TL;DR
Meta has acquired Manus AI for $3 billion, integrating its autonomous AI agents into Meta's products. Manus will continue operations and expand services under Meta, excluding China due to the removal of Chinese ownership.
Key Points
Highlight key points with color coding based on sentiment (positive, neutral, negative).Manus AI has developed a general-purpose AI agent capable of executing complex tasks such as market research, coding, and data analysis with minimal human supervision.
The acquisition by Meta aims to integrate Manus's AI technology into Meta's products.
Manus AI's technology is designed to bridge human intent and machine execution, turning natural-language requests into completed outcomes.
The acquisition will result in Manus AI ceasing operations in China, as it will no longer have ties to Chinese investors.
Manus AI will continue to operate from Singapore, maintaining its subscription service and product development.
Meta has acquired Manus AI for approximately $3 billion, bringing one of the most prominent autonomous AI agent platforms into its consumer and enterprise ecosystem, according to a company announcement released Monday, December 29.
Manus AI develops general-purpose autonomous agents capable of executing multi-step digital tasks such as market research, software development, and data analysis with limited human supervision. Meta confirmed that Manus's technology will be integrated across its consumer and business products, including Meta AI, while the Manus service will continue to operate as a standalone product.
Manus AI was founded in 2023 by Xiao Hong and Yichao “Peak” Ji, initially in Beijing, before relocating its headquarters to Singapore as it expanded internationally. The company focuses on turning natural-language requests into completed workflows, positioning itself as an execution layer for AI systems rather than a conversational assistant.
According to Manus, the platform is already serving millions of users worldwide and has processed more than 147 trillion tokens, while provisioning over 80 million virtual computing environments since launch. The company disclosed in mid-December that it is generating more than $100 million in annual recurring revenue through monthly and yearly subscription plans.
Prior to the acquisition, Manus AI raised a $75 million Series B round in April 2025, valuing the company at approximately $500 million, according to TechCrunch. Reported investors included Benchmark Capital, Tencent, Hongshan Capital, and ZhenFund.
Meta stated that Manus will continue to operate and sell its subscription service, with its team joining Meta while maintaining continuity for existing customers. Xiao Hong, CEO of Manus, said the acquisition would not alter how the product operates or how decisions are made internally.
A Meta spokesperson confirmed to Nikkei Asia that Manus AI will discontinue its services and operations in China and will no longer have any Chinese ownership interests .
Meta described the acquisition as part of its broader effort to deploy autonomous AI agents capable of executing end-to-end tasks across consumer and enterprise environments. Manus's technology will be used to accelerate the development of agent-based systems within Meta's platforms while remaining available as an independent service.
Key Numbers
Present key numerics and statistics in a minimalist format.The acquisition cost of Manus AI by Meta.
The annual recurring revenue generated by Manus AI from its membership service.
The number of users signed up by Manus AI.
The amount raised by Manus AI in its latest Series B funding round in April 2025.
The valuation of Manus AI after its latest funding round.
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The year Manus AI moved its headquarters from Beijing to Singapore.
Stakeholder Relationships
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Key entities and stakeholders, categorized for clarity: people, organizations, tools, events, regulatory bodies, and industries.CEO of Manus AI, involved in the acquisition by Meta.
Chief Scientist of Manus AI, involved in the acquisition by Meta.
Organizations
Key entities and stakeholders, categorized for clarity: people, organizations, tools, events, regulatory bodies, and industries.Acquired Manus AI for $3 billion to integrate its AI technology into Meta's products.
Acquired by Meta for its autonomous AI agents to enhance Meta's offerings.
Tools
Key entities and stakeholders, categorized for clarity: people, organizations, tools, events, regulatory bodies, and industries.Developed by Manus AI and integrated into Meta's products to enhance business and consumer offerings.
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