🤖 Manus in the spotlight
For over $2 billion, Meta is acquiring Manus, a Chinese-founded AI startup now headquartered in Singapore.
Launched in March 2025, Manus calls itself the world’s first “general” AI agent, handling tasks like coding, market research, design, and data analysis. The startup recently surpassed $100 million in annual recurring revenue.
The founders: Xiao Hong (“Red”), CEO of Butterfly Effect, and Ji Yichao (“Peak Ji”), Manus’ chief scientist, are both seasoned tech entrepreneurs.
Impact of the acquisition: Manus will continue to operate as a standalone product, now with Meta’s support to scale faster. At the same time, Meta says the deal will fully cut Manus’ ties to China, shutting down Chinese operations and relocating employees.
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