Chinese AI firm manus secures $75m from benchmark, boosting its valuation to $500m; plans US., Japan, and Middle East expansion with subscription options priced between $39 and $199 per month

April 25, 2025

Chinese AI startup Manus secures $75M from Benchmark, valuing the company at $500M. This funding boosts Manus’ valuation fivefold from around $10M. Manus plans market expansion to the U.S., Japan, and the Middle East. Subscription plans range from $39-$199/month.

Source: techcrunch.com

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