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acquisitionAnnounced · Jan 6, 2026AI/TechnologySource · MagazinesArticle · Factual
Meta Platforms acquires ManusAI
David Najork · Founding Software Engineer
Published · Updated · 1 min read
Deal value
$2B
Target
ManusAI
Acquirer
Meta Platforms
Full Acquisition
Status
Announced
Meta Platforms agreed to acquire ManusAI. Reported deal value: $2B. Status: Announced. Sector: AI/Technology. Target headquarters context: Location not specified.
This page summarizes publicly available information about the transaction as of 2026-01-06. Figures and status may change as filings and press coverage update.
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Deal timeline
Announced
Jan 6, 2026 · theminermag.com
Additional milestones (proxy, vote, close) appear as filings and press updates are indexed.
Sector context
This transaction is classified in AI/Technology with a reported deal value of $2B. Figures and status may change as sources update.
Sources: theminermag.com · Primary article · FireStrike proprietary index