Investors in the Cannabis Market

US Cannabis Companies Could ‘Ring the Bell’ at US Stock Markets Under New Bill

Bipartisan lawmakers filed legislation to provide U.S. cannabis businesses with access to traditional lending services and financing options.

The Cannabist Co. Achieves 70% Support For Agreement to Extend Senior Secured Notes Maturity Date

The cannabis company announced that additional holders of issued the Senior Notes entered into joinders to the definitive support agreement.

New York Cannabis Program Lands $150 Million Investment for CAURD Licensees

The private investment from Chicago Atlantic—for the state’s social equity operators—comes more than a year since Gov. Kathy Hochul proposed the fund.

2023 State of the Cannabis Cultivation Industry Research

The cannabis economy’s ups and downs can feel like a seesaw, and operators continue to chase profitability. But this year’s research uncovered notable positive takeaways.

The Highest Return

To build a viable business and attract the best investments, start by asking the right questions.

Verano Bets $5 Million to Enter Virginia Medical Market

The multistate cannabis operator entered into an agreement to acquire MedMen’s PhamaCann Virginia LLC, which has a license tied up in litigation.

Stake Your Claim

When outside investors come into the picture, early initiatives to protect your rights and ownership stake in a business are vital.

Year-to-Date, Cannabis REITs Provide Key Source of Financing for Businesses

In 2022, falling equity prices have had a chilling effect on capital raises, particularly on large equity issues, which have been confined to non-plant-touching sectors.

Illinois Social Equity Advocates, Business Leaders Call on State Officials to Allow Them to Begin Operations, Address Other Concerns in Market

In response, deputy Gov. Christian Mitchell said in a segment with Chicago PBS station WTTW that state officials are working to issue social equity loans to qualifying business owners. He also said he has heard differing opinions from licensees about selling business equity.

ESG: Not If, But When

Embedding environmental, social and governance tenets into the core business is a must for cannabis companies.

25 Investment Companies in the Cannabis Space

Capital raises remain highly competitive among cannabis companies. Here is a list of some of the investment firms that support the industry.

Solutions to Shared Problems

The challenges for plant-touching businesses working to produce top-quality and compliant products to best serve customers, all while navigating the constant hurdles from the federally illegal status of cannabis, can seem insurmountable.

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