Bengal Capital

Bengal Capital is a venture capital firm and hedge fund manager based in Los Angeles, California, established in 2006. Since 2013, it has focused on investments in the cannabis industry, providing both advisory resources and capital at seed and growth stages. The firm aims to foster long-term partnerships with its operating partners across various segments of the cannabis market. With additional offices in New York and Chicago, Bengal Capital seeks to align its investment strategy with the evolving needs of the cannabis sector while offering a multi-asset volatility arbitrage approach to its broader investment portfolio.

Gerald Derevyanny

Partner

Nicolle Dorsey

Partner and CFO

Josh Rosen

Managing Partner

Joshua Rosen

Managing Partner

Vinay Tolia

Partner

Past deals in Cannabis

Body and Mind

Post in 2024
Body and Mind Inc. is a multi-state cannabis operator, headquartered in Vancouver, Canada, with operations in Nevada, California, Arkansas, Ohio, and Illinois. The company cultivates, produces, processes, distributes, and retails medical and recreational cannabis products under its premium 'Body and Mind' brand. Its product portfolio includes packaged and grinded flower buds, concentrates, vaporizers, distillate oil cartridges, and infused edibles. The company operates dispensaries, such as ShowGrow San Diego, and manages others, like ShowGrow Long Beach. Body and Mind is committed to offering high-quality, hand-crafted, naturally grown products, ensuring optimal growing conditions through precise temperature and humidity control.

Body and Mind

Post in 2022
Body and Mind Inc. is a multi-state cannabis operator, headquartered in Vancouver, Canada, with operations in Nevada, California, Arkansas, Ohio, and Illinois. The company cultivates, produces, processes, distributes, and retails medical and recreational cannabis products under its premium 'Body and Mind' brand. Its product portfolio includes packaged and grinded flower buds, concentrates, vaporizers, distillate oil cartridges, and infused edibles. The company operates dispensaries, such as ShowGrow San Diego, and manages others, like ShowGrow Long Beach. Body and Mind is committed to offering high-quality, hand-crafted, naturally grown products, ensuring optimal growing conditions through precise temperature and humidity control.

Kikoko

Series A in 2019
Kikoko specializes in producing organic cannabis-infused herbal teas designed to provide healthier alternatives to pharmaceuticals and alcohol. The company offers a range of products formulated to address issues such as sleep, mood, pain, sexuality, and overall wellness. Utilizing organically sun-grown cannabis, organic adaptogenic herbs, and pure New Zealand Manuka honey, Kikoko aims to enhance the quality of life for consumers facing various health challenges.
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