Austin-based star of Supernatural takes on new role startup investor Jared Padalecki, right, and Mantra Labs CEO Paul Janowitz.
Mantra Labs
Walker, Texas Ranger, is putting his money where his health is. Padalecki, also known for his roles in
Supernatural and
Gilmore Girls, just chipped in part of a $1.5 million funding round for Austin-based Mantra Labs. The startup, launched in 2019, makes drink powders that it says support hydration, focus, energy, and rest. “Mantra Labs has literally been a lifetime in the making, and the products and team align perfectly with who I am and who I want to be,” Padalecki says in a company news release. “I’ve tried every product under the sun and been approached by countless nutrition and lifestyle companies asking me for endorsements and partnerships. Mantra is different. The system delivers the real results that I needed, and has the total health mission of working to build your mind and body.”