Manna Tree Partners
Manna Tree Partners LLC is an investment firm based in Vail, Colorado, with a mission centered on improving human health. The company focuses on supporting and scaling businesses that innovate within the health industry, particularly those that contribute to enhancing the way people live through nutrition. Manna Tree Partners LLC invests in companies that align with its vision of advancing human vitality and longevity, building a sustainable culture that resonates with the values of its portfolio companies.
The firm is known for its commitment to finding opportunities that redefine how human health operates, partnering with companies that share this vision to scale viable solutions. Manna Tree Partners LLC has a robust network of industry partners and is dedicated to cultivating partnerships and vitality to support growth both for the firm and its partner companies.
One of the notable brands associated with Manna Tree Partners LLC is Health-Ade Kombucha, a leader in the kombucha beverage market. Health-Ade Kombucha was co-founded by Daina Trout, Justin Trout, and Vanessa Dew in 2012. The brand quickly evolved from selling its flagship kombucha at Los Angeles farmers' markets to becoming one of the top-selling kombucha beverage brands nationwide, with retail sales exceeding $200 million annually. Health-Ade's product line includes the original Health-Ade Kombucha, Pop prebiotic soda, Health-Ade Plus with adaptogenic ingredients, and Health-Ade Cocktail Mixers.
In 2021, Health-Ade announced that First Bev, along with Manna Tree and other investors, acquired a controlling stake in the company. This acquisition aimed to capitalize on the increasing consumer demand for gut-healthy products and to explore expansion opportunities both domestically and internationally. As part of this transition, Daina Trout took on the role of Chief Mission Officer, while Jack Belsito, Managing Partner of First Bev, assumed the role of CEO.
Manna Tree Partners LLC operates with a belief in the power of nutrition to improve health and is actively involved in disseminating information about gut health and the benefits of kombucha. The firm's investment strategy is geared towards creating a healthier world by investing in innovative companies that prioritize human health through nutrition. With a focus on long-term growth and sustainability, Manna Tree Partners LLC continues to seek out and support companies that have the potential to make a significant impact on global health and wellness.