Meta has agreed to acquire the Chinese-founded artificial intelligence start-up Manus. The company aims to strengthen its technology as competition in artificial intelligence grows. Meta said the deal would improve its systems.
Analysts estimate multi-billion dollar valuation
Analysts at Bloomberg and The Wall Street Journal estimated the deal value above two billion dollars. Meta has not confirmed financial details. The valuation highlights the strategic appeal of Manus.
Agents form the core of Meta strategy
Meta said the acquisition would expand access to advanced digital agents. These tools can plan trips, create presentations, and manage complex tasks. Meta said agents require minimal user input.
Meta confirmed Manus employees would join its internal teams. The company plans to deploy general-purpose agents across consumer and business products. Meta AI will integrate the technology.
Deal supports leadership vision
Barton Crockett of Rosenblatt Securities described the acquisition as a natural fit. He said the deal aligns with Mark Zuckerberg’s vision of personal artificial intelligence. Meta continues to prioritize agent-based systems.
Manus emphasizes true autonomy
Manus operates from Singapore after relocating from China. The company says its agents operate with genuine autonomy. The system plans, executes, and completes tasks independently.
Many chatbots depend on repeated prompts from users. Manus says its service avoids that need. The company built its agents to act proactively under instructions.
Mission focuses on human support
Manus said its mission centers on extending human reach. The company said its agents support human work rather than replace it. Manus positioned its tools as collaborative.
Founders praise Meta partnership
Manus described the acquisition as validation of its efforts. Chief executive Xiao Hong welcomed the partnership publicly. He said Meta provides a stronger and sustainable foundation.
Xiao Hong said Manus would retain its operating structure. He confirmed decision-making processes would stay the same. The company plans continued product development.
Meta expands its AI presence
Meta said it would continue operating and selling the Manus AI service. The deal marks another major artificial intelligence investment. Meta continues to pursue innovative start-ups.
Prior deals show aggressive growth
In June, Meta spent fourteen billion dollars for a 49 percent stake in Scale AI. The agreement brought Scale AI’s chief executive into a leadership role. Zuckerberg has significantly increased AI spending.
Meta has also recruited talent from competitors such as OpenAI. The company aims to secure long-term leadership in artificial intelligence.
