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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 is a New Zealand-based company that specializes in innovative lighting solutions for horticultural producers, utilizing smart light array technology. Founded in 2012, BioLumic focuses on enhancing the quality and growth of transplant crop seedlings, as well as improving the growth and quality of indoor leafy vegetables and salad herbs. The company employs a photogenics platform that uses light signals to activate plant growth and unlock the genetic potential of various crops, including soybean, cannabis, and other vegetables and fruits. BioLumic's systems leverage ultraviolet radiation to regulate plant responses, resulting in increased crop yields, improved vigor, enhanced disease and pest resistance, and better crop composition, all without the need for chemicals or amendments.

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, Inc. is a cellular agriculture company based in San Diego, California, founded in 2017. The company specializes in transforming cells into sustainable production systems for significant global products. By employing an organism-agnostic approach, Cellibre develops natural medicines inspired by various cultural therapies and derived from a diverse range of biological sources, including plants, animals, insects, and marine life. This innovative methodology enables the healthcare industry to produce cannabinoid-based medicines, promoting efficient treatment options.

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 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 provide a platform that helps marketers build detailed user profiles and identify target groups. Semasio's offerings include Audience Targeting, Contextual Targeting, and Brand Fit Targeting, utilizing Natural Language Processing to analyze website content and create comprehensive profiles for both websites and users. This enables clients, including global agency networks and advertisers, to strategically address specific audiences and optimize their advertising efforts. Additionally, Semasio's technology allows for precise control over the contextual placements of online advertising content, ensuring relevance and efficiency. With development centers in Denmark and Portugal, Semasio is dedicated to enhancing the effectiveness of programmatic advertising in a privacy-conscious environment.