[GUEST ACCESS MODE: Data is scrambled or limited to provide examples. Make requests using your API key to unlock full data. Check https://lunarcrush.ai/auth for authentication information.]  Byron Wan [@Byron_Wan](/creator/twitter/Byron_Wan) on x 40.9K followers Created: 2025-07-13 10:12:32 UTC The Chinese startup behind Manus AI, Butterfly Effect (蝴蝶效应), has relocated its headquarters to Singapore and is hiring more than XX people there while significantly shrinking its operations in Beijing and Wuhan, just a few months after the company secured a round of funding — US$75M — led by California-based VC firm Benchmark Capital in Apr. “This company right now is headquartered in Singapore,” Manus AI co-founder and chief product officer Zhang Tao (张涛; Hidecloud) revealed during a keynote session at the SuperAI conference in Singapore on June XX. He added that the firm also had offices in Tokyo and California. The “About Us” section on Manus’ website also lists its global headquarters as Singapore. The startup has laid off dozens of China-based employees and is shifting many of those roles to Singapore. This week, it posted ads for more than a score of AI engineers, product and data specialists in Singapore. Monthly salaries range from US$8K to US$16K, with some positions reaching up to US$18K. It’s also hiring in San Mateo, California and Tokyo. Manus — whose product isn’t available in China — captured the attention of investors with autonomous AI agents that help execute tasks for users. In recent weeks, the company — whose agent also analyzes company finances and social media engagement — has beefed up its offerings to include task scheduling and automated slide deck creations. Its founders and executives are currently on a worldwide tour to engage with developers. Their scheduled stops have so far included San Francisco and Paris, as well as Nepal, Morocco and Slovakia. 🇺🇸 Treasury Department was reportedly reviewing Benchmark’s investment in Butterfly Effect / Manus AI. Authorities were investigating whether the financial backing — which had boosted Manus’ valuation fivefold to nearly US$500 million — fell under new restrictions requiring any American entity or individual to notify the Treasury Department of investments into AI that could harm US interests. While Manus AI was originally set up under 🇨🇳 Beijing Butterfly Effect Technology Co Ltd, they officially registered a legal entity with the same English name “Butterfly Effect” in Singapore in Aug 2023. The Singaporean entity is wholly-owned by a Cayman Islands parent company. The company is not alone in its shift towards overseas markets. Other AI firms, such as HeyGen — which originated from China and relocated to the US last year — and — founded by former Baidu employees in the US — are pursuing similar strategies.  XXXXX engagements  **Related Topics** [benchmark capital](/topic/benchmark-capital) [$75m](/topic/$75m) [beijing](/topic/beijing) [singapore](/topic/singapore) [coins ai](/topic/coins-ai) [wan](/topic/wan) [Post Link](https://x.com/Byron_Wan/status/1944339150024691799)
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Created: 2025-07-13 10:12:32 UTC
The Chinese startup behind Manus AI, Butterfly Effect (蝴蝶效应), has relocated its headquarters to Singapore and is hiring more than XX people there while significantly shrinking its operations in Beijing and Wuhan, just a few months after the company secured a round of funding — US$75M — led by California-based VC firm Benchmark Capital in Apr.
“This company right now is headquartered in Singapore,” Manus AI co-founder and chief product officer Zhang Tao (张涛; Hidecloud) revealed during a keynote session at the SuperAI conference in Singapore on June XX. He added that the firm also had offices in Tokyo and California.
The “About Us” section on Manus’ website also lists its global headquarters as Singapore.
The startup has laid off dozens of China-based employees and is shifting many of those roles to Singapore. This week, it posted ads for more than a score of AI engineers, product and data specialists in Singapore. Monthly salaries range from US$8K to US$16K, with some positions reaching up to US$18K. It’s also hiring in San Mateo, California and Tokyo.
Manus — whose product isn’t available in China — captured the attention of investors with autonomous AI agents that help execute tasks for users. In recent weeks, the company — whose agent also analyzes company finances and social media engagement — has beefed up its offerings to include task scheduling and automated slide deck creations.
Its founders and executives are currently on a worldwide tour to engage with developers. Their scheduled stops have so far included San Francisco and Paris, as well as Nepal, Morocco and Slovakia.
🇺🇸 Treasury Department was reportedly reviewing Benchmark’s investment in Butterfly Effect / Manus AI. Authorities were investigating whether the financial backing — which had boosted Manus’ valuation fivefold to nearly US$500 million — fell under new restrictions requiring any American entity or individual to notify the Treasury Department of investments into AI that could harm US interests.
While Manus AI was originally set up under 🇨🇳 Beijing Butterfly Effect Technology Co Ltd, they officially registered a legal entity with the same English name “Butterfly Effect” in Singapore in Aug 2023. The Singaporean entity is wholly-owned by a Cayman Islands parent company.
The company is not alone in its shift towards overseas markets. Other AI firms, such as HeyGen — which originated from China and relocated to the US last year — and — founded by former Baidu employees in the US — are pursuing similar strategies.
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