Meta Platforms Inc. has completed the acquisition of Singapore‑based artificial‑intelligence startup Manus for a transaction valued at more than $2 billion, finalizing the deal on December 30 2025. Manus, founded by Chinese entrepreneurs and formerly headquartered in Beijing, has relocated its operations to Singapore and is now fully owned by Meta.
Manus brings a general‑purpose AI agent that can perform tasks ranging from market research and coding to data analysis. The platform has already generated over $100 million in annual recurring revenue and has processed more than 147 trillion tokens, underscoring its scale and commercial viability. Meta will keep Manus operating as a standalone subscription service while integrating its technology into Meta AI, WhatsApp, and other Meta products.
Strategically, the purchase accelerates Meta’s push toward autonomous agents—an area the company has identified as a key differentiator from competitors such as OpenAI, Google, and Microsoft. The acquisition also diversifies Meta’s revenue base beyond advertising, providing a recurring subscription stream that can help offset the high cost of AI development. To address regulatory concerns about the startup’s Chinese roots, Meta has bought out all Chinese investors and will discontinue Manus’s operations in China, signaling a proactive approach to geopolitical risk.
Market reaction to the announcement was modestly negative, driven by investor concerns over integration risk, potential regulatory scrutiny, and the timing of revenue realization from the new platform. Analysts noted that while the strategic fit is clear, the complexity of embedding Manus’s autonomous‑agent technology into Meta’s existing ecosystem could delay short‑term financial benefits.
In comments, Manus CEO Xiao Hong said the acquisition would “build on a stronger, more sustainable foundation without changing how Manus works or how decisions are made.” Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg framed the deal as part of the company’s broader vision of “personal superintelligence,” emphasizing the role of task‑oriented AI agents in enhancing user experience across Meta’s suite of apps.
The acquisition positions Meta to compete more aggressively in the rapidly evolving autonomous‑agent market, potentially unlocking new revenue streams and strengthening its competitive moat. However, the company faces headwinds from integration challenges and regulatory scrutiny, which will test its execution capabilities in the coming months.
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