Meta Buys AI Startup Manus for $2B+ to Supercharge Automation

Meta acquires AI startup Manus for over $2 billion, gaining advanced autonomous agent technology and a proven subscription business, as part of its strategy to accelerate AI innovation and automation across its products.

Meta Platforms has acquired Manus, an AI startup originally from China and now based in Singapore, for over $2 billion. Manus is known for its autonomous general-purpose AI agents that can perform tasks such as market research, coding, data analysis, and resume screening. The company achieved over $100 million in annualized revenue within eight months of launch and serves millions of users worldwide through subscription-based services. Manus will continue to operate its existing services independently, with its staff joining Meta’s AI teams. The acquisition is part of Meta’s broader strategy to accelerate AI innovation and integrate advanced automation into its consumer and business products, including Meta AI. All Chinese investors have been bought out, and Manus will discontinue its operations in China. The deal is seen as a significant move in the AI sector, positioning Meta to compete more aggressively with other tech giants and providing a proven, revenue-generating AI product to its portfolio.