Meta Platforms(US:META) 2 1 Shi Ji Jing Ji Bao Dao·2025-12-30 02:39Core Viewpoint - Meta, the parent company of Facebook, is set to acquire Chinese AI startup Manus for a deal worth several billion dollars, with Manus founder Xiao Hong taking on the role of Vice President at Meta after the acquisition [1]. Group 1: Company Overview - Manus, founded in 2022 in China and later relocated to Singapore, is the parent company of the AI application that gained significant attention with the launch of its product Manus in March 2025 [1]. - The core team of Manus includes Xiao Hong, Ji Yichao, and Zhang Tao, all of whom have notable backgrounds in technology and entrepreneurship [1]. Group 2: Financial Performance - Manus reported an annual recurring revenue (ARR) exceeding $100 million within eight months of its launch, with a total revenue run rate surpassing $125 million, which includes usage-based and other revenues [2]. - Since the release of Manus 1.5, the company has maintained a monthly growth rate of over 20% [2]. Group 3: Expansion Plans - Manus currently employs 105 staff members across Singapore, Tokyo, and San Francisco, with plans to open a new office in Paris soon [2].