Manus, the AI agency startup based in Singapore, is like riding on a rocket with astonishing development speed. Who would have thought that in just 8 months, it would skyrocket from the official launch of the product, and its annual recurring revenue (ARR) successfully exceeded the $100 million mark, becoming the fastest startup in global history to go from 0 to $100 million ARR. This speed is simply unbelievable!

Manus is not the kind of guy who only talks on paper. Its overall revenue annualized operating rate has exceeded $125 million, indicating that general AI agents are rapidly moving from the conceptual stage towards large-scale commercialization. This raises the question of whether the era of AI agents has really fully begun? Compared to AI products that are still in the exploratory stage, Manus is undoubtedly at the forefront.

Amazing Growth Data: Writing AI Myths in 8 Months

Manus has released a series of key indicators on its official blog, each of which is truly awe inspiring.

ARR has exceeded $100 million, which is calculated based on the strictest subscription revenue metric. The monthly compound growth rate has exceeded 20%, especially since the Manus 1.5 version was officially launched and upgraded to the new version in October, the growth momentum has been like a racing car with added horsepower, soaring all the way. The cumulative processing of 147 trillion tokens reflects the real demand of massive users for complex tasks. Create over 80 million virtual computer instances, which are like diligent assistants that support users to independently perform high-intensity tasks such as research, development, and automation.

These data are not just for fun, they not only break the growth record of AI startups, but also fully prove that "AI agents" as an independent category have strong commercial potential.

Product core: AI experts who can "think" and "do" better

Manus is hailed as the world's first truly universal AI agent, and it is not the kind of guy who only "thinks" but not "acts". It can autonomously complete multi-step complex tasks based on natural language instructions, like a super versatile little secretary. Resume screening, travel itinerary planning, stock analysis, code debugging, and even full stack application development are all effortless for it.

Its core advantages are even more impressive. Deep browser control is like equipping AI with a pair of "smart eyes" that can accurately browse web information; Parallel sub proxy execution is like a team dividing and cooperating, greatly improving task execution efficiency; Third party tool integration allows it to leverage the power of various tools to complete more complex tasks. Compared to the limitations of traditional chat based AI, this is like a sky and earth.

It is worth mentioning that on December 19, 2025 (today), Manus tweeted on the official account of the famous social media platform "X" that he could edit slides created using Nano Banana Pro on Manus.

No need to regenerate, simply click on the text to make changes, point to the image to adjust, and select multiple areas to update at once. This convenient editing method is what artificial intelligence demonstrations should look like, making work easier and more efficient.

Since its launch in March this year, Manus has been like a dazzling new star, quickly capturing the hearts of users worldwide, especially in markets such as Brazil, the United States, Japan, and the Middle East where it has performed exceptionally well. The company emphasizes that all of this growth stems from users' genuine willingness to pay for 'mobile AI', indicating that everyone truly recognizes its value.

Team and Financing: Lean Team, Capital Assistance

Although Manus' team size is only 105 people, they are all elite soldiers. They are distributed in Singapore, Tokyo, San Francisco and other places, and also plan to open a new office in Paris to continuously expand their territory.

The company previously completed a $75 million financing round led by renowned venture capital Benchmark, with a valuation soaring to nearly $500 million at one point. This funding is like injecting a powerful force into Manus, mainly used for global expansion and technological iteration, allowing it to constantly upgrade and become stronger.

In the fiercely competitive AI agency race of 2025, Manus stands out like a dark horse. It countered early doubts with concrete hardcore data, proving that "action is better than imagination" - AI is no longer just a simple conversational tool, but a productivity engine that can truly create value. This milestone achievement not only boosts confidence in global AI entrepreneurship, but also heralds that agent-based AI will reshape the workflow of countless industries.

Future outlook: The golden age of AI agents has arrived

In the future, Manus will not stop moving forward. It will continue to accelerate product iteration and drive the comprehensive transformation of AI from an "assistant" to an "executor". It can be foreseen that the golden age of AI agents has officially begun. With the continuous advancement of technology, AI agents will play an important role in more fields, bringing more convenience and surprises to our lives and work.

H2: The success of Manus and its implications for the AI industry

The success of Manus is not accidental, it has brought many inspirations to the entire AI industry. Firstly, it proves that the direction of AI agents is feasible and has enormous commercial potential. Secondly, it tells us that only AI products that can truly solve users' practical problems and create value for them can gain market recognition.

Finally, it also reminds other AI companies to focus on technological innovation and team building, and continuously enhance their core competitiveness.

The editor believes that under the leadership of Manus, more excellent AI products will emerge, jointly promoting the development of the AI industry.