Althea Equity

Vangst is a staffing service dedicated to the cannabis industry, providing a digital platform known as Vangsters that connects job seekers with employers in this sector. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Denver, Colorado, Vangst offers a range of services including direct hire placements, on-demand employees, career fairs, and a job board tailored to cannabis-related roles. With a focus on matching candidates with the specific skills sought by cannabis and ancillary businesses, Vangst has earned the trust of leading brands in the industry. The company has successfully facilitated thousands of placements, leveraging its industry expertise and a strong community of talent to navigate the complex and evolving regulatory landscape. Vangst aims to streamline the recruitment process for both employers and job seekers within the cannabis market.

Headset Inc. operates a cannabis market intelligence platform that delivers real-time insights for producers, processors, and retailers in the cannabis industry. The company offers a suite of tools, including Headset Insights Pulse, designed to provide contextualized industry data at various category levels, enabling cannabis business owners, investors, and media professionals to analyze market trends over time. Their services include monitoring product and brand positioning, assessing competitive landscapes, and providing dispensaries and retailers with business intelligence for sales forecasting, inventory management, and brand oversight. Founded in 2015, Headset is based in Bellevue, Washington, and aims to empower industry operators to make informed decisions through comprehensive data analysis.