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Wilmington, DE

Expanding a network of smart coffee kiosks to modernize and automate the coffee-to-go experience.

• Automated coffee kiosks: Serve espresso drinks in 30 seconds with no staff required.
• Proven traction: 24 kiosks operating across five states, with 250+ additional locations secured.
• Recurring revenue model: Income from software, consumables, and revenue sharing with operators.
• Experienced team: Founders from Google, McKinsey, and successful FoodTech ventures.
• High-margin, scalable business: 70% projected margins with an asset-light growth strategy.

Manna Coffee is raising funds to support the expansion of its network of smart, fully automated coffee kiosks across the United States. The company’s proprietary kiosks deliver barista-quality espresso drinks in just 30 seconds, without the need for staff or a storefront, making them ideal for high-traffic locations such as hospitals, universities, office buildings, and transit hubs. Funds raised will go toward scaling deployment, enhancing software capabilities, and continuing research and development into advanced automation, including robotic barista technology. The offering aims to fuel Manna’s growth toward thousands of future kiosk locations, leveraging an asset-light model that generates recurring revenue through software fees, consumables, and potential revenue sharing.

Founded by a team with experience at Google, McKinsey, and successful FoodTech ventures, Manna Coffee operates a scalable, tech-forward business built for the evolving $56B U.S. out-of-home coffee market. The kiosks are monitored and controlled remotely, allowing for efficient operations with projected profit margins of up to 70%. With 24 kiosks already deployed across five states and over 250 secured locations in its pipeline, the company has demonstrated early traction and market validation. Manna’s platform is also equipped with a loyalty system achieving up to 60% customer retention, and is designed to support a broad range of future beverage and snack integrations. Positioned to modernize outdated coffee vending machines and offer a high-quality alternative to labor-intensive cafes, Manna Coffee is focused on becoming a national leader in automated coffee service.

Company Info

Manna Coffee operates smart, automated kiosks that deliver barista-quality espresso drinks in 30 seconds at high-traffic locations.

Manna Coffee is a technology-driven company that operates a growing network of fully automated coffee kiosks designed to deliver barista-quality espresso drinks in 30 seconds without the need for a storefront or staff. These smart kiosks are deployed in high-traffic locations such as hospitals, universities, transit hubs, and office buildings, offering a fast, affordable alternative to traditional coffee shops. Each unit is monitored remotely through proprietary software, allowing for efficient operations and a high level of service consistency.

The company follows an asset-light model by selling or leasing kiosks to entrepreneurs and property managers, generating recurring revenue through software subscriptions, consumables, and revenue sharing. The kiosks are supported by a proprietary technology stack that includes sales tracking, inventory alerts, and loyalty features with up to 60% customer retention. With 24 kiosks operating across five states and performance metrics indicating $30,000+ in average annual recurring revenue per unit, Manna is positioned to modernize the outdated vending segment of the $56 billion U.S. out-of-home coffee market while capitalizing on growing demand for self-service, automated retail experiences.