Benchmark Invests $75M in Chinese AI Startup Butterfly Effect, Fueling Global Expansion

Benchmark Capital, a major U.S. venture capital firm, has provided a $75 million investment to Butterfly Effect, the Chinese startup behind Manus AI, valuing it at $500 million. This funding will help Butterfly Effect expand into key international markets including the U.S., Japan, and the Middle East, reflecting increasing global interest in China’s AI innovations.