MANUS

About Manus

AI company

Recent News about Manus

• Manus seeks $500M at $4B valuation to reboot as independent AI agent firm

  Chinese AI startup Manus is in talks to raise about $500 million at a $4 billion valuation after unwinding a blocked $2 billion acquisition by Meta. The September 18, 2026 report says Manus has resumed operations as an independent company and is courting investors including IDG Capital, Boyu Capital, CATL and Tencent.

  Source: TechCrunch2026-09-18T16:35:00.000Z

• Meta–Manus probe signals China’s new AI talent and IP red lines

  On January 11, 2026, The Times of India reported that China’s Ministry of Commerce is investigating Meta’s acquisition of AI agent startup Manus to check compliance with technology export and outbound investment rules. The review focuses on Manus’ Chinese roots and its relocation to Singapore before Meta’s reported $2+ billion deal. ([timesofindia.indiatimes.com](https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/technology/tech-news/china-to-mark-zuckerbergs-meta-we-need-to-be-sure-that-you-have-not-broken-any-chinese-law-on-/articleshow/126455382.cms))

  Source: The Times of India2026-01-11T04:50:00.000Z

• China’s AI concept stocks surge on ‘AI+ manufacturing’ and Meta–Manus buzz

  On January 11, 2026, 21世纪经济报道 reported that AI application concept stocks on China’s A‑share market surged between January 5–9, led by Zhite New Material’s 148.8% weekly gain and a rare five consecutive 20% limit‑up sessions. The article links the rally to Meta’s multi‑billion‑dollar acquisition of AI agent startup Manus and a new ‘AI+ manufacturing’ action plan jointly issued by China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology and seven other ministries. ([21jingji.com](https://www.21jingji.com/article/20260111/herald/d5132f55d58b7596788f95b4467b0ff6.html))

  Source: 21世纪经济报道2026-01-11T01:21:00.000Z

• Nvidia–Groq and Meta–Manus deals herald 2026 AI consolidation wave

  Spanish outlet ElNacional.cat reported from Barcelona at 5:30 a.m. CET on Jan. 4, 2026 that Nvidia is paying around $20 billion for a licensing and talent deal with Groq, while Meta is acquiring Chinese‑founded AI agent startup Manus for an estimated $2–3 billion. The column frames these moves as emblematic of an AI M&A boom and a prelude to blockbuster IPOs from SpaceX, OpenAI and Anthropic.([elnacional.cat](https://www.elnacional.cat/oneconomia/es/on-ia/semana-ia-inteligencia-artificial-va-compras_1532545_102.html))

  Source: ElNacional.cat2026-01-04T04:30:00.000Z

• Meta buys Manus AI agent startup in $2B-plus superintelligence bet

  Meta said on December 30, 2025 it is acquiring Singapore-based AI agent startup Manus, which runs a paid “general‑purpose” agent service for research, coding and other tasks. The company did not disclose terms, but multiple outlets report the deal is valued at more than $2 billion and will see Manus’ technology integrated into Meta AI across Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp while Manus continues operating from Singapore.

  Source: CityNews Halifax (AP)2025-12-30T22:07:23.893Z