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Mana Up is an accelerator and venture fund for Hawaiʻi-based products growing to markets globally, with the mission to increase economic opportunity and jobs for the people of Hawaiʻi. The fund is dedicated exclusively to supporting the expansion of product companies headquartered in Hawai'i, focusing on companies in food, retail, and beauty industries. Mana Up's mission centers on regenerative entrepreneurship, supporting businesses that tell authentic Hawaiian stories, creating meaningful local jobs, and contributing positively to the community's economic and cultural sustainability. Mana Up Capital invests in Seed or Series A rounds and primarily invests in companies who have gone through the Mana Up accelerator.
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“There has been an organic growth of hundreds of local product companies in recent years, but the funding to fuel their growth beyond Hawai'i's borders has been lacking. Paired with the accelerator's mentorship resources and sales channels, this investment capital makes it possible to maximize growth opportunities and build a massively successful company from right here at home, along with the downstream benefits of jobs, community giveback, and supporting Hawai'i's agriculture.”
“It's been a long journey and we're excited to be continuing to support all these entrepreneurs and this industry that's actually gaining traction.”
Team
Recent investments
| Company | Round | Size | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Symbrosia | Series A Extension | $6m | 2023-12 |
| Symbrosia | Series A | $7m | 2022-06 |
| Kō Hana Rum | Seed | — | 2021 |
| Big Island Coffee Roasters | Seed | — | 2021 |
| Kauai Kookie | Accelerator | — | — |
| Hanalei Company | Accelerator | — | — |
| Aloha Spice Company | Accelerator | — | — |
| Waimea Herb Company | Accelerator | — | 2024 |
| Ahualoa Family Farms | Accelerator | — | 2024 |
| Oysters Hawaii | Accelerator | — | 2024 |
Frequent co-investors
| VC firm | Deals together |
|---|---|
| Danone Manifesto Ventures | 2 |
| Hatch Blue | 2 |
| Kamehameha Schools | 2 |
| Pacific6 | 2 |
| Presidio Ventures | 1 |
| Idemitsu Americas Holdings Corporation | 1 |
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