一家成立不到三年的AI公司，竟然让Meta砸下超过20亿美元，高调完成收购。这家名叫Manus的公司，正在成为中国AI 创业的新样板。 据《华尔街日报》和《晚点LatePost》披露，这笔收购交易仅用了十几天就完成。Manus母公司蝴蝶效应原本正在以20 亿美元估值进行融资，没想到直接被Meta"截胡"。收购完成后，蝴蝶效应将继续独立运营，创始人肖弘将出任Meta副总 裁。 Meta首席AI官Alexandr Wang当天也在X平台发文欢迎Manus加入。Meta CEO扎克伯格甚至私下对肖弘表示，自己是 Manus的"老用户"。 Today marks a moment I'll remember for the rest of my life. 当我们开始 Manus 时,很少有人相信通用人工智能代理能够工作。我们被 告知为时过早、过于雄心勃勃、太难了。但我们仍在继续建设。经历了怀 疑、挫折，以及无数个夜晚的思考,我们是否在追逐不可能。 我们并没有。 这不仅仅是一次收购。这是对我们所努力建设的未来的验证，它正在成为现 实,而目比任何人预期的都要快。 但这并非终点。一个不仅能够交流,还能行动、创造和交付的 ...

21世纪经济报道记者 陈归辞 脸书母公司Meta即将收购中国AI应用创业公司Manus。 该公司团队核心人物包括肖弘、季逸超和张涛三位。肖弘毕业于华中科技大学，先后做过微伴助手和壹 伴，2022年时曾创立北京蝴蝶效应科技有限公司，推出AI浏览器插件Monica。季逸超毕业于北京信息 科技大学，2012年曾创立Peak Labs，推出Rasgueado输入法，获红杉资本和真格基金投资。张涛曾任神 策数据副总裁、字节跳动国际化负责人等。 该公司在2025年3月推出号称"全球首款通用智能体产品"的Manus，在当时"一炮走红"。4月下旬旋即传 出Manus母公司蝴蝶效应获硅谷知名风投Benchmark领投，融资7500万美元（约合5.5亿元人民币）的消 息，投后估值近 5 亿美元。5月13日，Manus正式开放注册。6月，Manus公司总部从中国搬至新加坡。 Manus官网于12月17日称，Manus 在发布八个月后，年度经常性收入(ARR)已突破1亿美元。目前，公司 总营收运行率已超过 1.25 亿美元，其中包括基于使用量的收入及其他收入。自Manus 1.5 发布以来，其 每月增长率持续超过 20%。 Manu ...

Core Viewpoint - Manus, a startup known for its AI product, has undergone significant changes including layoffs and a strategic shift to focus on core business operations while relocating its headquarters to Singapore [5][15]. Group 1: Company Developments - Manus has cleared its content on domestic social media platforms, leaving only a strategic partnership announcement with Alibaba's Tongyi Qianwen team on its WeChat video account [1]. - The company has been actively updating its overseas social media account on X, indicating ongoing engagement in international markets [3]. - Reports suggest that Manus has laid off some domestic staff and moved key technical personnel to its Singapore headquarters, citing operational efficiency as the reason for these adjustments [5]. Group 2: Financial and Operational Milestones - Manus was launched by Butterfly Effect on March 6, 2023, and gained rapid popularity, leading to a significant increase in its valuation after a $75 million Series B funding round led by Benchmark, raising its valuation to nearly $500 million [12][13]. - The company officially opened registration for new users on May 13, 2023, offering a tiered subscription model priced at $19, $39, and $199 per month [6]. - Manus has also introduced a text-to-video service as part of its commercialization efforts [12]. Group 3: Strategic Partnerships and Market Expansion - On March 11, Manus announced a strategic collaboration with Alibaba's Tongyi Qianwen team to leverage open-source models for its functionalities [10]. - The company is focusing on expanding its presence in international markets, particularly in the U.S., Japan, and the Middle East, as part of its growth strategy [12]. Group 4: Leadership and Team Background - The founding team of Manus includes notable figures such as Xiao Hong, Ji Yichao, and Zhang Tao, each with a strong background in technology and entrepreneurship [8]. - The company has begun recruiting in Singapore for various positions, with salaries ranging from $8,000 to $16,000 per month, indicating a commitment to building a strong local team [15].

Core Insights - Manus, an AI platform, has announced layoffs and is relocating its headquarters to Singapore within four months of its launch [1][4] - The company aims to enhance operational efficiency and focus on core business development [1] - Manus has gained significant attention and funding since its launch, including a $75 million Series B round led by Benchmark [2][3] Company Developments - Manus was launched by Butterfly Effect on March 6, 2023, and quickly became popular, with its invitation codes being sold for over ten thousand yuan [1] - The company has introduced a tiered subscription model with monthly fees of $19, $39, and $199 [2] - The founders of Manus include experienced professionals from various tech backgrounds, enhancing the company's credibility [2] Financial Performance - The Series B funding round raised $75 million, increasing the company's valuation to nearly $500 million, representing a fivefold increase [2] - Prior to this, Butterfly Effect had completed two funding rounds totaling over $10 million, with investors including Sequoia China and Tencent [3] Strategic Moves - The decision to move the headquarters to Singapore is attributed to limitations in AI technology and computing power in China, as well as the need for international market expansion [5] - Manus has begun local recruitment in Singapore, offering salaries ranging from $8,000 to $16,000 for positions such as AI engineers and data scientists [4]