# Ad Agency Scores Investment

> Private equity firm Manna Tree invests in Zambezi, the Culver City ad agency.
- Title: Ad Agency Scores Investment · Los Angeles Business Journal
- Summary: Private equity firm Manna Tree invests in Zambezi, the Culver City ad agency. Private equity firm Manna Tree bought a majority stake in Culver City ad agency…
- Keywords: manna tree, zambezi, culver city, ad agency, private equity, health and wellness brands, business, local, Agency, Scores, Investment, Los Angeles Business Journal
- Source: Los Angeles Business Journal — https://labusinessjournal.com/finance/ad-agency-scores-investment
- Author: Christina Chkarboul
- Published: 2026-10-21T23:31:56+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: manna tree, zambezi, culver city, ad agency, private equity, health and wellness brands, business, local
## Manna Tree Invests in Zambezi
Private equity firm Manna Tree bought a majority stake in Culver City ad agency Zambezi to grow health and wellness brands.

> We know that great companies require more than capital to scale, they need to be the best brand in the marketplace
## Zambezi's Sports Ties
Zambezi has worked with NFL, ESPN, Under Armour and Club Pilates to build brand awareness in sports audiences.
## Manna Tree's Strategy
Manna Tree will use Zambezi's expertise to grow health and wellness brands through sports and consumer engagement.

> Zambezi’s deep expertise in this space … provides a clear pathway into these high-impact consumer touchpoints for not only our portfolio companies but high-potential health and wellness brands across the broader market
## Key takeaway

Private equity firm Manna Tree bought a majority stake in Culver City ad agency Zambezi to grow health and wellness brands.