Manus AI Reports $90 Million Annualized Revenue Run Rate
Manus, an AI agent company, has announced its first commercialization metrics, revealing a revenue run rate (RRR) of $90 million. Co-founder Ji Yichao disclosed this figure during an event in Singapore on August 20. The RRR metric annualizes recent performance, positioning Manus as a leading earner in the large model sector, surpassing competitors like HeyGen and MiniMax. The company’s flagship product, the Manus AI agent, began offering paid services in March, generating significant demand evidenced by high secondary market prices for early-access codes. Notably, Manus operates exclusively in overseas markets because its technology relies on US-based foundation models unavailable in China. In April, the firm secured a $75 million investment from a US venture capital firm. However, this funding deal is reportedly under investigation by the US Treasury Department due to existing restrictions on technology investments involving China. This development highlights both the rapid commercial success of emerging AI agents and the complex geopolitical regulatory environment surrounding cross-border tech investments.
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Manus AI Reports $90 Million Annualized Revenue Run Rate
Manus, an AI agent company, has announced its first commercialization metrics, revealing a revenue run rate (RRR) of $90 million. Co-founder Ji Yichao disclosed this figure during an event in Singapore on August 20. The RRR metric annualizes recent performance, positioning Manus as a leading earner in the large model sector, surpassing competitors like HeyGen and MiniMax. The company’s flagship product, the Manus AI agent, began offering paid services in March, generating significant demand evidenced by high secondary market prices for early-access codes. Notably, Manus operates exclusively in overseas markets because its technology relies on US-based foundation models unavailable in China. In April, the firm secured a $75 million investment from a US venture capital firm. However, this funding deal is reportedly under investigation by the US Treasury Department due to existing restrictions on technology investments involving China. This development highlights both the rapid commercial success of emerging AI agents and the complex geopolitical regulatory environment surrounding cross-border tech investments.
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