AI Agent Manus, launched yesterday, is built on the concept of “hand-brain synergy,” enabling seamless execution of complex tasks. As one of the most promising early implementations of AGI, it is generating buzz across social platforms. Using our AI-powered algorithm, we estimate Manus’s valuation at $108M–$147M, reflecting its technological leadership, commercialization potential, and market position.

📌 Key Milestones & Market Impact
🔹 Manus & Its Developer: Developed by Beijing Red Butterfly Technology Co., Ltd., a subsidiary of Butterfly Effect Technology Group, founded in July 2023. The company focuses on AI agents with autonomous planning and execution capabilities.
🔹 Launch & Access: Released on 6th March 2025 with a limited invite-only model. Each task execution costs approximately $2, demonstrating its efficiency and scalability.
🔹 Strategic Partnerships: Secured deals with top Asian automakers and global logistics firms, deploying AI-driven smart warehousing and production line optimization. Contract value exceeds $16.7M.
🔹 User Base & Growth: Predecessor product Monica (an AI-powered browser extension) has surpassed 10M+ users. A Chinese beta version of Manus, featuring DeepSeek R1/V3 model enhancements, is set for internal testing in 2025 to further boost reasoning capabilities.

📌 Leadership & Core Team
🔸 XIAO Hong (CEO): Serial entrepreneur, founder of Nightingale Technology (2015), which secured hundreds of millions in yuan funding from Tencent & ZhenFund. Pivoted to AI in 2022, leading the development of Monica & Manus, and fully committed to AI innovation in 2024.
🔸 JI Yichao (Chief Scientist): Former Magitech Labs founder, creator of Mammoth Browser & Magi Knowledge Graph System, providing Manus with advanced cognitive reasoning.
🔸 Core Team: Industry veterans from Tencent, ByteDance, and other leading tech firms. ZHANG Tao (Head of Product) led the “Beyond Lightyear” AI project, bringing deep expertise in AI productization & engineering.

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(Disclaimer: This valuation is based on publicly available data and research models. It does not constitute investment advice. Please evaluate market risks carefully.)