US technology giant Meta has announced the acquisition of Singapore-based Manus, a developer of general-purpose AI agents based on chatbot prompts for creating workflows.
The deal was signed on Monday for an undisclosed amount, but various news outlets including Bloomberg, Fazila and the Wall Street Journal reported that the deal was worth more than US$2 billion, based on insider accounts and Mr. Manas’ fundraising trajectory.
The move validates Manus’ pioneering efforts in building scalable AI systems, while underscoring Meta’s ambition to embed autonomous agents across consumer and business platforms.
Founded with a focus on automating research and performing complex tasks, Manus has quickly established itself as a leader in the emerging field of general AI agents. Since launching earlier this year, its agents have processed over 147 trillion datasets or tokens and helped create over 80 million virtual computers. The company positions itself as an “execution layer,” turning advanced AI capabilities into reliable systems that can perform end-to-end tasks in real-world settings.
Mehta said the acquisition will bring Manus’ technology to billions of people and millions of businesses around the world. “Manas has built one of the leading autonomous general-purpose agents that can independently perform complex tasks such as market research, coding, and data analysis,” said Mehta. “We will continue to operate and sell Manus services and integrate them into our products.”
This deal also brings Manus’ talent under the Meta umbrella. This team works with Meta AI and other departments to deliver agent-driven solutions across consumer and enterprise products. Meta emphasized that the Manus service will continue to be available as a standalone subscription while benefiting from the scale and infrastructure of Meta’s global platform.
For Manus, the acquisition represents both validation and opportunity. “Joining Meta allows us to build a stronger and more sustainable foundation without changing the way Manas works or makes decisions,” said Xiao Hong, Manas’ chief executive officer. “We’re excited about what the future holds for Meta and Manus together, and we look forward to continuing to iterate on the product and serve the users who defined Manus in the first place.”
Hong emphasized that the transition will not disrupt existing customers. Manas will continue to operate in Singapore and continue to sell and operate subscription services through its app and website. The company said its priority is to ensure continuity while expanding its reach through Meta’s platform.
This acquisition highlights the growing importance of autonomous agents in AI environments. Manas’ systems handle tasks from research and automation to data analysis and have already proven their value to millions of users around the world. Meta believes that by embedding agent capabilities into daily workflows across the ecosystem, we have the potential to extend these capabilities to billions of people.
Industry insiders say the deal reflects Meta’s broader strategy to deeply integrate AI into its products, from social platforms to enterprise tools. By acquiring Manus, Meta gains not only technology but also expertise in building agents that can perform complex tasks reliably at scale.
While Manus’ subscription service will remain in place, Meta is working on building agents into products ranging from Meta AI to business solutions.
This announcement comes at a time when AI agents are increasingly being looked at as the next frontier in automation. Unlike traditional AI models, agents are designed to create a set of tasks based on simple prompts that produce results comparable to those of expert workers.
“I welcome the Manus team and am excited to improve the lives of billions of people and millions of businesses with their technology,” said Mehta. For Manus, the acquisition provides an opportunity to expand its reach far beyond its current footprint, while continuing to operate independently in Singapore.
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