AFI Capital Partners

AFI Capital Partners is a growth equity firm established in 2018 and located in Seattle, Washington. The company focuses on investing in early and growth-stage companies, aiming to support and accelerate their development. By leveraging its expertise, AFI Capital Partners seeks to identify and partner with businesses that have strong growth potential, providing them with the necessary resources and strategic guidance to achieve their objectives.

Hou, Chi-Chien

Co-Founder and Managing Director

Richardson, Nico

Co-Founder and Managing Director

10 past transactions

Botanica Seattle

Series B in 2023
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.
Biopharmaceutical Research Company specializes in the development of active pharmaceutical ingredients specifically for plant-based therapeutics, with a strong emphasis on cannabis and hemp. The company provides comprehensive testing services, including potency and contaminant analysis, and generates stability data, which support researchers in their pursuit of effective treatments for conditions such as post-traumatic stress disorder and chronic pain. By adhering to USDA compliance in THC testing, Biopharmaceutical Research Company ensures that its services meet regulatory standards, aiding researchers throughout the United States in advancing their studies and therapeutic options for patients and veterans.

Compassionate Cultivation

Series B in 2021
Compassionate Cultivation is a medical cannabis company that grows, processes, and dispenses CBD medicine. The company provides patient consultations, physician outreach resources, and detailed information on their products and retail merchandise. Conditions including epilepsy, seizure disorders, multiple sclerosis, spasticity, ALS, autism, terminal cancer, CTE, and other incurable neurodegenerative disorder now have access to medically prescribed cannabis.

Sweet Flower

Series A in 2021
SweetFlower is Southern California's largest and leading independent cannabis retailer. They believe in creating a cannabis culture that is approachable and sophisticated and treats cannabis as a consumer packaged good. Their stores provide concierge-level service —approachable, knowledgeable, and equipped to help everyone from the cannabis curious to the flower fluent.

Vertosa

Seed Round in 2019
Vertosa creates industry-leading active ingredients for infused product makers. Our patent pending nano- and micro-emulsions are carefully designed for the specific needs of each of our customers. Our pre-suspended aqueous solutions empower you to create incredibly homogenous and stable products while maximizing bioavailability, clarity, and taste. We work closely with you and our lab partners throughout the manufacturing process to achieve target potency and accelerate your products to market.

Front Range Biosciences

Series B in 2019
Front Range Biosciences brings modern agriculture to cannabis and hemp to improve reliability, efficiency, and safety for cultivators and consumers. They provide advanced agricultural science services to plant growers.

Willow Industries

Venture Round in 2019
Willow Industries, LLC is a Denver-based company specializing in technology for the decontamination of cannabis and hemp. Founded in 2016, the company provides innovative solutions to reduce harmful contaminants such as yeast, mold, bacteria, and various pathogens, including Aspergillus and Salmonella. Its flagship product, the WillowPure machine, employs ozone-based oxidation to effectively cleanse and purify cannabis flower and trim without compromising their medicinal properties, aroma, or potency. In addition to its decontamination technology, Willow Industries offers consulting services related to post-harvest procedures, compliance, regulations, and evaluations of dry and cure rooms, ensuring that businesses adhere to industry standards while maintaining product quality.

Headset

Series A in 2019
Headset Inc. operates a cannabis market intelligence platform that delivers real-time insights to various stakeholders in the cannabis industry, including producers, processors, and retailers. Founded in 2015 and based in Bellevue, Washington, the company offers a suite of tools, including Headset Insights Pulse, which contextualizes industry data at multiple category levels. This platform enables cannabis business owners, investors, and media professionals to track market trends, assess competitive landscapes, and evaluate product positioning. Additionally, Headset provides tailored analytics for dispensaries and retailers, focusing on sales performance, inventory management, and brand strategy. By aggregating data from various sources, Headset helps clients make informed decisions and stay ahead of emerging trends in the rapidly evolving cannabis market.

Treez

Series A in 2018
Treez, Inc. is a software company that develops a retail management platform specifically for the cannabis industry in the United States. Founded in 2016 and based in Oakland, California, Treez offers an enterprise-grade, cloud-based solution that streamlines retail and supply chain operations for medical marijuana dispensaries. Its platform includes essential features such as point of sale, inventory management, and omnichannel sales capabilities, all designed to ensure regulatory compliance throughout the supply chain. Additionally, Treez connects brands with retailers through a centralized catalog and provides real-time market insights. The platform's open API allows for seamless integration with various third-party solutions, enhancing operational efficiency and enabling retailers to adapt to industry changes while maximizing customer value and expanding market presence.

Treez

Seed Round in 2016
Treez, Inc. is a software company that develops a retail management platform specifically for the cannabis industry in the United States. Founded in 2016 and based in Oakland, California, Treez offers an enterprise-grade, cloud-based solution that streamlines retail and supply chain operations for medical marijuana dispensaries. Its platform includes essential features such as point of sale, inventory management, and omnichannel sales capabilities, all designed to ensure regulatory compliance throughout the supply chain. Additionally, Treez connects brands with retailers through a centralized catalog and provides real-time market insights. The platform's open API allows for seamless integration with various third-party solutions, enhancing operational efficiency and enabling retailers to adapt to industry changes while maximizing customer value and expanding market presence.
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