Manna drone delivery firm raises $30m, bringing total to $60m
Summary
Although the firms drone deliveries are only available in Dublins Blanchardstown, it also has trials underway in Helsinki and TexasManna, the Dublin drone delivery company founded by Bobby Healy, has raised a further $30m (27.9m) in funding.The round was led by Tapestry VC and Molten Ventures, with participation from Coca-Cola, Dynama Venture and others.The funding round brings to $60m (55.8m) raised by the company, which is seven years old.The companys drones deliver small packages of takeaway food, coffee, medicines and other items for a fee of 5 per delivery. Its operations are currently limited to one neighbourhood in Dublin (Blanchardstown), with others reportedly planned. It says that it has made 165,000 deliveries in its seven years of operations, but that the number of flights accelerated fivefold between 2023 and 2024.A spokesperson said that it recently announced partnerships with Just Eat and Wolt, Doordashs European brand. Easons and Eddie Rockets have also partnered with the drone operation.This funding allows us to accelerate our mission to make drone delivery the safest, most sustainable, and most convenient choice for communities worldwide, said Bobby Healy, founder and CEO of Manna.Our technology eliminates road congestion, reduces emissions, and ensures faster, safer deliveriesall while supporting local businesses. From independent retailers like Lindoughs Pizza and Kahuna Pops to well-known Irish brands like Easons, Boojum and Eddie Rockets, were helping merchants reach more customers in a way thats both efficient and environmentally responsible and just better for communities.One of the companys principal backers said that it expects drone deliveries to proliferate.We are thrilled to co-lead this round as Manna continues to redefine last-mile delivery, said Patrick Murphy, partner at Tapestry VC.Their operational advancements and global expansion demonstrate the scalability of their model, which is truly transformative for communities and businesses alike.