Plant People is a plant-based functional wellness brand making science-backed, zero-sugar supplements built around functional mushrooms, adaptogens, and vitamins. Founded by Hudson Gaines-Ross and chef Gabe Kennedy, the company sells a line of 'Wonder' gummies and chews - WonderDay, WonderSleep, WonderFocus, WonderCalm and more - direct-to-consumer and through major retailers including Whole Foods, Sprouts, Target, REI and Amazon. A Certified B Corporation, Plant People grew profitably for roughly seven years before raising a Series A led by Manna Tree Partners in November 2025.
Summer Health is a New York-based pediatric care company that gives parents access to board-certified pediatricians by text message, with answers in about 15 minutes, day or night. Founded in 2022 by Ellen DaSilva and Matthew Woo, it pairs a 24/7 text line with specialists in sleep, nutrition and lactation, and has expanded into longitudinal pediatric primary care - including a comprehensive children's blood panel reviewed by a pediatrician. The company aims to be the calm, always-on front door for family health.