Why Meta paid $2B for 9‑month Manus: the agent exit arrives
What Changed and Why It Matters Meta acquired Singapore-based AI agent startup Manus for more than $2 billion. The company is reportedly just nine months old and already has millions…
VCs Back Jobsite AI Agents: Contractors Finally Get Tools That Fit
What Changed and Why It Matters VCs are pivoting toward vertical AI that solves real-world jobs, not demos. Construction is the clearest example. Founders Fund recently backed Netic, an AI…
How AI is Picking Startups—and Quietly Rewriting Who Gets Funded
What Changed and Why It Matters AI stopped being a tool on the side. It moved into the fundraise. Startups are now built by leaner teams. Founders ship faster with…