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Meta Buys Manus to Accelerate Autonomous AI Agents Across Its Apps

Reports put the price above $2 billion, reflecting Manus’s strong subscription traction.

Overview

  • Meta confirmed the acquisition on December 30 and said Manus will continue operating in Singapore with its subscription service.
  • The company plans progressive integration of Manus technology into Meta AI and apps including Instagram, WhatsApp and Facebook.
  • Major outlets such as The Wall Street Journal and Bloomberg reported a valuation above $2 billion, while Meta declined to disclose terms.
  • Manus reported annualized revenue above $100 million this year, with one report citing $125 million, driven by rapid adoption of its agent.
  • The startup builds autonomous agents that plan and execute multi‑step tasks and its platform uses large language models like Anthropic’s Claude and Alibaba’s Qwen.