CanopyBoulder, established in 2014 and located in Boulder, Colorado, operates as a mentorship-driven seed-stage investment program specifically for startups within the cannabis industry. The firm concentrates on companies that produce ancillary products and services related to marijuana, hemp, and cannabidiol. In addition to its accelerator program, CanopyBoulder manages a venture fund dedicated to supporting businesses in the legal cannabis sector. Through its initiatives, CanopyBoulder aims to foster innovation and growth in the evolving landscape of the cannabis market.
Trym is a developer of farm management software specifically designed for cannabis cultivators. The software automates data collection through real-time sensors, allowing farmers to monitor cultivation data effectively. It offers tools for scheduling daily tasks, coordinating teams, and managing facilities, all aimed at enhancing operational efficiency. By leveraging this technology, cannabis growers can make informed decisions, maintain consistency in their operations, and ultimately increase their revenues and competitive edge in the market.
AMNESIA Media
Seed Round in 2020
AMNESIA Media is an influencer marketing company specializing in the cannabis industry, based in San Francisco, California, and established in 2018. The company partners with brands and a diverse range of influencers to develop engaging content aimed at elevating the cannabis market and fostering community awareness. By connecting brands with cannabis-friendly influencers and leveraging an artificial intelligence-driven marketing compliance platform, AMNESIA ensures that marketing efforts adhere to state regulations and social media guidelines. This platform enables cannabis marketers to minimize compliance risks while creating impactful content at scale. The company's mission is to help clients define their unique voice and aesthetic, facilitating audience growth and customer acquisition in a rapidly evolving industry.
Straight Hemp
Seed Round in 2020
Straight Hemp is a hemp bioceuticals company based in Denver, Colorado, specializing in the formulation, branding, and distribution of therapeutic hemp products. The company offers a range of essential oil products enriched with CBD and terpenes, developed by industry experts to ensure the capture of a full spectrum of bioactive compounds. Utilizing a proprietary extraction method, Straight Hemp emphasizes quality and authenticity in its offerings, providing users with access to effective CBD products at competitive prices. The company is committed to advancing its position in the natural products market through innovative practices and a focus on organic cultivation.
Weller
Seed Round in 2019
Weller is a cannabidiol-infused food and beverage company based in Boulder, Colorado, established in 2017. It focuses on wellness by offering a range of products designed to promote positivity and rejuvenation. Weller’s product line includes sparkling water, which is marketed as a clean and convenient option for consumers seeking both taste and health benefits. The company sells its products through retail stores and online, aiming to cater to customers looking for wellness-oriented alternatives in their consumption choices.
Zassy | By Creators. For Creators.
Pre Seed Round in 2019
Tuli Technologies, Inc. is a Newport Beach, California-based company that specializes in social commerce. Established in 2018, Tuli is developing an online retail application designed to create a unique shopping community for merchants, influencers, and consumers globally. The platform allows users to discover, recommend, and shop from thousands of merchants across various categories, including food, fashion, health, pets, interior design, and art. Tuli aims to enhance the shopping experience by providing a streamlined digital interface that fosters engagement among users and their preferred brands, while also encouraging connections with fellow shoppers.
Wurk
Seed Round in 2018
Wurk is the leader in HR, Payroll, and Payment technology servicing the fastest-growing emerging industry, cannabis! Wurk's proprietary Compliant Payment Cloud underwriters cannabis businesses enabling them to process payments for payroll, taxes, 401k, benefits, and more positioning Wurk as the largest payments processor in the industry. Their SaaS HCM Cloud provides Modern HR, Payroll, Time & Attendance, Scheduling accessible on any device, including tablets and mobile. Wurk's Intralytics Cloud (integration meets analytics) connects the industries leading technology providers allowing operators to combine and analyze data to inform mission-critical decisions. Wurk is also assembling this data to provide industry benchmarks to help operators compare their KPIs to the trends of the industry. Wurk's unique platform is proving that Human Capital Management, Workforce Management, and Payment technology providers can add significant value to their customers by focusing on their vertical-specific needs. Wurk was founded in August 2015 by Keegan Peterson. And it is headquartered in Denver, Colorado.
SparkPlug
Seed Round in 2018
SparkPlug provides performance management software specifically designed for the cannabis retail industry. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Boulder, Colorado, the company focuses on enhancing sales effectiveness at the point of sale. Its platform allows retailers and brands to incentivize retail salespeople through gamified commissions, contests, and personalized goals. Key features include point-of-sale integrations, automated sales reporting, commission tracking, and customizable prizes and rewards. By offering tools that motivate and engage sales employees, SparkPlug enables retailers to drive revenue and improve customer service in a competitive market.
Andia
Seed Round in 2018
Andia is a company based in Boulder, Colorado, founded in 2017, that focuses on developing a decentralized platform utilizing blockchain technology to ensure compliance for financial transactions related to cannabis products. The company aims to create an open market ecosystem that adheres to government regulations while facilitating compliance and regulatory mandates through the use of distributed ledgers. Additionally, Andia operates a cryptocurrency to enhance commerce between vendors and customers. The platform emphasizes the secure storage and access control of sensitive information, such as biometrics, ensuring that transactions are safe, secure, encrypted, and transparent for all users.
KNXIT
Seed Round in 2018
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Treatment X
Seed Round in 2018
Treatment X is a data analytics startup focused on advancing cannabis research and funding solutions. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in Boulder, Colorado, the company specializes in standardizing Patient-Reported Outcomes (PROs) to enhance medical treatment plans and reduce production costs for manufacturers. By providing a platform for research and development, Treatment X supports cannabis researchers in demonstrating the efficacy of cannabis as medicine. The company aims to empower patients with knowledge about effective cannabis use, while also assisting businesses in creating improved products. Treatment X positions itself as a vital resource for doctors, researchers, and cannabis manufacturers, committed to fostering sound data-driven practices in the cannabis industry.
Miele & Company
Seed Round in 2018
Miele & Co is a Miele events is an internet company that specialises in the field of events management.
Hello People Ops
Seed Round in 2018
Hello People Ops, Inc. is a start-up focused on developing an online platform designed to support businesses in their people operations. The platform offers on-demand crisis management assistance, as well as legal and structural operational support tailored for start-ups and mid-sized companies. By providing industry-proven policy and guideline templates, Hello People Ops aims to facilitate performance management, organizational design, and human resources management, allowing businesses to operate more efficiently and effectively.
Cannabis Big Data
Seed Round in 2017
Cannabis Big Data specializes in developing data analytics and business intelligence software tailored specifically for the cannabis industry. The platform integrates with various data sources, including point-of-sale and accounting systems, to provide comprehensive business management reports. These reports highlight areas where cannabis companies can enhance efficiency and boost revenue. By offering turn-key solutions, Cannabis Big Data enables enterprises to improve productivity and optimize their operations, ultimately contributing to increased sales and profitability within the competitive cannabis market.
Front Range Biosciences
Venture Round in 2017
Front Range Biosciences, Inc. is an agricultural biotech company specializing in the breeding and production of new plant varieties and seeds within the hemp, coffee, and cannabis sectors. Founded in 2015 and based in Lafayette, Colorado, with additional offices in Wisconsin, California, and Spain, the company employs tissue culture propagation techniques to enhance the efficiency and consistency of clone and seed production. Their Clean Stock program ensures a supply of disease- and pest-free plants, providing farmers with data-driven solutions to develop new cultivars with commercially relevant traits. Front Range Biosciences aims to modernize agriculture for cannabis and hemp, offering services that support cultivators in improving yields, minimizing disease risks, and creating innovative plant strains.
deepgreen
Seed Round in 2017
Deepgreen specializes in developing advanced artificial intelligence and computer vision technology tailored for agricultural equipment, with a focus on the cannabis industry. The company's automated API is designed to identify various issues affecting cannabis plants throughout their life cycle. This technology enables the early detection of plant gender, allowing for timely removal of unwanted plants, and identifies problems such as diseases, pests, molds, and nutrient deficiencies. By providing actionable recommendations for addressing these challenges, Deepgreen's solutions help users optimize the flavor and potency of their harvests, ultimately leading to reduced costs and increased profit margins.
Serene Green
Seed Round in 2017
Serene Green, Inc. is a wellness platform that focuses on enhancing employee engagement and productivity through a corporate wellness mobile application. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Boulder, Colorado, the company allows users to find and share natural locations suitable for cannabis cultivation while promoting healthy lifestyle choices. The platform enables users to gather personal wellness data and survey responses, incentivizing them to digitally document their health activities and earn rewards. By promoting a connection with nature and encouraging wellness practices, Serene Green aims to assist companies in the cannabis industry in fostering a healthier and more productive workforce.
WhoIsHappy
Seed Round in 2017
Who is Happy is a mobile platform created for cannabis consumers share their happiness around the world. The application works in a very simple manner: users that have just consumed cannabis simply presses a button, displaying a green radius of 1 kilometer on the map and visually indicating that the user is happy. Additionally the user can see other happy users in proximity, monitor individual country data, observe a ranking of the happiest countries in the world, and if the user desires, even receive information about their own happiness.
Estrohaze
Seed Round in 2017
EstroHaze, Inc. is a multimedia platform based in Brooklyn, New York, focused on supporting women of color in the legal cannabis industry. Founded in 2015, the platform offers a network of resources including career opportunities, lifestyle content, and articles that highlight the benefits of cannabis for women. EstroHaze aims to empower its users by providing access to valuable information and connections within the industry, while also featuring blogs and articles related to culture and business in the cannabis sector. Additionally, the company offers online advertising space to further engage its audience and promote relevant content.
PopCom
Seed Round in 2017
PopCom, Inc. is a company based in Columbus, Ohio, that designs and manufactures advanced vending machines for consumer products, particularly in regulated sectors such as pharmaceuticals, alcohol, tobacco, and cannabis. Founded in 2012 and rebranded in 2018, PopCom provides touchless vending solutions that utilize automated retail technology, including facial recognition and machine learning. This technology enables the machines to track transactions and generate live sales and product reports, offering deep consumer data and insights. By focusing on secure transactions, PopCom aims to enhance consumer engagement and streamline the purchasing process for a variety of products.
Canna Zoning
Seed Round in 2017
Canna Zoning operates an online platform that helps businesses navigate state and local marijuana zoning laws. The platform provides visualization tools to identify suitable areas for cannabis-related activities, including cultivation and storage. It also offers updates on changes to cannabis consumption laws, allowing users to stay informed about their legal obligations. By facilitating a better understanding of zoning regulations, Canna Zoning enables cannabis businesses to avoid potential legal issues and costly mistakes associated with compliance.
Bloom Automation
Seed Round in 2017
Bloom Automation, Inc. is a manufacturer of robotics specifically designed for the commercial cannabis industry. Established in 2016 and based in Woburn, Massachusetts, the company specializes in developing technology that automates the trimming and processing of cannabis plants after harvest. By utilizing advanced computer vision systems, Bloom Automation collaborates with growers, equipment manufacturers, and facility managers to enhance production efficiency. The company's solutions aim to streamline complex, labor-intensive tasks, allowing cultivators to reduce labor costs while improving the quality of their cannabis products. Through its innovative approach, Bloom Automation seeks to create significant value for its customers by transforming operational challenges into efficient, mechanized processes.
Snapp Digital
Convertible Note in 2017
Snapp Digital, LLC is a software company that specializes in advertisement control solutions for digital networks, particularly in the Digital-Out-Of-Home (DOOH) sector. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, the company provides a cloud-based platform that allows advertisement management teams to automate and streamline media buying processes. Snapp Digital's tools enable users to manage content, showcase available advertisement spaces, set pricing, and facilitate online transactions between network operators and advertisers. Additionally, the company offers applications that enhance its services, aiming to simplify operational tasks for digital signage networks while providing a comprehensive management solution for advertisement campaigns.
Croptimize
Seed Round in 2017
Croptimize is a software development company that provides an analytics platform aimed at optimizing energy efficiency within the agricultural sector, particularly in the cannabis industry. The platform integrates Internet of Things device connectivity and advanced data analytics to help farmers monitor and control their energy consumption. By utilizing machine learning, Croptimize enables users to optimize demand profiles and reduce operating expenses through effective rate structure management and utility incentives. This approach empowers growers to achieve measurable energy savings, ultimately promoting sustainability and conservation in their operations.
Dispenserly
Seed Round in 2017
Dispenserly is a provider of an online software platform intended to manage and monitor reviews to identify new opportunities and trends. The company's online software platform monitor all your reviews in one place, convert happy customers into promoters, gives real-time alerts and provides hosted feedback forms and helps dispensaries influence what customers say about them and where they say it by focusing on the sites that will help their business, enabling dispensaries collect, analyze, monitor, and monetize consumer or customer reviews.
420 Klean
Seed Round in 2017
420 Klean provides cleaning products and services intended to provide a cleaning kit for pipes, water bongs, and dab rigs. The company's cleaning products and services are for both consumer use and for cannabis cultivation and extraction facilities and the company provides all the products and training needed to keep a dispensary, cultivation and extraction facility compliant with product quality standards, enabling users to get cleaning supplies to enhance the enjoyment of their favorite smoke. It was founded in 2017 and is based in Steamboat Springs, Colorado.
BDTNDR
Seed Round in 2017
BDTNDR operates a brand-focused learning management system designed to connect cannabis brands with budtenders. The platform features built-in learning modules and resources aimed at training sales personnel and educating budtenders about various cannabis products available in the market. This approach empowers budtenders to better engage with brands and enhances their expertise on new products, ultimately leading to improved sales and trading in the cannabis industry.
Redfield Proctor
Seed Round in 2017
Redfield Proctor focuses on identifying and investing in opportunities within emerging industries, particularly in the cannabis sector. The company offers cannabis waste composting and management services, which assist businesses in the cannabis industry to reduce costs and manage waste effectively. Its services encompass soil rejuvenation, waste processing, recycling of plastic containers, and facility certification. Additionally, Redfield Proctor provides executive suite management and consulting services to pre-seed start-ups, helping them navigate early-stage challenges and positioning them for growth in their respective markets.
GreenScreens
Seed Round in 2017
GreenScreens specializes in providing digital signage solutions tailored for the legal cannabis market, enabling retailers and advertisers to effectively engage with their audiences. The company's platform integrates with in-store television and point-of-sale systems to offer features such as live updating menus, inventory management, and custom promotions. By streamlining inventory processes and enhancing brand visibility within retail environments, GreenScreens aims to improve customer experience and drive sales for cannabis retailers. Its services are designed to meet the unique needs of each client, ensuring a personalized approach to connecting with consumers in the evolving cannabis industry.
Virtugro
Seed Round in 2017
Virtugro Corporation specializes in developing automation solutions for indoor cultivation monitoring and tracking. Founded in 2016 and located in Silverthorne, Colorado, the company offers a cloud analytics platform that leverages IoT telemetry to capture local greenhouse measurements. This technology provides cultivators with real-time monitoring, alerting, and decision-making tools through user-friendly dashboards. By utilizing these solutions, cannabis growers can reduce waste and optimize their yields, ultimately enhancing profitability and ensuring a more consistent product.
Cannabis Quality Group
Seed Round in 2017
Cannabis Quality Group develops a cloud-based quality management software specifically designed for the cannabis industry. This software aims to streamline quality management processes, enhancing brand integrity and minimizing the risk of product recalls. By providing businesses with greater transparency and control over their complex supply chains, the company's solutions help mitigate risks associated with product quality and compliance.
Wurk
Seed Round in 2016
Wurk is the leader in HR, Payroll, and Payment technology servicing the fastest-growing emerging industry, cannabis! Wurk's proprietary Compliant Payment Cloud underwriters cannabis businesses enabling them to process payments for payroll, taxes, 401k, benefits, and more positioning Wurk as the largest payments processor in the industry. Their SaaS HCM Cloud provides Modern HR, Payroll, Time & Attendance, Scheduling accessible on any device, including tablets and mobile. Wurk's Intralytics Cloud (integration meets analytics) connects the industries leading technology providers allowing operators to combine and analyze data to inform mission-critical decisions. Wurk is also assembling this data to provide industry benchmarks to help operators compare their KPIs to the trends of the industry. Wurk's unique platform is proving that Human Capital Management, Workforce Management, and Payment technology providers can add significant value to their customers by focusing on their vertical-specific needs. Wurk was founded in August 2015 by Keegan Peterson. And it is headquartered in Denver, Colorado.
The Peak Beyond
Funding Round in 2016
The Peak Beyond, based in San Rafael, California, specializes in developing interactive retail solutions that leverage proprietary object recognition technology to enhance consumer engagement in various sectors, including cannabis, fashion, and spirits. Their innovative displays not only educate consumers but also collect behavioral data, streamline sales processes, and minimize customer wait times. By utilizing smart displays equipped with touch screen technology, The Peak Beyond aims to transform retail experiences, achieving significant sales increases for clients—up to 40% in smart stores and 60% with branded visual merchandising displays. The company addresses challenges such as brand visibility, operational costs, and consumer education, while also reducing staffing costs by 20% and facilitating point-of-sale marketing and self-checkout. With 150 deployed displays across various applications, The Peak Beyond has reached a cash flow positive status, reporting $32K monthly recurring revenue and $345K year-to-date, reflecting substantial growth. The company has garnered attention from industry leaders and is actively seeking to raise additional funding to expand its market presence and further enhance its product offerings.
GD Analytics
Seed Round in 2016
Marketing & analytics SaaS provider for cannabis dispensaries. We help dispensaries get more customers and increase profits by using best-in-class marketing tools and our custom built analytics & reporting platform, Butterfly™. Gupta Daniel combines experience in cannabis and technology sectors to bring dispensaries the best possible marketing and analytics software services available.
AcroVape
Seed Round in 2016
AcroVape LLC, based in Tucson, Arizona, specializes in the development and manufacturing of battery-powered vaporizers. Founded in 2014, the company offers a product known as Insta-Dab, which is designed to deliver a soft tasting and smooth hitting experience for both patients and connoisseurs. AcroVape focuses on enhancing the enjoyment of dabbing, catering to customers who seek a refined and pleasurable vaporization experience.
Printabowl
Seed Round in 2016
Printabowl LLC, founded in 2014 and headquartered in Seattle, Washington, specializes in the design, manufacture, and sale of ceramic elevation instrument pipes used for smoking. The company offers a range of products, including borosilicate glass slides, downstems, quartz bangers, and hard plastic snap-lock travel cases, all available through its online platform. With a focus on combining art and functionality, Printabowl utilizes 3D printing technology to create unique smoking accessories, allowing for customization and personalization. The company's innovative approach seeks to elevate the design and maturity of products within the cannabis industry, pushing the boundaries of traditional smoking accessories while ensuring enhanced functionality.
MyStrain
Seed Round in 2016
MyStrain Inc. is a company based in Palo Alto, California, that operates an online database aimed at enhancing consumer recognition of cannabis strains through unique symbols. Established in 2015, MyStrain collaborates with dispensaries to develop distinctive symbols for popular cannabis strains, facilitating easier identification for consumers. In addition to its symbol database, the company offers a range of products including glass jars, tin cases, cannabis containers, men's apparel, posters, and sticker sets. Through its innovative approach, MyStrain seeks to improve the presentation of cannabis products and strengthen brand awareness in the industry.
BluJays Brand
Seed Round in 2016
BluJays Brand specializes in the production of convenient disposable kits designed for rolling and storing herbs on the go. The company focuses on creating eco-friendly rolling packs that streamline the process of preparing and carrying herbs. Each kit includes essential components such as pre-rolled papers and designated storage for herbs, catering to the needs of consumers seeking a practical and sustainable solution for their rolling requirements. By combining functionality with environmental considerations, BluJays Brand aims to enhance the user experience for those who enjoy rolling herbs in a portable format.
Campfire
Seed Round in 2016
Campfire allows anyone to create and explore recreational activities happening near the user.
GrassPass
Seed Round in 2016
GrassPass is a United States-based company that provides a monthly subscription platform designed to enhance the experience of cannabis consumers. By offering an accessible membership program, GrassPass incentivizes dispensaries to attract new customers while delivering medicinal cannabis directly from farms to patients through a network of dispensaries. The app is tailored to fit various budgets and lifestyles, providing users with a location-rich experience that caters to their needs within the cannabis market. This innovative approach positions GrassPass as a pioneer in the industry, making it easier for consumers to access cannabis products and for dispensaries to grow their customer base.
Stashbox
Funding Round in 2016
Stashbox, LLC is an e-commerce company based in Jacksonville, Florida, that specializes in monthly subscription boxes tailored for cannabis consumers. Founded in 2015, the company curates and distributes customized boxes filled with a variety of smoking and lifestyle products, including pipes, rolling papers, apparel, munchies, novelty items, cleaning products, and storage containers. By utilizing lifestyle data, Stashbox aims to enhance the customer experience by delivering products that align with individual smoking preferences and habits. Through partnerships with various brands, Stashbox effectively markets these products to the appropriate consumer segments, fostering a community around legal and regulated smoking practices.
Wurk
Seed Round in 2016
Wurk is the leader in HR, Payroll, and Payment technology servicing the fastest-growing emerging industry, cannabis! Wurk's proprietary Compliant Payment Cloud underwriters cannabis businesses enabling them to process payments for payroll, taxes, 401k, benefits, and more positioning Wurk as the largest payments processor in the industry. Their SaaS HCM Cloud provides Modern HR, Payroll, Time & Attendance, Scheduling accessible on any device, including tablets and mobile. Wurk's Intralytics Cloud (integration meets analytics) connects the industries leading technology providers allowing operators to combine and analyze data to inform mission-critical decisions. Wurk is also assembling this data to provide industry benchmarks to help operators compare their KPIs to the trends of the industry. Wurk's unique platform is proving that Human Capital Management, Workforce Management, and Payment technology providers can add significant value to their customers by focusing on their vertical-specific needs. Wurk was founded in August 2015 by Keegan Peterson. And it is headquartered in Denver, Colorado.
Front Range Biosciences
Seed Round in 2016
Front Range Biosciences, Inc. is an agricultural biotech company specializing in the breeding and production of new plant varieties and seeds within the hemp, coffee, and cannabis sectors. Founded in 2015 and based in Lafayette, Colorado, with additional offices in Wisconsin, California, and Spain, the company employs tissue culture propagation techniques to enhance the efficiency and consistency of clone and seed production. Their Clean Stock program ensures a supply of disease- and pest-free plants, providing farmers with data-driven solutions to develop new cultivars with commercially relevant traits. Front Range Biosciences aims to modernize agriculture for cannabis and hemp, offering services that support cultivators in improving yields, minimizing disease risks, and creating innovative plant strains.
Quantified Vapor
Seed Round in 2016
Quantified Vapor, LLC provides qVapor, an electronic cigarette that monitors nicotine intake and transmits data to smartphones for smokers.
STASHLOGIX
Seed Round in 2016
STASHLOGIX makes thoughtful, secure, and discreet locking cannabis stash bags designed for style an child-safety.
Quantified Vapor
Seed Round in 2016
Quantified Vapor, LLC provides qVapor, an electronic cigarette that monitors nicotine intake and transmits data to smartphones for smokers.
Gram Research
Seed Round in 2016
Gram Research is a health and wellness company operating within the cannabis industry, focused on developing innovative consumption solutions. Its flagship product is designed to count and track cannabis consumption in real time, promoting responsible use while collaborating with consumers and regulatory bodies to foster standardization in the sector. In addition to its cannabis initiatives, the company also addresses nicotine consumption through the development of an electronic cigarette that aims to benefit public health by providing a safer alternative to traditional smoking. A portion of each purchase contributes to medical research, reflecting the company's commitment to making a positive impact on health and well-being.
Front Range Biosciences
Seed Round in 2016
Front Range Biosciences, Inc. is an agricultural biotech company specializing in the breeding and production of new plant varieties and seeds within the hemp, coffee, and cannabis sectors. Founded in 2015 and based in Lafayette, Colorado, with additional offices in Wisconsin, California, and Spain, the company employs tissue culture propagation techniques to enhance the efficiency and consistency of clone and seed production. Their Clean Stock program ensures a supply of disease- and pest-free plants, providing farmers with data-driven solutions to develop new cultivars with commercially relevant traits. Front Range Biosciences aims to modernize agriculture for cannabis and hemp, offering services that support cultivators in improving yields, minimizing disease risks, and creating innovative plant strains.
Yobi
Seed Round in 2016
We simplify business processes for our customers. Our sophisticated, user-friendly software streamlines and automates inventory management at all levels—from production to retail—helping owners grow their businesses by making their lives easier and taking the headaches out of compliance, reporting, and inventory management.
Direct Cannabis Network
Seed Round in 2016
Direct Cannabis Network is a digital media company established in 2015 by Adelia Carrillo, dedicated to serving the cannabis industry's entrepreneurial community. The company profiles startups, entrepreneurs, and innovative companies within the sector, creating a platform for professionals and a supportive community for entrepreneurs. Its digital news network delivers timely information and updates on the latest technologies and developments, ensuring that members of the cannabis industry remain informed and connected.
Lodestone Data Technologies
Seed Round in 2016
Lodestone Data Technologies LLC is a Denver-based company established in 2016 that specializes in developing inventory and grow management solutions utilizing radio-frequency identification (RFID) technology tailored for the cannabis industry. The company's platform provides item-level intelligence, which aids commercial growers in managing the complexities of cannabis cultivation. By automating inventory processes and capturing detailed data on plants' growth cycles from clone to harvest, Lodestone's solutions enable cultivators to reduce labor costs, minimize human error, and enhance operational efficiency.
iDro
Angel Round in 2016
iDro Inc. specializes in developing hydroponic systems designed for home cultivation of cannabis and vegetables. The company’s innovative indoor gardening appliance utilizes advanced sensors and actuators to monitor and manage essential growth conditions, including water levels, nutrient concentrations, pH balance, temperature, humidity, and CO2 levels. Users are required to simply indicate what they are growing and add water approximately every two weeks, allowing even those without prior gardening knowledge to successfully cultivate plants. Additionally, iDro offers a user-friendly application that educates users on effective gardening practices and enables them to track their plants' progress. The integration of artificial intelligence further enhances the system, optimizing growth conditions to yield higher quality harvests over time. Headquartered in Colorado Springs, Colorado, iDro aims to simplify indoor gardening while promoting sustainable practices.
SPARE CS
Seed Round in 2016
Spare CS, Inc., founded in 2013 and headquartered in Santa Monica, California, develops and operates a mobile banking platform that facilitates convenient access to cash from virtual currency. The application enables regular businesses, merchants, and financial institutions to dispense cash directly from their registers to consumers. This service aims to streamline the money-moving process, reducing inefficiencies and enhancing transactions for both businesses and customers. By providing secure access to cash, Spare CS addresses a critical need in the evolving landscape of digital finance.
Wurk
Pre Seed Round in 2016
Wurk is the leader in HR, Payroll, and Payment technology servicing the fastest-growing emerging industry, cannabis! Wurk's proprietary Compliant Payment Cloud underwriters cannabis businesses enabling them to process payments for payroll, taxes, 401k, benefits, and more positioning Wurk as the largest payments processor in the industry. Their SaaS HCM Cloud provides Modern HR, Payroll, Time & Attendance, Scheduling accessible on any device, including tablets and mobile. Wurk's Intralytics Cloud (integration meets analytics) connects the industries leading technology providers allowing operators to combine and analyze data to inform mission-critical decisions. Wurk is also assembling this data to provide industry benchmarks to help operators compare their KPIs to the trends of the industry. Wurk's unique platform is proving that Human Capital Management, Workforce Management, and Payment technology providers can add significant value to their customers by focusing on their vertical-specific needs. Wurk was founded in August 2015 by Keegan Peterson. And it is headquartered in Denver, Colorado.
VaporSlide
Seed Round in 2016
At Vapor Slide they're dedicated to producing cleaner, more effective, more convenient ways to use concentrates. They combine the best cartridge tech with the best battery tech to give consumers the most versatile and reliable pen vaporizer on the market today. The Vapor Slide V-1 is a high-quality, durable, dual-purpose vaporizer that works either independently or with a water-pipe. It's small and discrete with a robust feel, larger battery, pass through USB charging and higher amperage making Vapor Slide the perfect hybrid between pen vaporizer and dab.
Traffic Roots
Seed Round in 2016
Traffic Roots LLC operates an advertising platform known as TrafficRoots, which caters specifically to advertisers and publishers in the cannabis and vape sectors. The platform enables advertisers to access a variety of cannabis-friendly sites and utilize advanced targeting features, including geographic and demographic filters, to effectively reach their target audience and achieve cost-per-acquisition goals. It also offers tools for real-time conversion tracking, campaign creation across multiple formats, and audience retargeting, alongside precise user capping and budget management. For publishers, Traffic Roots provides diverse web and mobile formats for monetizing their traffic, along with the capability to generate detailed real-time statistics on their advertising performance. Based in San Diego, California, Traffic Roots aims to enhance marketing reach and return on investment through programmatic advertising solutions.
WeGrow
Seed Round in 2016
A community built to foster interaction and empower home cultivators. We make home cultivation accessible for the most novice grower by bringing a community together to measure, share, and discover craft cannabis. Why WeGrow? When WeGrow founder Mason Levy began researching cannabis, he was immediately intrigued with its incredible versatility - abilities ranging from treating insomnia, depression, and arthritis to promoting self-examination, inspiring creativity, and catalyzing laughter. Evidence from respected institutions, including the British Journal of Cancer and the National Cancer Institute, suggest cannabis can prevent, shrink, and possibly eliminate tumors entirely. All of these amazing medicinal and wellness benefits stem from A PLANT that grows on every continent except Antarctica. Everyone should have an accessible and easy way to grow the strains of cannabis that are best suited for them. WeGrow simplifies the learning process, eliminating the need for exhaustive written and online searches, reading countless forums, and battling hundreds of conflicting opinions. The app and its companion real-time educational modules guide the novice user through the germination, vegetative, flowering, and harvesting stages of growing cannabis. WeGrow uses Elle, the WeGrow Growbot™, to personalize the educational experience, and teach users how to grow cannabis through conversations. The heart of WeGrow is education, community, and empowerment. The WeGrow mobile platform allows growers to tap into the collective knowledge of the community, making learning to grow cannabis easy, accessible, and fun for everyone. WeGrow is an entire growing community and knowledge base right in your pocket.
Trellis Research Group
Seed Round in 2016
Trellis Research Group is dedicated to empowering consumers in the emerging cannabis marketplace by providing essential knowledge for informed purchasing decisions. The organization focuses on enhancing transparency within the cannabis industry, promoting safer products and sound industry practices. By delivering scientifically validated research and product testing services, Trellis Research Group offers accurate information on cannabis accessories, products, and methods. Their commitment to transparency aims to establish higher standards in the cannabis marketplace, ensuring that consumers can make educated choices while fostering accountability among industry players.
Pen Simple
Seed Round in 2016
PenSimple is a revolutionary herb grinder and portable storage vault that makes your ground herbs accessible at the push of a button. PenSimple allows to store up to three grams of ground herbs ready to go at the push of a button. Never experience sticky fingers or a spilled grinder again with the secure and efficient design of PenSimple.
Ananas
Seed Round in 2015
Ananas, Inc. is based in Boulder, Colorado, and specializes in the manufacturing of medical cannabis vaporizers. The company focuses on creating advanced vaporizers that incorporate proprietary hardware and software to accurately control cannabis consumption. Ananas' products feature precise temperature control, automated dosage regulation, and consumption tracking, utilizing innovative induction technology to ensure patients can inhale cannabinoid medications in carefully regulated amounts.
Tradiv
Seed Round in 2015
Tradiv, Inc. operates an online wholesale marketplace specifically designed for the cannabis industry, facilitating transactions among cultivators, infused product manufacturers, and dispensaries. Established in 2014 and based in San Marcos, California, Tradiv's platform streamlines the wholesale trade of cannabis products and services, making it efficient and secure. By providing a network that connects growers with retailers, Tradiv enables businesses to reduce costs and improve logistical operations through responsive transportation solutions.
Twocubes
Seed Round in 2015
Twocubes Inc. is a media and technologies company focused on emerging markets, specifically within the legal cannabis industry. The company has developed an e-commerce platform that facilitates the purchase of legal cannabis for both medicinal and recreational use. This platform is designed to create, curate, and promote content that emphasizes the healthy and responsible use of cannabis, addressing the needs and interests of consumers in this growing sector. By combining media and technology, Twocubes aims to enhance customer engagement and support the evolving landscape of the cannabis market.
PotGuide
Seed Round in 2015
PotGuide.com is an online platform dedicated to assisting users in navigating the landscape of legalized marijuana. It offers a comprehensive directory of dispensaries and delivery services, along with information on cannabis-friendly accommodations, events, and activities. The platform focuses on educating consumers by providing accessible legal information and facilitating connections between users and service providers in the cannabis industry. Additionally, PotGuide allows individuals to browse cannabis deals and explore various brands and products, making it a valuable resource for both newcomers and experienced users in the cannabis market.
STASHLOGIX
Seed Round in 2015
STASHLOGIX makes thoughtful, secure, and discreet locking cannabis stash bags designed for style an child-safety.
Healthy Headie Lifestyle
Seed Round in 2015
Healthy Headie Lifestyle, Inc. is a company based in Boulder, Colorado, established in 2013, that specializes in the sales and service of in-home vaporizers. The company offers a range of products including portable and tabletop vaporizers, cannabis storage bags, and various accessories designed to enhance the cannabis consumption experience. By focusing on convenience and style, Healthy Headie Lifestyle aims to make cannabis consumption more trendy and accessible. The company also promotes a culture of conscious consumption, sustainability, and responsibility, reflecting its commitment to a responsible lifestyle.
Ask The Pot Scientist
Seed Round in 2015
Ask The Pot Scientist is an online platform that offers information and answers to questions related to cannabis consumption and production. The platform aims to assist users in navigating the complexities of the cannabis industry by addressing common inquiries and sharing best business practices. By focusing on education and clarity, Ask The Pot Scientist provides valuable insights to individuals seeking knowledge about marijuana and its various applications.
Leafcart
Seed Round in 2015
Leafcart Inc is a mobile marketplace application based in Boulder, Colorado, that facilitates the discovery, purchase, and sale of smoking accessories and cultivation supplies. The platform serves as a premier B2B marketplace, connecting quality counter-culture manufacturers, suppliers, retailers, and wholesalers. By providing a centralized venue for these transactions, Leafcart aims to streamline the buying and selling process within the industry, catering to the needs of various stakeholders involved in the counter-culture market.
Hemp Business Journal
Seed Round in 2015
Providing data and market intelligence on the hemp and cannabis industry. Acquired by New Frontier Data (2018).
Compliant Cannabis
Seed Round in 2015
Compliant Cannabis is serious about seed-to-sale software, the set of tools used by cannabis businesses to make their businesses compliant with state regulations and remain profitable. Balancing stringent compliance requirements and realizing profits is job number one of the cannabis entrepreneur. They don’t get to grow the best medicine if they’re out of money. They can’t sell premium infused products if they’re out of a license. Our team asked key managers in dispensaries in Boulder, Denver, and Colorado Springs about their inventory management software. We heard that the available tools were hard to use, time consuming, and unexpectedly out of service too frequently. Imagine that a dispensary’s system goes down for even just 15 minutes on a big Friday. Employees are forced to use a paper ticket, which costs customers, and invites human error. 75% of decision makers we surveyed want to switch their software next year, and many of them will switch to Compliant Cannabis.
Twocubes
Seed Round in 2015
Twocubes Inc. is a media and technologies company focused on emerging markets, specifically within the legal cannabis industry. The company has developed an e-commerce platform that facilitates the purchase of legal cannabis for both medicinal and recreational use. This platform is designed to create, curate, and promote content that emphasizes the healthy and responsible use of cannabis, addressing the needs and interests of consumers in this growing sector. By combining media and technology, Twocubes aims to enhance customer engagement and support the evolving landscape of the cannabis market.
Elevate Accessories
Seed Round in 2015
Elevate Accessories LLC is a Denver-based company specializing in the design and manufacture of high-quality smoking accessories. Founded in 2015, the company offers a range of products, including bubblers, dugout kits, pipes, joint tips, and leather cases, aimed at providing customers with durable and stylish options for their smoking needs. Elevate Accessories focuses on creating heirloom-quality items that are built to last, while also promoting environmentally friendly, biodegradable materials in their product offerings. The company distributes its products through a network of resellers and online platforms, ensuring accessibility for customers seeking premium smoking accessories.
Grownetics
Seed Round in 2015
Grownetics, Inc. is a company that specializes in developing integrated software and hardware tools aimed at optimizing cultivation practices for growers, farmers, and botanists. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Boulder, Colorado, Grownetics provides a comprehensive platform that combines crop analytics, machine learning, and automation to enhance controlled environment agriculture. Its offerings include advanced features such as three-dimensional microclimate mapping, remote management, and individual plant tracking, which enable users to improve the quality and yield of food products and medicines while minimizing risks and saving time. The company’s community-based approach also encourages the sharing of cultivation tips, further supporting measurable improvements in agricultural productivity.
LEAF
Seed Round in 2015
LEAF is a smart home appliance that enables users to grow medicinal plants, food, and herbs at home with ease. The system automates the growing process by managing essential environmental factors, including nutrients, lighting, pH levels, and temperature, ensuring optimal conditions for plant growth. With its integrated technology, LEAF connects to smartphones, allowing users to monitor and control their growing environment remotely, streamlining the cultivation of high-quality plants. The company is based in Boulder, Colorado, and focuses on making home gardening accessible and convenient for individuals.
The Herbalista Set
Seed Round in 2015
The Herbalista Set, Inc. is a nature-based lifestyle brand based in Boulder, Colorado, that focuses on creating self-care products for women. The company offers a diverse range of items, including bath and body products, home goods, jewelry, and various curiosities, all designed to enhance self-care rituals. Incorporating elements of the cannabis plant such as hemp and CBD, the products aim to promote healing, creativity, and transformation while showcasing cannabis as a versatile and beneficial resource. Notably, the offerings contain no THC and are set to be available for purchase across all 50 states.
BDSA
Seed Round in 2015
BDSA is an analytics platform focused on the cannabis market, offering business intelligence and market insights to various stakeholders, including retailers, manufacturers, brands, wholesalers, and investors. The company provides tools for tracking retail sales, understanding consumer behavior, and forecasting market trends, which help clients make informed decisions regarding product innovation, pricing strategies, and market expansion. By delivering actionable insights, BDSA enables its clients to enhance profitability, boost revenues, and improve their competitive positioning within the industry.
STASHLOGIX
Seed Round in 2015
STASHLOGIX makes thoughtful, secure, and discreet locking cannabis stash bags designed for style an child-safety.
Highest Reward
Seed Round in 2015
Highest Reward specializes in providing human resource services tailored to the cannabis industry. The company offers an independent HR department that simplifies the complexities of human resource management, making it a more efficient and cost-effective process for businesses in this sector. By eliminating paperwork and ensuring regulatory compliance, Highest Reward allows companies to focus on their core operations. Their team of dedicated HR professionals possesses a deep understanding of the unique challenges faced by cannabis businesses, enabling them to deliver solutions that meet specific industry needs.
PotGuide
Seed Round in 2015
PotGuide.com is an online platform dedicated to assisting users in navigating the landscape of legalized marijuana. It offers a comprehensive directory of dispensaries and delivery services, along with information on cannabis-friendly accommodations, events, and activities. The platform focuses on educating consumers by providing accessible legal information and facilitating connections between users and service providers in the cannabis industry. Additionally, PotGuide allows individuals to browse cannabis deals and explore various brands and products, making it a valuable resource for both newcomers and experienced users in the cannabis market.
Glasshous
Seed Round in 2015
Glasshous is an online platform specializing in high-end cannabis accessories, catering to the needs of modern cannabis consumers. The company operates a curated e-commerce boutique that features a wide range of smoke and vape accessories, aiming to provide a shopping experience that aligns with contemporary cannabis culture. By focusing on quality and modern design, Glasshous seeks to change perceptions surrounding cannabis use and ensure that customers receive the best service in the online cannabis accessory market.
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