2025-12-30 08:24:44

The tech giant Meta has spent billions of dollars to acquire AI company Manus. This deal ranks third in Meta's history, only behind the acquisitions of WhatsApp and another leading AI company.

Founder Xiao Hong has many labels—he is a seasoned Bitcoin holder and led Manus to rapid expansion in less than three years. In the first half of this year, the company's annual recurring revenue surpassed $125 million, mainly driven by enterprise subscription services. This figure demonstrates that Manus's business model is beginning to show its strength and also explains why a giant like Meta was attracted to make a move.

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YieldWhisperer

· 4h ago

Billions of dollars pouring into Manus? Meta is once again expanding its AI ecosystem. Xiao Hong, this guy really has some skills.

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CrossChainBreather

· 8h ago

Another big Bitcoin holder has been harvested by tech giants. Manus' net worth has doubled nicely this time. Meta is spending billions just to compete in the AI race. How much faster will this pace go? Xiao Hong's vision is truly sharp. Achieving an ARR of over $125 million in 3 years, with a growth curve that’s taking off. Wait, this guy both HODLs Bitcoin and sold his company to Meta. He seems to understand life a bit. Will Web3 entrepreneurs ultimately still fall into the fate of being acquired by traditional tech giants...

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ChainBrain

· 2025-12-30 08:53

Billions of dollars poured into Manus, Meta is really betting on the AI boom. Earning $125 million annually and investing heavily over three years is indeed impressive.

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MEVVictimAlliance

· 2025-12-30 08:47

Billions in acquisitions? Another wave of big mergers, but Xiao Hong is indeed formidable. In just three years, he has built Manus to this size. Long-term BTC holders still have good vision. --- Another AI startup myth, this time Meta is footing the bill. With an annual recurring revenue of 1.25 billion, this number really packs a punch. The enterprise subscription route is the right way to go. --- Meta is still spending money to buy AI companies. Luckily, this isn't the crypto world, or else it would be called "rug pulling" again haha. --- Xiao Hong both holds BTC and founded an AI unicorn. This person is truly a cross-industry powerhouse. I just want to know if his BTC is still around. --- What does the third-place acquisition tell us? It shows that raising funds for AI companies alone isn't enough; only when giants like Meta step in with their money can it be considered truly successful.

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QuietlyStaking

· 2025-12-30 08:46

Billions to acquire Manus? I just want to know how much BTC Xiao Hong still has.

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RektButAlive

· 2025-12-30 08:38

Billions of dollars poured in, Meta still optimistic about AI... However, Xiao Hong has made a killing this time, with the added status of a long-term BTC holder. This person understands cycles.

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