Meta Platforms acquired Singapore-based AI startup Manus in a deal valued at more than $2 billion, marking a rare U.S. acquisition of an Asian tech company and Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg's latest multibillion-dollar AI investment struck in approximately 10 days.
Manus, which launched its first general-purpose AI agent in early 2025 capable of screening resumes, planning vacations, analyzing stock portfolios and executing complex tasks, achieved over $100 million in annual recurring revenue just eight months after launch with a revenue run rate exceeding $125 million from subscription services.
Meta confirmed there will be no continuing Chinese ownership interests in Manus following the transaction, with the platform discontinuing services and operations in China while continuing to operate independently from Singapore and integrating its technology into Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp.
The acquisition untangles Manus from Chinese investors including Tencent, ZhenFund, and HSG (formerly Sequoia Capital China), addressing concerns from U.S. Senator John Cornyn who criticized Benchmark's $75 million April investment for subsidizing China's AI capabilities.
Manus CEO Xiao Hong stated the acquisition allows building on a stronger foundation, with the company having processed over 147 trillion tokens and supported more than 80 million virtual computers since relocating headquarters from Beijing to Singapore in June 2025.
