Manus Season 2: The Prodigal Son Returns
- Manus has announced its return to independent operations after being acquired by Meta for over $2 billion in December 2025.
- The split from Meta occurred less than eight months after the acquisition, following a decision by China's National Development and Reform Commission to prohibit the foreign acquisition of the Manus project.
- Despite the turmoil, Manus' revenue grew significantly, increasing from $300,000 to nearly $1.5 million per day during the upheaval.
- The company maintained a steady pace of feature updates, with plans for a major version release after the deal was fully concluded.
- Investors have shown renewed interest in Manus, preparing to participate in its first round of financing after the split.
On August 11, Manus changed its website to announce the resumption of independent operations after a brief acquisition by Meta. The acquisition, which took place in December 2025 for over $2 billion, was the largest in the large model application space at that time. However, less than eight months later, the National Development and Reform Commission of China prohibited the acquisition, leading to a dramatic split between the two companies.
During the tumultuous period, Manus experienced significant growth, with daily revenue increasing from $300,000 to nearly $1.5 million. The company continued to roll out 1-2 feature updates per week, focusing on refining existing features and preparing for future developments. Despite the upheaval, the team remained intact, with no employees leaving the company during this time.
As the split became official, interest from investors began to rise, with many looking to participate in Manus' upcoming financing round. Founders expressed a renewed sense of purpose, viewing the situation as an opportunity for a new chapter in their startup journey, often referred to as 'Season 2' of their story.
Manus 第二季：浪子回归
在 8 月 11 日，Manus 更改其网站，宣布在与 Meta 的短暂收购后恢复独立运营。此次收购发生在 2025 年 12 月，金额超过 20 亿美元，是当时大型模型应用领域最大的收购。然而，不到八个月后，中国国家发展和改革委员会禁止了该收购，导致两家公司之间发生了戏剧性的分拆。
在动荡期间，Manus 的收入显著增长，从每天 30 万美元增加到近 150 万美元。公司继续每周推出 1-2 次功能更新，专注于完善现有功能并为未来的发展做准备。尽管经历动荡，团队保持完整，在此期间没有员工离开公司。
随着分拆的正式化，投资者的兴趣开始上升，许多人希望参与 Manus 即将到来的融资轮。创始人们表达了重新获得的目标感，将这一情况视为他们创业旅程的新篇章，常被称为他们故事的“第二季”。