DEAL_OVERVIEW
Deal Terms
Date
2025-12-30
Amount
Undisclosed
Est. Multiple
N/A
Key Talent
N/A
Integration Time
N/A
Categories
AI AgentsConsumer AI
Deal Multiples
No detailed multiples available
Strategic Rationale
Acquired the viral "general agent" platform from Butterfly Effect (reported around $2B; terms undisclosed) — Meta's fifth AI acquisition of 2025. Manus severed ties with Chinese investors and exited China operations as a condition; gives Meta a consumer agent that executes multi-step tasks rather than just chatting.
POST_ACQUISITION_TIMELINE1 EVENTS
2025-12-30restructuring
Manus cuts Chinese investor ties
As part of the deal, Manus committed to severing ties to Chinese investors and ceasing operation in China (HQ already moved to Singapore).
KEY_PEOPLE1 TRANSITIONS
XH
Xiao Hong
Manus Co-founder & CEO (Butterfly Effect)→Meta Manus lead, Meta