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Meta to Acquire Manus, With AI Agent Business to Operate Independently

Manus says its services will continue from Singapore with independent decision-making.

Overview

  • Manus announced it will join Meta, positioning its AI agent products under Meta's umbrella.
  • The company said it will keep providing products and subscription services via its app and website and will continue operating in Singapore.
  • CEO Xiao Hong said partnering with Meta enables more sustainable growth without changing Manus's operations or decision-making.
  • Investor Liu Yuan characterized the transaction as Meta's third-largest acquisition and said Butterfly Effect will remain independently operated while integrating with Meta's core consumer products.
  • Liu Yuan also said Mark Zuckerberg told Xiao Hong he has been a long‑time Manus user.