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Manus AI startup raises $500M+ after Meta acquisition was blocked by China
AI agent developer Manus, through its parent company Butterfly Effect, has raised over $500 million in a new funding round. The round was co-led by Boyu Capital and IDG Capital, with participation from existing investors including Tencent, HSG (formerly Sequoia China), and ZhenFund.
This significant capital injection follows the collapse of a $2 billion acquisition deal by Meta Platforms Inc. in early 2025. The deal was blocked by Chinese regulators due to concerns regarding the transfer of domestic AI expertise and talent to Western entities. Following the regulatory intervention, Manus resumed independent operations and relocated its headquarters to Singapore.
While the company has not officially disclosed its valuation, reports indicate the new funding round places Manus at an estimated valuation of approximately $4 billion, roughly double the price previously offered by Meta. The company is also reportedly considering an initial public offering (IPO) in Hong Kong.
Manus has recently expanded its product suite with the launch of Manus 2.0 and a standalone application called Cue, which enables AI agents to perform complex digital tasks such as managing emails, making phone calls, and handling payments.
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Boyu Capital · IDG Capital · Manus · Meta · Meta Platforms Inc. · Tencent · Tencent Holdings Ltd.
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- [● 9 SOURCES] Boyu Capital and IDG Capital co-led the funding round. dijitaliyidir.com · www.prodiris.fr · autogpt.net · www.tecnoandroid.it · businessam.be · +4 more
- [● 8 SOURCES] Manus moved its headquarters to Singapore in mid-2025. dijitaliyidir.com · www.prodiris.fr · autogpt.net · businessam.be · www.themarketreporter.co.uk · +3 more
- [● 6 SOURCES] The funding round reportedly values Manus at approximately $4 billion. dijitaliyidir.com · www.prodiris.fr · autogpt.net · www.themarketreporter.co.uk · siliconangle.com · +1 more
- [● 5 SOURCES] The company released Manus 2.0 and a new standalone application named Cue. www.prodiris.fr · www.themarketreporter.co.uk · siliconangle.com · webrazzi.com · techcrunch.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Manus is considering a public listing in Hong Kong. dijitaliyidir.com · autogpt.net · techcrunch.com
- [● 9 SOURCES] Butterfly Effect raised more than $500 million in its latest funding round. dijitaliyidir.com · www.prodiris.fr · autogpt.net · www.tecnoandroid.it · businessam.be · +4 more
- [● 9 SOURCES] Chinese authorities blocked Meta's $2 billion acquisition of Manus in April. dijitaliyidir.com · www.prodiris.fr · autogpt.net · www.tecnoandroid.it · businessam.be · +4 more
- [● 9 SOURCES] Existing investors including Tencent, HSG, and ZhenFund participated in the new funding round. dijitaliyidir.com · www.prodiris.fr · autogpt.net · www.tecnoandroid.it · businessam.be · +4 more
- [● 9 SOURCES] Boyu Capital and IDG Capital led the funding round. dijitaliyidir.com · www.prodiris.fr · autogpt.net · www.tecnoandroid.it · businessam.be · +4 more
- [● 4 SOURCES] Manus is evaluating a potential initial public offering in Hong Kong. dijitaliyidir.com · autogpt.net · webrazzi.com · techcrunch.com
- [● 9 SOURCES] Chinese authorities blocked Meta’s $2 billion acquisition of Manus to prevent the loss of domestic AI expertise. dijitaliyidir.com · www.prodiris.fr · autogpt.net · www.tecnoandroid.it · businessam.be · +4 more
- [● 8 SOURCES] Manus moved its headquarters and team to Singapore in mid-2025. dijitaliyidir.com · www.prodiris.fr · autogpt.net · businessam.be · www.themarketreporter.co.uk · +3 more