Mana Up Fund Management, LLC
Emerging managerSEC exempt reporting adviser (venture capital exemption).
- Website
- https://manauphawaii.com
- HQ
- HI
Mana Up is a Hawaii-based initiative focused on building a stronger local economy by supporting homegrown consumer brands. Co-founders Meli James and Brittany Heyd lead the firm. Its portfolio includes Maebo Noodle Factory, BUJOBAE, and Daguzan Charcuterie.
01 · Says / Does
| Tag | Says | Does |
|---|---|---|
| Stages | Not stated | Not enough dated deals |
| Sectors | Consumer | Not enough dated deals |
| Regions | HI | Not enough dated deals |
Says: what the firm's funds state. Does: from 0 dated deals in the last 24 months.
02 · Fund history
| Fund | Year | Size | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mana Up Capital Partners II, L.P. Mana Up backs Hawaiʻi-based consumer brands through a six-month accelerator offering mentorship, business resources, and sales opportunities to help them scale in Hawaiʻi and beyond. Inferred from the firm's website | 2025 | $23.4M to $40M (Form D) | Raising |
03 · People across funds
- Brittany Heyd, co-founder
Mana Up Capital Partners II, L.P. (Named on Form D)
- Melialani James
Mana Up Capital Partners II, L.P. (Named on Form D)
- Meli James, co-founder
04 · Recent deals
No dated deals found yet.
05 · Latest from the firm
No news from the firm's website yet.
06 · Sources
- https://manauphawaii.com
- https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfzQI1NCA-bViuZdpHIQGXYOyiN8IlCyZMNupSOKb7rvUH8uw/viewform
- https://manauphawaii.com/blogs/news
- https://manauphawaii.com/pages/our-team-at-mana-up
- https://manauphawaii.com/pages/about-mana-up
Fund dates and sizes are from SEC Form D filings.
Last verified: Oct 28, 2026