Manus Secures Over $500 Million Funding Post China’s Rejection of Meta’s Acquisition

Manus, the AI startup acquired by Meta for nearly $2 billion before being compelled to return it by China, has successfully raised more than $500 million in fresh funding. The round was led by Boyu Capital and IDG Capital, with participation from Tencent, HSG, and ZhenFund. Following the collapse of Meta’s acquisition in April, Manus’ parent company, Butterfly Effect, announced the funding, signaling the company’s return to independent operations. The funding round marks a significant milestone for Manus, which achieved $100 million in annual recurring revenue within eight months of its launch in March 2025. Although the company did not…