested they wanted to sell \~60% at a \~$5.5B valuation — apparently that was optimistic. *(Financial Times)*

#### [Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei scheduled for White House meeting with chief of staff](https://www.axios.com/2026/04/17/anthropic-trump-administration-mythos?ref=adjacent.media)

Peace talks in the West Wing after months of regulatory tension. *(Axios)*

> “Wall Street can't get enough bitcoin right now. You wouldn't know it though if you read the headlines about bitcoin's price action.” — *The Pomp Letter*