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PathogenDx, Inc. specializes in innovative testing solutions for the botanical, food, and agricultural sectors. The company offers a range of nucleic acid microarray diagnostic assays that can test for multiple pathogens simultaneously, providing results in less than a day and significantly reducing costs compared to traditional testing methods. Its technologies include PathogenDx for pathogen detection, QuantX for quantifying key indicator organisms, and DetectX, a DNA-based platform for comprehensive pathogen testing. By streamlining the testing process, PathogenDx allows laboratories to bypass extensive sample preparation steps, enhancing efficiency and affordability. The company's solutions deliver real-time data on product quality, helping growers, processors, and producers maintain safety standards. Established in 2014 and headquartered in Scottsdale, Arizona, PathogenDx also operates an office in Tucson and collaborates with partners such as Icon Farms and Nationwide Laboratory Services, Inc.

Future State Brands, Inc. is a consumer goods and marketing company that specializes in the sale and distribution of cannabis and related products through a diverse portfolio of lifestyle and wellness brands. Established in 2014 and headquartered in Culver City, California, the company offers various brands, including PRØHBTD, a hemp beauty line called Hempath, the functional beverage platform Ceeby Dee’s, and the art-centric infused wearables brand The Patch Co. Additionally, it features the music-driven flower brand Heavy Grass. Future State Brands aims to transition cannabis products from the black market to mainstream retail environments.

The Arcview Group, LLC is an investment and research company focused on the legal cannabis industry, established in 2009 and headquartered in San Francisco, California. It connects investors with cannabis-related businesses and projects, facilitating financing through its network of members. The company supports a diverse range of cannabis sectors, including cultivation, retail, infused product manufacturing, and ancillary services such as LED lighting, compliance technology, and security solutions. Additionally, the Arcview Group offers resources like webinars and the Arcview Angel Network to help entrepreneurs raise capital and grow their businesses. Through its investment arm, the Arcview Collective Fund, the organization targets early-stage opportunities, making investments ranging from $50,000 to $250,000, leveraging the expertise of its members to cultivate innovation within the industry.

Conception Nurseries US, Inc. is a tissue culture company based in Roseville, California, with a laboratory located in Hillsboro, Oregon. Established in 2018, the company specializes in providing genetically certified cannabis clones to growers, offering a range of ready-to-grow plantlets, including heirloom strains and modern varieties. Conception Nurseries focuses on delivering cannabis plants that are disease-free and genetically identical to their parent plants, thereby minimizing the risk of contamination and ensuring consistent harvests. The company's offerings include custom profiles that enable earlier flowering, helping growers produce high-quality cannabis more efficiently.

NorCal Cannabis Company LLC, founded in 2016 and based in San Francisco, California, operates as a holding company focused on the cultivation, manufacturing, and retail of cannabis products. The company offers its products under several brand names, including OCCIDENTAL Hills, KINDRD, and 1lyfe. With a founding team that possesses over two decades of experience in cannabis cultivation and business management, NorCal Cannabis employs a vertical integration strategy to enhance production efficiency and retail distribution. The company aims to optimize its operations by leveraging insights from its relationships with licensed distributors and retailers across California, thereby integrating various industry segments to better understand the economics of the state's cannabis market.

MJ Freeway LLC is a software development company that specializes in providing comprehensive solutions for the cannabis industry, facilitating the entire production and distribution process from seed to sale. Founded in 2010 and based in Denver, Colorado, the company offers various products, including GrowTracker for cultivation management, MixTracker for manufacturing infused products, and GramTracker for dispensary inventory control. Their cloud-based MJ Platform is designed for diverse cannabis businesses, including retail, wholesale, and cultivation, and supports features such as inventory tracking, compliance reporting, and data analytics, which help clients streamline operations and adhere to regulations. In addition to software solutions, MJ Freeway provides a range of consulting services, hardware products, and support in areas like accounting, licensing, and business planning, serving over 2,000 clients both in the United States and internationally.

Prohbtd Media is a cannabis content and marketing company that operates a product development platform designed to support cannabis brands. The platform offers a range of services including video content, informational articles, and curated product reviews. By providing various formats such as series, newsletters, and reports, Prohbtd enables brands to disseminate product-related information and navigate global cannabis policies. Additionally, the company assists in developing marketing strategies, helping brands to expand their customer reach and enhance their market presence.