- Meta announced its acquisition of the AI-focused startup Manus in a deal valued at more than $2 billion.
- Meta plans to continue operating and marketing the Manus service, while gradually integrating its technologies into its existing products.
- The deal comes as part of Meta’s strategy to expand its investments in artificial intelligence and strengthen its position in the global competition for advanced AI technologies.
Meta announced that it has reached an agreement to acquire the startup Manus, which specializes in artificial intelligence development, in a new move that underscores the company’s strong bet on advanced AI technologies.
According to sources familiar with the matter, the deal is valued at more than $2 billion and was completed within a short period of no more than ten days, reflecting Meta’s swift interest in strengthening its capabilities in this field. The sources declined to be identified, as the details of the transaction have not yet been officially disclosed.
In a statement, Meta said it plans to continue operating and marketing the Manus service independently, while gradually integrating its technologies into Meta’s various products as part of its strategy to build an integrated, AI-driven business ecosystem.
Manus is considered one of the promising companies in the AI agents space and has received backing from several prominent investors in Asia, contributing to its rapid growth and wider adoption of its services.
The acquisition comes as part of a broader series of investments and acquisitions by Meta aimed at strengthening its presence in the global AI race, amid intense competition among major technology companies to develop more advanced and integrated smart solutions.
