About the Nakupuna Companies
The Nakupuna Companies are majority owned by the non-profit Nakupuna Foundation, a certified Native Hawaiian Organization (NHO) with a mission to support the economic advancement of Native Hawaiians through culturally centered STEM educational programs, career opportunities, and services that prepare individuals to succeed professionally as part of a global, borderless talent pool.
Every small, large, and 8(a) business in the Nakupuna family operates as a vehicle of support for the Foundation, helping to realize its vision of a thriving Native Hawaiian workforce sought after for 21st century opportunities in science, technology, engineering, and math.
Our Work
The Nakupuna Companies specialize in delivering elegant solutions that create enduring, impactful outcomes for our customers.
Our Work
The Nakupuna Companies specialize in delivering elegant solutions that create enduring, impactful outcomes for our customers.
Our Logos
Our Logos
The Nakupuna sail is inspired by the spirit and sense of adventure of the original inhabitants of Hawai‘i who sailed throughout the Pacific Ocean. Their waʻa kalua (double hulled and double sail voyaging canoe) and successful crossing was the product of Polynesian intellect, ingenuity, and self-confidence. The Nakupuna sail is a symbol that connects our present to our past, and represents intelligence, perseverance, sustainability, and, above all, a will to thrive, not just to survive.
Hawaiian history is tied to the ocean, which offered Native Hawaiians a reliable source of food and a means to explore the world around them. The makau, or Hawaiian fishhook, in Na Aliʻi’s logo signifies the Hawaiian Islands’ connection to the ocean and our respect for the history of the Hawaiian people. The Nakupuna Companies operate under the belief that deep connections with customers, employees, and the Native Hawaiian Community can help in achieving prosperity for all.
