Manus timeline
Launch
Mar 2025
Manus launches as invite only beta, immediately goes viral
Public access
May 2025
Opens to anyone, no invite needed
Series A
Apr 2025
$75M raised at $500M valuation, led by Benchmark
Version 1.5
Oct 2025
Major performance and feature upgrade released
$100M ARR
Dec 2025
Surpasses $100M annual recurring revenue in under 9 months
Meta acquisition
Dec 2025
Acquired by Meta for $2B+, all Chinese ties severed
China blocks deal
Apr 2026
China's NDRC orders Meta to unwind the $2B+ acquisition
Buyback exploration
May 2026
Founders explore raising ~$1B to buy back Manus and re establish as Chinese JV
Launch
Mar 2025
Manus launches as invite only beta, immediately goes viral
Public access
May 2025
Opens to anyone, no invite needed
Series A
Apr 2025
$75M raised at $500M valuation, led by Benchmark
Version 1.5
Oct 2025
Major performance and feature upgrade released
$100M ARR
Dec 2025
Surpasses $100M annual recurring revenue in under 9 months
Meta acquisition
Dec 2025
Acquired by Meta for $2B+, all Chinese ties severed
China blocks deal
Apr 2026
China's NDRC orders Meta to unwind the $2B+ acquisition
Buyback exploration
May 2026
Founders explore raising ~$1B to buy back Manus and re establish as Chinese JV
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Acquisition price
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Launch to $100M ARR
0 people
Team size at acquisition