Sidley Represents Plant People in Its Investment From Manna Tree

Sidley represented Plant People, a functional wellness brand specializing in gummy supplements, in a strategic investment from private equity firm Manna Tree and follow-on investment from Unilever Ventures, an early investor in Plant People. The company has a robust omnichannel platform and can be found on Amazon and in popular retailers across the country, including Target, Whole Foods, Sprouts, and Erewhon. The investments will allow Plant People to accelerate growth, capitalizing on strong consumer demand and brand momentum.

The Sidley team was led by Emily Zipperstein and Eric Geffner (M&A and Private Equity), and included Jake Funk and Antoinette Petkov (M&A and Private Equity); Margaret Allen and Kate Roberts (Employment); Nic Frey and Eric Winwood (Employee Benefits); Alvin Wang (Tax); Diane McEnroe (FDA); Idan Nester (Emerging Companies and Venture Capital); Nima Mohebbi and Shelby Greaves Pierce (Commercial Litigation); and Lauren Grau (Technology Transactions).