Key Investment Partners

Key Investment Partners, founded in 2018 and based in Denver, Colorado, is a venture capital firm that specializes in investments within the cannabis sector. Co-founded by Pete Karabas, Tiby Erdely, and Jordan Youkilis, the firm utilizes a systematic approach to screen, conduct due diligence, and execute investments in high-growth cannabis companies led by strong management teams. Key Investment Partners focuses on various sub-sectors, including business-to-business e-commerce, cannabis testing labs, data analytics, compliance software, and branded products. The firm manages multiple funds, including its 2020 and 2023 vintage funds, and aims to invest in both established and emerging companies across different stages of development, emphasizing opportunities that align with market trends and the evolving cannabis landscape.

Tiberio Erdely

Co-Founder and Partner

Tiby Erdely

Founding Partner

Pete Karabas

Co-Founder and Partner

Jordan Youkilis

Co-Founder and Partner

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springbig

Post in 2022
SpringBig, Inc. develops loyalty marketing and customer relationship management (CRM) software tailored for cannabis dispensaries and brands. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Boca Raton, Florida, the company offers a platform designed to enhance customer retention, boost revenue, and cultivate brand loyalty through targeted marketing campaigns. This platform enables merchants to implement loyalty programs and rewards, manage referral initiatives, and conduct brand advertising, all accessible via an online portal and mobile applications. SpringBig's technology solutions are specifically crafted to meet the unique needs of retailers in the cannabis sector.

Open Book Extracts

Series C in 2022
Open Book Extracts is a cGMP certified company specializing in the cultivation, processing, and manufacturing of premium plant-based products derived from hemp. The company focuses on producing broad-spectrum cannabinoid products that aim to harness the therapeutic benefits of hemp for various applications. Open Book Extracts offers a range of services, including white labeling, private labeling, and contract manufacturing, allowing businesses to procure raw materials and develop customized products that align with their brand identity.

Katalys

Debt Financing in 2021
Rev Ventures is a portfolio of digital companies that brings together brands and people to solve life's challenges. Our growing portfolio of web technologies, digital properties and partnerships allow us to drive performance for our partners and quality buying experience for consumers. Our wholly-owned subsidiary and flagship company RevOffers is an advertising network connects brands with publishers who are looking to generate advertising revenue.

Open Book Extracts

Series B in 2021
Open Book Extracts is a cGMP certified company specializing in the cultivation, processing, and manufacturing of premium plant-based products derived from hemp. The company focuses on producing broad-spectrum cannabinoid products that aim to harness the therapeutic benefits of hemp for various applications. Open Book Extracts offers a range of services, including white labeling, private labeling, and contract manufacturing, allowing businesses to procure raw materials and develop customized products that align with their brand identity.

Rev Ventures Group

Seed Round in 2021
Rev Ventures brings over 20 years of branding, communications, planning, media optimization, and revenue operations experience to the table. Rev Ventures Group, is a technology driven performance marketing ecosystem. RevOffers, is a wholly-owned subsidiary and flagship company of Rev Ventures Group. RevOffers is an advertising network that connects brands with publishers who are looking to generate advertising revenue.

Front Range Biosciences

Venture Round in 2020
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.

springbig

Series B in 2020
SpringBig, Inc. develops loyalty marketing and customer relationship management (CRM) software tailored for cannabis dispensaries and brands. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Boca Raton, Florida, the company offers a platform designed to enhance customer retention, boost revenue, and cultivate brand loyalty through targeted marketing campaigns. This platform enables merchants to implement loyalty programs and rewards, manage referral initiatives, and conduct brand advertising, all accessible via an online portal and mobile applications. SpringBig's technology solutions are specifically crafted to meet the unique needs of retailers in the cannabis sector.

BDSA

Series C in 2019
BDS is the indispensable source for cannabis industry data and insight. We provide actionable insights based on accurate information derived from millions of transactions that enables our clients (dispensaries, brands and growers) to make smart decisions that sustain their success.

Katalys

Seed Round in 2019
Rev Ventures is a portfolio of digital companies that brings together brands and people to solve life's challenges. Our growing portfolio of web technologies, digital properties and partnerships allow us to drive performance for our partners and quality buying experience for consumers. Our wholly-owned subsidiary and flagship company RevOffers is an advertising network connects brands with publishers who are looking to generate advertising revenue.

Leafwire

Seed Round in 2019
Leafwire, Inc. operates a networking platform for the cannabis industry that allows businesses to find funding, partners, and employees. Its platform enables the cannabis business community to connect, share information, and conduct business together. Leafwire, Inc. was formerly known as Leafwires, LLC and changed its name to Leafwire, Inc. in October 2020. The company was founded in 2016 and is based in Denver, Colorado.
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