The Cannabis industry involves the cultivation, production, and sale of cannabis and cannabis-derived products for medicinal, recreational, and industrial purposes.
The global cannabis market was valued at approximately $20.5 billion in 2020 and is projected to reach $90.4 billion by 2026, growing at a CAGR of 28.0%.
The growth of this industry is driven by the increasing legalization and acceptance of cannabis for medicinal and recreational use, advancements in cultivation and extraction technologies, and the growing demand for cannabis-based products.
The cannabis industry has a significant impact on society by providing new medical treatments, creating jobs, and generating tax revenue. Medicinal cannabis is used to treat various conditions, including chronic pain, epilepsy, multiple sclerosis, and anxiety, providing patients with an alternative to traditional pharmaceuticals.
Recreational cannabis offers consumers a legal and regulated option for adult use, reducing the illegal market and associated criminal activities.
The industrial use of cannabis, particularly hemp, includes the production of textiles, biofuels, and construction materials, promoting sustainability and innovation.
The COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated the growth of the cannabis industry, as consumers seek alternative wellness products and governments recognize the economic potential of cannabis legalization.
However, the industry faces challenges related to regulatory compliance, stigma, and the need for research on the long-term effects of cannabis use.
Despite these challenges, the potential benefits of cannabis innovations are significant, and continued investment and policy support are essential for driving growth in this sector. As the cannabis industry continues to evolve, it will play a crucial role in shaping the future of medicine, recreation, and industrial applications, promoting economic development and societal well-being.
New York City, U.S.A.
Cannabis • Food & Beverage • Medical Devices (& Hospital Services) • Healthcare (& Wellness) • Life Science
Merida Capital Partners is a private equity investment firm targeting fundamental growth and development of the cannabis industry. Their investment emphasis focuses on cultivation technologies, products and services associated with the evolution of cannabis as an agricultural product, a natural plant-based medicine, a constituent in pharmaceutical formulations, and a recreational consumer product.
Bellevue Washington - California, U.S.A.
Software (Web Marketplace Saas..) • PropTech • Other • IT (& TMT) • BioTech • Businesses Solutions • FinTech (& Financials services) • Hardware (& Manufacturing) • Energy • Retail (& E-Commerce) • IoT (& Wearables) • CleanTech • A.I. (& Big Data) • HealthTech (& Fitness) • Cannabis • Gaming (& eSports) • Cloud Services (& Infrastructure) • Logistics (& Distribution) • Medical Devices (& Hospital Services) • Robotics • Real Estate (& Construction) • Healthcare (& Wellness) • LegalTech • Mobility • Consumer
Vulcan Capital is a private equity and venture capital firm and investment arm of Paul Allen based in Seattle, Washington. The firm focuses on investing in all stages of corporate development through leveraged buyouts, growth capital, turnarounds and early-stage venture capital. The firm invests in the financial services, internet technology, life sciences, media, communication and consumer sectors. It was established in 2003 and operates as an investment arm of Vulcan.
New York City - Tel Aviv, U.S.A.
Software (Web Marketplace Saas..) • IT (& TMT) • Media • Education • BioTech • Businesses Solutions • FinTech (& Financials services) • HealthTech (& Fitness) • Cannabis • Gaming (& eSports) • Analytics • Cloud Services (& Infrastructure) • Material Science • Medical Devices (& Hospital Services) • Aerospace (& Defense) • Healthcare (& Wellness) • Investment Management • Life Science • Oncology • Consumer • Pharmaceutical (& Medicine)
Deerfield Management is a venture capital firm which specializes in seed, early stage and later stage investments. The firm invests in the healthcare, pharmaceutical and biotechnology sectors. The firm is based in New York, New York with additional offices in Shanghai, China and Epalinges, Switzerland.
Massachusetts, United States
Software (Web Marketplace Saas..) • PropTech • Other • IT (& TMT) • Hospitality (& Events) • Media • Education • BioTech • AgroTech • Businesses Solutions • FinTech (& Financials services) • Hardware (& Manufacturing) • Energy • Retail (& E-Commerce) • Sales (& Marketing) • Cosmetics (& Fashion) • Entertainment (& Sports) • IoT (& Wearables) • CleanTech • A.I. (& Big Data) • HealthTech (& Fitness) • Cannabis • Blockchain (& Cryptos) • Web Security (& Privacy) • Gaming (& eSports) • Advertising • Analytics • AR/VR • Autonomous vehicles (& Cars) • Cloud Services (& Infrastructure) • Developer tools • Future Of Work • Food & Beverage • GovTech • Human Resources • Impact • Insurance (& InsurTech) • Local commerce • Logistics (& Distribution) • Material Science • Medical Devices (& Hospital Services) • Messaging • Payments • Robotics • Mobile Apps • Aerospace (& Defense) • Real Estate (& Construction) • SaaS
Partner at Square Peg Capital
Partner at Square Peg Capital
Seattle, U.S.A.
IT (& TMT) • CleanTech • Cannabis
Element 8 is a member organization of private and accredited angel investors. The firm invests in early stage companies operating in the clean technology, energy and information technology sectors. It is based in Seattle, Washington and was founded in 2006.
New York City, U.S.A.
Software (Web Marketplace Saas..) • IT (& TMT) • FinTech (& Financials services) • Cannabis • Advertising • Investment Management • Mobile • Oil & Gas (& Mining)
Canrock Ventures is an technology focused venture capital firm and incubator located in Long Island, NY. Canrock takes a 40-80% equity stake for early investment ($500k-$1.5m), making it possible to reach 5-10x target returns. Since its inception, Canrock has raised over $400 million for startup companies, with 20 exits and attaining a total market value of $4.1 billion.
Seattle, Washington, U.S.A.
Software (Web Marketplace Saas..) • IT (& TMT) • Education • BioTech • Businesses Solutions • FinTech (& Financials services) • Hardware (& Manufacturing) • HealthTech (& Fitness) • Cannabis • Food & Beverage • Logistics (& Distribution) • Medical Devices (& Hospital Services) • Investment Management • Mobile
Montlake Capital is a growth equity investment firm based in Seattle, Washington. The firm invests in the consumer and business products and services, financial services and technology sectors located in the Western United States, with a preference for the Pacific Northwest and Rocky Mountains.
Dallas, U.S.A.
CleanTech • Cannabis
Alturus Strategic Capital Partners is a Dallas, Texas based strategic capital provider that focuses on middle-market companies. The firm invests in business services, consumer, distribution and logistics, energy services and specialty manufacturing sectors.
Dallas, U.S.A.
Other • BioTech • Energy • CleanTech • Cannabis • Life Science • Oncology
Lincoln Property is a real estate firm engaged in asset & property management, construction management, development and build-to-suit services, investments/acquisitions, and landlord representation. The firm operates in the United States and Europe.
Chicago, U.S.A.
Hardware (& Manufacturing) • Cannabis • Real Estate (& Construction) • Healthcare (& Wellness)
Granite Hall Partners, LLC is a private fund of funds manager which creates alternative investment vehicles for institutional and high net worth investors. It is based in Chicago, Illinois. The firm was stablished in 2000, as Sports Venture Partners. It was later re-branded as Granite Hall Partners in 2008. The firm currently manages multi-manager funds in the following categories: leveraged buyouts, private real estate, alternative credit and hedge funds. It primarily invests in United States, Europe and Asia.