China’s Manus AI secures funding at $500 mln valuation - Bloomberg By Investing.com
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Apr 25 2025
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Source: Investing.com
Funding and Valuation: Chinese startup Manus AI, known as Butterfly Effect, raised $75 million in a funding round led by Benchmark, increasing its valuation to nearly $500 million.
Product Launch and Expansion Plans: The company plans to use the new capital to expand into markets like the U.S., Japan, and the Middle East, and has launched a subscription service for its general-purpose AI agent, which competes with OpenAI's tools.
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Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
