Entourage Effect Capital

Ask Hoodie is a leading provider of cannabis products, operating the largest single source of such products globally, with over 13,000 locations and more than 3.5 million products available. The company focuses on delivering operational insights tailored for cannabis businesses, leveraging extensive experience in the industry alongside e-commerce intelligence and market measurement. By offering a comprehensive analytics platform, Ask Hoodie empowers clients to gain a competitive edge through enhanced data insights, enabling them to make informed decisions and drive growth. This approach allows businesses to concentrate on their core operations while benefiting from timely and actionable market intelligence.

Botanica Seattle specializes in the production of natural and handmade cannabis edibles. Its products include mixed fruit chews, chocolate pattie, infused cannabis oil, and cannabis mint made from an alcohol-based extraction process with multiple stages of quality control to guarantee accurate and consistent dosing during final formulation, enabling people to enjoy the taste of handmade cannabis product. The company was founded in 2013 and is headquartered in Seattle, Washington.

Cookies Inc., is a cannabis brand, which currently has 7 dispensaries in California, 1 in Detroit.

BioLumic develops light signals that activate plant growth and unlock the natural genetic potential of crops. The company's photogenics platform leverages innovation in plant science, light technology and genetic insights. Demonstrated results include higher yield, improved vigor, increased disease and pest resistance, and improvements in crops composition. These results have been across a variety of seeds and seedling: soybean, cannabis and vegetable and fruit crops. It is a clean technology that does not require the use of chemicals or amendments. BioLumic is a private company and was founded in 2013.

Ask Hoodie is a leading provider of cannabis products, operating the largest single source of such products globally, with over 13,000 locations and more than 3.5 million products available. The company focuses on delivering operational insights tailored for cannabis businesses, leveraging extensive experience in the industry alongside e-commerce intelligence and market measurement. By offering a comprehensive analytics platform, Ask Hoodie empowers clients to gain a competitive edge through enhanced data insights, enabling them to make informed decisions and drive growth. This approach allows businesses to concentrate on their core operations while benefiting from timely and actionable market intelligence.

Phylos is a crop science company focused on the advancement of hemp and cannabis through molecular genetics and computational biology. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Portland, Oregon, Phylos conducts genomic research to develop diverse traits in cannabis, providing growers with pure, uniform, and vigorous seeds and clones. The company offers a range of tools and services designed to assist cannabis growers in understanding their genetic options, evaluating new varieties, and fostering business growth. By integrating modern scientific techniques, Phylos aims to enhance the next generation of hemp and cannabis cultivation.

Cellibre is a cellular agriculture company that turns cells into specialized, sustainable factories for the manufacture of globally significant products at scale.

Hound Labs, Inc. is a company based in Oakland, California, that specializes in developing advanced breath testing technologies to address public health and safety concerns. Founded in 2014, the company’s flagship product, the HOUND® CANNABIS BREATHALYZER, offers a novel approach to cannabis detection by measuring active tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) levels in breath, providing the shortest detection window in the industry. This technology enables employers to objectively test for recent cannabis use, supporting workplace policies that prohibit use during work hours without penalizing employees for consumption outside of work. Hound Labs aims to balance workplace safety and employee privacy in an evolving landscape of cannabis legalization. The company has received funding from various investors, including Benchmark and Tuatara Capital, to advance its innovative solutions.

Semasio GmbH, founded in November 2010 and headquartered in Hamburg, Germany, specializes in user intelligence and targeting solutions for digital advertising. The company leverages statistical modeling and machine learning to assist marketers in profiling and targeting internet users effectively. Its offerings include Audience Targeting, Contextual Targeting, and Brand Fit Targeting, which utilize Natural Language Processing to analyze website content and create detailed user profiles. This enables clients, including global agency networks and advertisers, to identify specific target audiences and optimize their advertising strategies. Semasio's platform supports real-time advertising and provides tools for managing data ownership and transparency. With additional development centers in Denmark and Portugal, Semasio aims to enhance advertising efficiency while adhering to privacy standards.