The Blinc Group
Seed Round in 2021
The Blinc Group, based in New York City, specializes in the design, development, and supply of premium cannabis vaping hardware. The company provides a curated selection of cartridges, batteries, ready-to-use vaporizers, and custom device development services to multi-state operators, licensed producers, and brands. Blinc enhances the value chain by offering a comprehensive suite of support services, including research and development, production, testing, standard operating procedures, training, and guidance on market strategies and brand communications. By maintaining full control over its supply chain, Blinc employs a unique process that allows its clients to deliver innovative, safe, and quality-controlled products to cannabis consumers globally.
The Blinc Group
Convertible Note in 2020
The Blinc Group, based in New York City, specializes in the design, development, and supply of premium cannabis vaping hardware. The company provides a curated selection of cartridges, batteries, ready-to-use vaporizers, and custom device development services to multi-state operators, licensed producers, and brands. Blinc enhances the value chain by offering a comprehensive suite of support services, including research and development, production, testing, standard operating procedures, training, and guidance on market strategies and brand communications. By maintaining full control over its supply chain, Blinc employs a unique process that allows its clients to deliver innovative, safe, and quality-controlled products to cannabis consumers globally.
Trym, Inc., established in 2017 and headquartered in Novato, California, specializes in developing and providing cannabis farm management and compliance software. The company's offerings include real-time monitoring of environmental factors such as light, temperature, humidity, and CO2, daily task notifications, task and workflow management, plant analytics, and automated Metrc reporting. By leveraging these tools, Trym empowers cannabis cultivators to make data-driven decisions, enhance operational efficiency, maintain product consistency, and ultimately grow their revenues.
Apex Trading
Seed Round in 2019
Apex Trading is a leading enterprise wholesale platform dedicated to the cannabis industry. Established in 2018 by three industry experts, the company aims to enhance profitability, improve staff efficiency, and foster better connections between producers and retail customers. Apex Trading offers a suite of tools designed specifically for cannabis producers, including inventory and order management, tasking, customer relationship management (CRM), email marketing, and custom storefront solutions. These features help streamline the wholesale process and empower sales and marketing teams. Since its inception, Apex Trading has expanded into 18 state markets and facilitated over 200,000 transactions between more than 500 brands and 2,500 retailers.
BDSA is a data analytics company that supplies retailers, manufacturers, brands, wholesalers, and investors with actionable insights into market share, consumer behavior, and retail sales. Its platform tracks cannabis market activity, providing real‑time sales data, consumer insights, and market forecasts. The company helps clients make informed decisions on product innovation, pricing, sales strategy, market expansion, and investment, aiming to increase profitability, revenue, and competitive advantage.
Flourish Software
Seed Round in 2019
Flourish Software, Inc. is a company that develops a comprehensive seed-to-sale tracking platform tailored for the cannabis and hemp industries. Established in 2016 and headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, with additional offices in Venice, California, and Bend, Oregon, Flourish offers a software as a service (SaaS) solution that assists cultivators, manufacturers, processors, and retailers in managing their operations effectively. The platform enables users to track products from seed to sale, oversee inventory management, and optimize manufacturing and distribution processes. Flourish also provides advanced analytics and reporting capabilities, allowing businesses to centralize critical data, automate workflows, and make informed, data-driven decisions. Formerly known as WMSight, LLC, the company rebranded to Flourish Software, Inc. in March 2019, reflecting its commitment to enhancing operational efficiency in the cannabis sector.
Weller is a cannabidiol-infused food and beverage company based in Boulder, Colorado, founded in 2017. The company focuses on wellness and positivity, offering a range of products, including sparkling water, that are designed to be clean, convenient, and enjoyable. Weller sells its products through various retail channels and online, aiming to provide customers with options that promote rejuvenation and health.