Manna Air Delivery Raises $50M Series B to Expand U.S. Drone Operations
Manna Air Delivery has raised $50 million in Series B funding to expand its drone delivery network in the United States and Europe, announced in a press release. The round brings the company's total funding to $110 million.
The investment was led by ARK Invest, with participation from the Ireland Strategic Investment Fund, Schooner Capital, and existing investors including Coca-Cola HBC and Molten Ventures. Manna, which operates one of the world’s most active consumer drone delivery networks, has completed over 250,000 regulated UAV flights.
The company plans to establish up to 40 operational bases across the U.S., leveraging its seven years of experience in drone logistics. Manna currently runs delivery services in Ireland, Finland, and Texas, providing rapid suburban deliveries of items such as food, books, and medical supplies.
Manna recently partnered with Uber, adding to existing collaborations with Deliveroo, Just Eat, and DoorDash. Customers can order through Manna’s own app or partner platforms, with autonomous drones delivering goods directly to homes within minutes.
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