The acquisition expands Meta’s artificial intelligence capabilities. The deal is valued at an estimated $2–3 billion. Manus develops general-purpose AI agents capable of independently performing complex tasks such as data analysis, software development, and market research. According to Reuters, the company raised $75 million in 2025 with support from its parent company, Beijing Butterfly Effect Technology, at a valuation of around $500 million.
Manus’ developers claim that their AI assistants require significantly fewer prompts and less human intervention than chatbots such as GPT or DeepSeek. Meta plans to integrate Manus’ technology into its products, including Meta AI, Facebook, and Instagram.
Meta said that following the transaction, all Chinese stakes in Manus will be liquidated and the company’s services in China will be shut down. The acquisition is part of Meta’s broader strategy in the “agentic AI race,” as it competes with OpenAI, Google, and other major technology players.
In December, Meta also hired Alan Dye, a longtime Apple executive who led user interface design teams for more than a decade. He is expected to work on AI-related experiences across Meta’s devices.
Meta’s acquisition of Manus shows a shift in the agentic AI race away from traditional models like chatbots toward autonomous systems capable of carrying out real-world tasks without human involvement. If successfully integrated, this could reshape both social platforms and enterprise tools.
