Mana Up Capital

Mana Up Capital, founded in 2017 and headquartered in Honolulu, Hawaii, operates as an accelerator firm dedicated to supporting local entrepreneurs and businesses. Through a comprehensive six-month program, it helps participants identify high-impact sales opportunities, address production challenges, and enhance executive leadership skills. The accelerator offers workshops, access to a network of advisers, assistance in crafting compelling narratives for business expansion, and connections to distribution channels through various partners and digital platforms. By focusing on companies and founders based in Hawaii, Mana Up Capital aims to foster growth and innovation within the local economy.

Meli James

Co-Founder

Past deals in Hawaii

Hawaii'i 'Ulu Cooperative

Non Equity Assistance in 2024
Hawaii'i 'Ulu Cooperative's crops are grown sustainably on small family farms by over 100 cooperative member farmers.

Liquid Life Hawaii

Non Equity Assistance in 2023
Liquid Life Hawaii produces super-food items like cold-pressed juices and nutraceuticals utilizing locally sourced ingredients.

Hobbs Tea

Non Equity Assistance in 2023
Hobbs Tea sells organic and sustainably farmed tea from Hawaii, which aids in the conservation of endemic Hawaiian species and their habitats.

Brianne

Non Equity Assistance in 2023
Brianne & Co. Jewellery is handcrafted, woman-owned, sourced locally, and manufactured on Kauai.

Surf Shack Puzzles

Non Equity Assistance in 2022
Surf Shack Puzzles is a wahine-owned, ‘ohana-operated puzzle company highlighting Hawai‘i-inspired artwork designed by female artists including Punky Aloha Studio and Aloha de Mele.

David Shepard Hawaii

Non Equity Assistance in 2022
David Shepard Hawaii is an aloha wear design company featuring hand-drawn artistic representations of native Hawaiian plants with a special emphasis on conservation.

LexBreezy Hawaii

Non Equity Assistance in 2022
LexBreezy Hawaii designs aloha wear and resort wear with a modern twist, reflecting local culture.

Advance Wildlife Education

Non Equity Assistance in 2022
Advance Wildlife Education creates a line of educational products including coloring books for Keiki featuring hand-drawn artwork and clothing to promote Hawai‘i’s endangered wildlife, outreach and information.

Haku Maui

Non Equity Assistance in 2022
Haku Maui specializes in traditional Hawaiian lei and lei-making workshops at their shop on Maui.

Kakou Collective

Non Equity Assistance in 2021
Kakou Collective's aim is to develop and share real artistic expression that inspires creators to connect with Hawaii's cultural values, traditions, and communities.

Sea Salts of Hawai'i

Non Equity Assistance in 2021
Sea Salts of Hawai'i produces locally sourced and distinctively flavoured Hawaiian Gourmet Sea Salts, as well as a variety of culturally significant and authentic Hawaiian gifts, wedding favours, and amenities.

Body Mint

Non Equity Assistance in 2019
Body Mint is a manufacturer of dietary supplement tablets used to reduce body, breath and foot odors. They've been in business for over a decade and are based in Honolulu, Hawaii.

Kahulaleʻa

Non Equity Assistance in 2019
Kahulaleʻa a clothing company that blends original Hawaiian motifs into its garments.

Kaimana Jerky

Non Equity Assistance in 2019
Kaimana Jerky sells pre-packaged seafood. They offers huy fong sriracha ahi, teriyaki ahi, original ahi, peppered ahi, lemon salt ahi, honey glazed ahi, hawaiian warrior ahi, bundles, original salmon, teriyaki salmon, spicy salmon, garlic pepper salmon, venison original sticks, venison peppered bar, beef jerky, hawaii crispy pork jerky, sauces, garlic pepper ahi tuna jerky, cajun ahi tuna jerky, hickory smoked original ahi jerky, garlic pepper salmon jerky and dry sea foods.
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