JW Asset Management

JW Asset Management is a New York-based investment firm founded in 1998, specializing in the healthcare sector, among others. The firm operates three hedge funds and two private equity funds, focusing on sector-oriented equity and event-driven investment strategies. Its asset exposure spans equities, derivatives, and both corporate and sovereign fixed income. JW Asset Management is known for its active role in significant transactions, having led the investor group in the acquisition of Arbor Pharmaceuticals, Inc. in 2010 and serving as the lead investor in TerrAscend Corp. Additionally, the firm seeks opportunities within the pharmaceutical, agricultural technology, banking, cannabis, consumer, retail, medical, health, and wellness sectors. As a Registered Investment Adviser, JW Asset Management employs a volatility style preference to guide its investment decisions.

Jason Klarreich

Executive Vice President and CFO

Tim Seymour

Managing Director

Jason Wild

Founder, President and Chief Investment Officer

Past deals in Cannabis

Tyson 2.0

Series A in 2022
Tyson 2.0 is a cannabis company producing cannabis products known for purity, precision, and wide accessibility. Providing consumers an outstanding selection of products, Tyson 2.0 is an extraordinary balance of premium and affordable, full-spectrum cannabis flower, concentrates, and consumables available at retailers nationwide. The company was formed by the legendary boxer, entrepreneur, and icon, Mike Tyson.

Pistil Data

Seed Round in 2021
Pistil Data is a well-funded, early stage data technology startup. Founded by executives from Google, Twitter and Intel, Pistil Data is developing SaaS data services for one of the fastest growing industries in the world: cannabis. We are unique in our application of cutting-edge technology to an industry that has increasing needs for data and insight. Our goal is to be the leading data platform for cannabis, and help every cannabis business find new opportunities to grow.

Fyllo

Series C in 2021
Fyllo Inc. is a marketing technology company that specializes in serving the cannabis industry. Founded in 2019 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, with additional offices in major cities across North America and Israel, Fyllo offers a comprehensive platform designed to address the unique challenges of this highly regulated market. The Fyllo Compliance Cloud provides enterprise-grade software and services, leveraging RegsTechnology's extensive database of cannabis laws and regulations at various governmental levels. Fyllo's solutions encompass data analytics, ad campaign management, measurement and reporting, and creative management services, enabling marketers and legal professionals to navigate compliance complexities while driving growth and engagement.

Fyllo

Series B in 2021
Fyllo Inc. is a marketing technology company that specializes in serving the cannabis industry. Founded in 2019 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, with additional offices in major cities across North America and Israel, Fyllo offers a comprehensive platform designed to address the unique challenges of this highly regulated market. The Fyllo Compliance Cloud provides enterprise-grade software and services, leveraging RegsTechnology's extensive database of cannabis laws and regulations at various governmental levels. Fyllo's solutions encompass data analytics, ad campaign management, measurement and reporting, and creative management services, enabling marketers and legal professionals to navigate compliance complexities while driving growth and engagement.

Gage Cannabis

Venture Round in 2020
Gage Cannabis Co. is innovating and curating the highest quality cannabis experiences possible for cannabis consumers in the state of Michigan and bringing internationally renowned brands to market.

Fyllo

Series A in 2020
Fyllo Inc. is a marketing technology company that specializes in serving the cannabis industry. Founded in 2019 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, with additional offices in major cities across North America and Israel, Fyllo offers a comprehensive platform designed to address the unique challenges of this highly regulated market. The Fyllo Compliance Cloud provides enterprise-grade software and services, leveraging RegsTechnology's extensive database of cannabis laws and regulations at various governmental levels. Fyllo's solutions encompass data analytics, ad campaign management, measurement and reporting, and creative management services, enabling marketers and legal professionals to navigate compliance complexities while driving growth and engagement.

High 12

Series A in 2019
High 12 is a consumer packaged goods company based in Toronto, Canada, established in 2018. The company specializes in the cannabis sector, focusing on the development and operation of prominent global cannabis brands. High 12 emphasizes a consumer-centric approach to product creation and launch, utilizing data-driven analysis to ensure the success and recognition of its brands. By building strong brand identities, High 12 aims to foster a sense of community and connection among users, highlighting the shared social fabric associated with cannabis consumption. Additionally, the company seeks to develop strategic supply-chain partnerships to enhance its operational efficiency and brand offerings.

Canndescent

Series C in 2019
Canndescent LLC is a cannabis cultivator based in Santa Barbara, California, specializing in the production of premium cannabis flowers. The company adheres to state compliance regulations and focuses on quality management and cultivation expertise. By moving away from traditional strain names, Canndescent aims to simplify the customer experience, offering products that are cultivated, packaged, and distributed in accordance with all relevant state and local laws.

Fyllo

Seed Round in 2019
Fyllo Inc. is a marketing technology company that specializes in serving the cannabis industry. Founded in 2019 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, with additional offices in major cities across North America and Israel, Fyllo offers a comprehensive platform designed to address the unique challenges of this highly regulated market. The Fyllo Compliance Cloud provides enterprise-grade software and services, leveraging RegsTechnology's extensive database of cannabis laws and regulations at various governmental levels. Fyllo's solutions encompass data analytics, ad campaign management, measurement and reporting, and creative management services, enabling marketers and legal professionals to navigate compliance complexities while driving growth and engagement.

Henry's Original

Series B in 2019
Henry's Original is a producer of handcrafted cannabis products sourced from family-run farms in Mendocino County. Established in mid-2017, the company focuses on creating high-quality offerings for the health and wellness industry, including flower, pre-rolls, singles, and flower vape cartridges. Henry's Original emphasizes organic cultivation, ensuring its products meet and exceed California State standards. This commitment to quality has garnered attention from various media outlets, including the Los Angeles Times and Men's Journal, highlighting its dedication to providing consumers with premium, sustainably-grown cannabis directly from the farm.

GrowGeneration

Post in 2019
GrowGeneration is a private company, whose plan is to open and operate hydroponic and specialty gardening stores and capitalize on the rapid growth from the legalization of marijuana and home gardening. The company is a marketer and distributor of nutrients, growing media, advanced indoor and greenhouse lighting, ventilation systems, and accessories for hydroponic gardening.

TerrAscend

Post in 2017
TerrAscend is a vertically-integrated Canadian cannabis company that strives to create and deliver quality products and services that meet the evolving needs of the cannabis market. The Company provides support to patients through its wholly-owned subsidiaries, Solace Health Inc., a licensed producer of cannabis under the Access to Cannabis for Medical Purposes Regulations, and Terra Health Network Inc., a provider of clinical support and education programs led by health care professionals.
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