Meta Platforms(US:META) Sou Hu Cai Jing·2025-12-31 01:40Group 1 - Meta has completed the acquisition of AI startup Manus for over $2 billion, marking it as the third-largest acquisition in Meta's history [1][3] - Manus, founded by a Chinese team, has developed a "general AI agent" capable of executing complex tasks autonomously, achieving an annual recurring revenue (ARR) of over $100 million within 10 months of its launch [1][5] - The valuation of Manus skyrocketed from $14 million in its seed round to over $2 billion in less than three years, representing a growth of over 142 times [1] Group 2 - The acquisition was finalized in just over ten days, with Meta's CEO Mark Zuckerberg personally involved in the negotiations, which impressed the founding team [1][3] - Manus has gained a strong user base, including notable figures such as former Y Combinator CEO Michael Seibel and Samsung's David Lee, who publicly acknowledge their use of the product [5] - Despite the potential for high expectations, the Manus team faces challenges in integrating into Meta's high-pressure work environment, which has seen significant layoffs and restructuring [5]