"A lot of mega-cap tech titans are ending off 2025 on a high note with big acquisitions. Meta Platforms ( NASDAQ:META) joined in the year-end deal-making spree by buying up AI agent startup Manus in a deal reportedly worth over $2 billion. Undoubtedly, Manus is an incredible technology that's already gained quite the following, with around $100 million in annual recurring revenue."
"Undoubtedly, Meta Platforms is ending 2025 in a rather mixed spot when it comes to AI. But the path ahead looks far brighter, especially as Meta moves away from its open-source LLaMA model and towards its closed-source Avocado and Mango models, which are sure to make a big splash in the new year. After the Manus deal, Meta's stage may very well be set for a year of massive AI advancement With Manus aboard, I think Meta is setting the stage for an incredible 2026."
Meta Platforms acquired AI agent startup Manus in a deal reportedly worth over $2 billion. Manus produces about $100 million in annual recurring revenue and brings a platform and experienced talent to Meta. The acquisition strengthens Meta's position in agentic AI and could accelerate feature deployment and research momentum heading into 2026. Meta is shifting from the open-source LLaMA model toward closed-source Avocado and Mango models to support its AI strategy. The company aims to compete more directly with Google Gemini and OpenAI's ChatGPT. The deal signals continued heavy investment and strategic M&A to gain technological advantage.
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