San Francisco, United States - 29 December 2025 - Meta Platforms Inc. has agreed to acquire Singapore-based artificial intelligence startup Manus, a move designed to bolster its autonomous “agentic AI” capabilities and embed advanced AI agents across its products and services, according to multiple reports published today.
The deal, which has not publicly disclosed specific financial terms, is understood to value Manus at between USD 2 billion and USD 3 billion, making it one of Meta’s more significant AI-related acquisitions this year as the company races to expand its machine intelligence portfolio.
Manus, originally founded in China and later headquartered in Singapore, is known for developing general-purpose autonomous AI agents capable of executing complex, multi-step tasks, from research and data analysis to workflow automation, with minimal human intervention.
These agents, which have been adopted by millions of users and businesses, operate via subscription services and recently achieved annual revenue run rates above USD 125 million.
“Joining Meta allows us to build on a stronger, more sustainable foundation without changing how Manus works or how decisions are made,” said Xiao Hong, CEO of Manus, announcing the completion of the transaction and outlining continued commitment to the company’s operations.
Meta said it will continue to operate and sell Manus’ standalone service while beginning integration of its autonomous agent technology into core offerings, including Meta AI and other consumer platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, and virtual reality experiences.
The acquisition marks a continuation of Meta’s aggressive AI strategy under CEO Mark Zuckerberg, who has committed billions of dollars to research, data-center build-outs and new model development to compete with rivals like OpenAI, Alphabet’s Google, and Microsoft. Manus’ agentic systems, which move beyond traditional prompt-based models toward executing real-world tasks, are expected to accelerate Meta’s push into production-ready AI automation.
Experts say the deal could reshape how AI technologies are integrated into everyday digital experiences, enhancing capabilities such as automated content generation, dynamic scheduling, intelligent assistance, and business-level workflow automation across Meta’s massive user base. Meanwhile, Manus will retain operational autonomy in Singapore, a strategic tech hub that helps address geopolitical considerations stemming from its original founding roots.
The acquisition highlights Meta’s broader vision of agent-based AI as a cornerstone of its next phase of innovation, one that ties closely to its extensive data center infrastructure, large-scale compute investments, and evolving AI ecosystem strategy.
Meta and Manus did not immediately respond to requests for additional comment about the integration timeline or the future roadmap for agent deployment.
