Poseidon Asset Management

Founded in 2013, Poseidon Asset Management is a San Francisco-based investment firm specializing in the cannabis industry. It manages funds and separate client portfolios, primarily investing in companies across diversified cannabis and hemp sectors using fundamental analysis.

Morgan Paxhia

Co-Founder and Managing Partner

Emily Paxhia

Managing Partner

45 past transactions

BLKBRN Dispensary

Seed Round in 2024
BLKBRN Dispensary is a retail dispensary that offers cannabis products and wellness education.

Dogwood Green

Seed Round in 2024
Dogwood Green is a licensed cannabis dispensary operating with a clear purpose: to deliver exceptional service and premium products. It caters to both novice and experienced consumers, offering a wide range of products including vapes, pre-rolls, edibles, topicals, and accessories. The company prides itself on creating a welcoming, judgment-free space where customers can comfortably explore and learn about cannabis.

Distru

Series A in 2024
Distru, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in developing an inventory management application tailored specifically for the cannabis industry. Founded in 2016 and based in Oakland, California, Distru's platform provides comprehensive solutions for manufacturers, brands, distributors, vertical retailers, and cultivators, addressing critical supply chain challenges. The application encompasses features such as inventory and order management, customer relationship management, product assembly, and task management. Additionally, it offers multi-warehousing capabilities, real-time dashboards, and reporting tools, as well as integrations with government track and trace systems. By enabling seamless connections with other software platforms, Distru aims to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of cannabis operations across the supply chain.

Sunburn Cannabis

Venture Round in 2024
Sunburn Cannabis is a cannabis company renowned for producing high-quality cannabis products. It specializes in sun-grown cannabis cultivated using sustainable methods, offering a range of strains, edibles, concentrates, and other products to cater to both medicinal and recreational users.

Buzzkill Labs

Series A in 2023
Buzzkill Labs is a company that specializes in drug testing for legal cannabis, focusing on the rapid and accurate measurement of THC, the psychoactive component responsible for impairment. The company has developed portable and cost-effective testing solutions that analyze oral fluid to provide results within 15 minutes. This technology is designed to prevent cheating and accurately determine current impairment without interference from CBD or metabolites. By integrating a patented noninvasive sample collection method with scientifically validated detection techniques, Buzzkill Labs enables businesses to conduct drug testing safely and efficiently at their locations.

AMNESIA media Company

Seed Round in 2023
AMNESIA media Company provides influencer marketing solutions designed for scale in the cannabis industry. It collaborates with brands and influencers to create content for the cannabis market, elevating the industry and community. Incorporated in 2018, the company is based in San Francisco, California.

Happy Cabbage Analytics

Venture Round in 2022
Happy Cabbage Analytics, Inc. is a data analytics and insights company dedicated to the cannabis industry. Founded in 2019 and based in San Francisco, California, it offers an integrated platform known as Polaris, which combines analytics, pricing, and marketing functionalities. The platform enables businesses to analyze dispensary data in order to gain insights into customer preferences and behaviors. This capability allows clients to create tailored marketing campaigns and enhance customer communications, fostering loyalty and improving operational efficiency. Happy Cabbage Analytics positions itself as a bridge between data and actionable strategies, empowering clients to promote their products effectively in a competitive market.

Komplyd

Seed Round in 2022
Komplyd is a technology platform that simplifies risk management and compliance in the cannabis industry. It offers an API with enriched data, real-time updates, and a common data model for efficient compliance solutions.

Headset

Venture Round in 2021
Headset Inc., established in 2015, operates a cannabis market intelligence platform. It provides real-time insights and business intelligence tools for cannabis producers, processors, retailers, investors, and media professionals. The platform offers features such as market trend analysis, competitive landscape monitoring, inventory forecasting, and brand management.

Flowhub

Venture Round in 2021
Flowhub is a Denver-based company specializing in cannabis retail software. It offers a unified platform for compliance, point-of-sale transactions, inventory tracking, and business intelligence data, enabling dispensaries to streamline operations, enhance consumer experiences, and simplify regulatory compliance.

Dispense

Seed Round in 2021
Dispense is a software company specializing in cannabis dispensary management. It offers an e-commerce platform that enables dispensaries to sell products online, along with tools for inventory management, customer relationship management, SEO optimization, analytics, and integrations. The platform also facilitates pickup and delivery services, streamlining operations through a single dashboard for order, pick-up, and payment management.

Adaviv

Seed Round in 2021
Adaviv is a predictive agriculture company focused on enhancing urban agriculture through innovative hardware-enabled technologies. By employing artificial intelligence and computer vision, Adaviv's platform monitors plant health continuously, uncovering hidden biometrics and translating this data into actionable insights for growers. The company aims to support producers in disease prevention, rapid experimentation, and optimization of yields and quality. Founded by a team of interdisciplinary researchers and alumni from MIT, Adaviv has participated in prestigious entrepreneurship accelerators, including MIT Delta V and MIT DesignX. The company was also recognized as one of the inaugural grantees of Microsoft AI for Earth in 2018, highlighting its commitment to fostering sustainable agricultural practices.

Birchmount Network

Seed Round in 2021
Birchmount Network is a company specializing in gift card and marketing services, offering comprehensive revenue and brand solutions. It collaborates with local, regional, and national gift card distributors to facilitate a seamless integration of gift card systems into existing point-of-sale setups, as well as providing standalone solutions. Birchmount Network serves a diverse clientele, including cannabis retailers, helping them to enhance revenue, attract new customers, and foster deeper customer loyalty. The company also offers a range of services including marketing, design, loyalty programs, operations, sales, technology, and payment processing, providing end-to-end solutions that support retailers in capitalizing on the growth opportunities presented by gift cards.

Headset

Venture Round in 2021
Headset Inc., established in 2015, operates a cannabis market intelligence platform. It provides real-time insights and business intelligence tools for cannabis producers, processors, retailers, investors, and media professionals. The platform offers features such as market trend analysis, competitive landscape monitoring, inventory forecasting, and brand management.

Wurk

Series A in 2021
Wurk is the leader in HR, Payroll, and Payment technology servicing the fastest-growing emerging industry, cannabis! Wurk's proprietary Compliant Payment Cloud underwriters cannabis businesses enabling them to process payments for payroll, taxes, 401k, benefits, and more positioning Wurk as the largest payments processor in the industry. Their SaaS HCM Cloud provides Modern HR, Payroll, Time & Attendance, Scheduling accessible on any device, including tablets and mobile. Wurk's Intralytics Cloud (integration meets analytics) connects the industries leading technology providers allowing operators to combine and analyze data to inform mission-critical decisions. Wurk is also assembling this data to provide industry benchmarks to help operators compare their KPIs to the trends of the industry. Wurk's unique platform is proving that Human Capital Management, Workforce Management, and Payment technology providers can add significant value to their customers by focusing on their vertical-specific needs. Wurk was founded in August 2015 by Keegan Peterson. And it is headquartered in Denver, Colorado.

BastCore

Series A in 2021
BastCore LLC, established in 2014 and headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska, specializes in processing hemp and kenaf stalks into fiber products for various industries such as composites, textiles, green building materials, and oilfield chemicals. The company purchases hemp stalks from farmers and sells the resulting fiber products to industries seeking cost-competitive, sustainably produced raw materials. By doing so, BastCore facilitates a sustainable supply chain that positively impacts society and the environment.

Parallel

Venture Round in 2021
Parallel is a company that specializes in the cultivation, production, and processing of cannabis specifically for medical purposes. It operates a marijuana dispensary, focusing on delivering high-quality cannabis-based products that prioritize safety and wellness. The company is dedicated to empowering individuals to improve their health and quality of life through its offerings. Parallel aims to provide a reliable source of medical cannabis, ensuring that patients have access to effective and safe products tailored to their needs.

Headset

Convertible Note in 2020
Headset Inc., established in 2015, operates a cannabis market intelligence platform. It provides real-time insights and business intelligence tools for cannabis producers, processors, retailers, investors, and media professionals. The platform offers features such as market trend analysis, competitive landscape monitoring, inventory forecasting, and brand management.

Groundworks Industries

Debt Financing in 2020
Groundworks Industries is a cannabis holding company based in Portland, Oregon, founded in 2014. The company is engaged in various aspects of the cannabis industry, including cultivation, processing, distribution, and retail. By operating retail stores and partnering with multiple cannabis brands, Groundworks Industries aims to provide a diverse range of high-quality cannabis products and services. The firm is dedicated to redefining cannabis culture through thoughtful engagement and an emphasis on quality, ensuring that customers have access to exceptional and artfully crafted cannabis experiences.

Qnovia

Convertible Note in 2020
Qnovia is a biotechnology company specializing in aerosol science. It develops innovative devices and formulations for safely delivering a wide range of pharmaceuticals and nicotine via inhalation. The company aims to enhance public health by creating efficient medical devices, responsibly sourcing materials, advocating for legislation, providing transparent product information, and promoting sensible oversight.

Flowhub

Series A in 2019
Flowhub is a Denver-based company specializing in cannabis retail software. It offers a unified platform for compliance, point-of-sale transactions, inventory tracking, and business intelligence data, enabling dispensaries to streamline operations, enhance consumer experiences, and simplify regulatory compliance.

Green Flower

Series A in 2019
Founded in 2014, Green Flower is a California-based e-learning company specializing in online cannabis education. Its platform offers comprehensive courses designed to equip students with the knowledge and skills needed to enter or advance within the cannabis industry.

Ascend Wellness Holdings

Venture Round in 2019
Ascend Wellness Holdings, LLC, established in 2018, is a vertically integrated multi-state operator in the cannabis industry. Based in Waltham, Massachusetts, the company specializes in the cultivation, production, and distribution of cannabis products, including flowers, strains, concentrates, and vapes. Ascend operates in five states: Illinois, Michigan, Massachusetts, New Jersey, and Ohio, with a focus on limited license markets east of the Rockies. The company sells its products through both company-owned and third-party licensed retail stores, generating the majority of its revenue from this segment. Ascend's commitment lies in breaking down traditional barriers in the cannabis marketplace and redefining the industry.

Wurk

Series A in 2019
Wurk is the leader in HR, Payroll, and Payment technology servicing the fastest-growing emerging industry, cannabis! Wurk's proprietary Compliant Payment Cloud underwriters cannabis businesses enabling them to process payments for payroll, taxes, 401k, benefits, and more positioning Wurk as the largest payments processor in the industry. Their SaaS HCM Cloud provides Modern HR, Payroll, Time & Attendance, Scheduling accessible on any device, including tablets and mobile. Wurk's Intralytics Cloud (integration meets analytics) connects the industries leading technology providers allowing operators to combine and analyze data to inform mission-critical decisions. Wurk is also assembling this data to provide industry benchmarks to help operators compare their KPIs to the trends of the industry. Wurk's unique platform is proving that Human Capital Management, Workforce Management, and Payment technology providers can add significant value to their customers by focusing on their vertical-specific needs. Wurk was founded in August 2015 by Keegan Peterson. And it is headquartered in Denver, Colorado.

Confident LIMS

Series A in 2019
Confident LIMS is a technology company focused on enhancing transparency in the legal cannabis sector. It operates the largest real-time database of legal cannabis, offering free software specifically designed for cannabis testing laboratories. This platform facilitates communication between producers and consumers, enabling producers to showcase product quality and potentially command higher prices. Retailers benefit from the ability to rate their supply, leading to more informed purchasing decisions. Additionally, consumers gain insights into product ingredients, promoting confidence in their purchases. The platform combines an intuitive interface with a network of laboratories and testing clients, allowing labs to attract and retain customers, streamline workflows, and ensure that clients receive lab-tested products from licensed and compliant vendors.

Headset

Series A in 2019
Headset Inc., established in 2015, operates a cannabis market intelligence platform. It provides real-time insights and business intelligence tools for cannabis producers, processors, retailers, investors, and media professionals. The platform offers features such as market trend analysis, competitive landscape monitoring, inventory forecasting, and brand management.

SPARC

Venture Round in 2019
SPARC is a company that operates in two distinct sectors: cannabis retail and software development. In the cannabis industry, SPARC offers dispensary services and weed delivery, providing a wide range of products including flowers, cartridges, edibles, prerolls, extracts, pills, tinctures, beverages, topicals, merchandise, plants, and seeds. These cannabis products are sustainably cultivated in organic, biodynamic fields utilizing natural sunlight. In addition to its cannabis operations, SPARC also specializes in software development, delivering innovative technology solutions tailored for both government and commercial sectors. The company develops software products aimed at enhancing employee engagement, human resources management, big data analytics, and mobile applications. This dual focus allows SPARC to leverage diverse market opportunities while maintaining a commitment to sustainability and technological advancement.

Sublime

Venture Round in 2019
Sublime is a prominent manufacturer of cannabis products based in Oakland, California. The company is recognized for its innovative approach in the cannabis industry and is well-known for its Fuzzies brand, which includes high-quality infused pre-rolls and vape cartridges. Sublime designs, manufactures, and distributes a range of products, such as pre-rolls, vape cartridges, pre-ground flowers, batteries, and gummies, both under its own brand and for other clients. The company has received multiple awards for its Fuzzies infused pre-rolls and Gold vape cartridges, and it operates with both Medical and Adult-Use cannabis licenses for manufacturing and distribution.

Landsteiner Scientific

Venture Round in 2019
Landsteiner Scientific is a manufacturer, distributor, and marketer of pharmaceuticals and related health products, focusing on specific therapeutic areas. The company is involved in the research, development, production, and supply of a wide range of health products, including prescription medications, biotech products, specialty medications, over-the-counter products, and specialty drugs for infectious diseases. Landsteiner Scientific serves clients throughout the United States and Europe, aiming to create a professional environment that fosters inclusivity and equal opportunities for its collaborators. The company is committed to ensuring a climate where employees feel safe, recognized, valued, and developed in their roles.

Hemper

Series A in 2018
Hemper Co LLC, established in 2015 and based in Hauppauge, New York, specializes in retailing smoking essentials and accessories. The company operates through a monthly subscription service, the Hemper Box, which includes a variety of products such as glass pieces, smoking accessories, cleaning supplies, and smell-proof technologies. Additionally, Hemper offers a wide range of individual products, including bongs, rigs, glass pipes, vaporizers, and rolling papers. The company is known for its celebrity-curated boxes, which feature original artwork and have become collectors' items. Hemper's products are available both online and in over 1,000 retail stores nationwide, with plans to expand to 3,000 locations by the end of 2019. The company also develops and designs its own in-house brands, serving customers in the United States, Canada, and worldwide.

Ascend Wellness Holdings

Venture Round in 2018
Ascend Wellness Holdings, LLC, established in 2018, is a vertically integrated multi-state operator in the cannabis industry. Based in Waltham, Massachusetts, the company specializes in the cultivation, production, and distribution of cannabis products, including flowers, strains, concentrates, and vapes. Ascend operates in five states: Illinois, Michigan, Massachusetts, New Jersey, and Ohio, with a focus on limited license markets east of the Rockies. The company sells its products through both company-owned and third-party licensed retail stores, generating the majority of its revenue from this segment. Ascend's commitment lies in breaking down traditional barriers in the cannabis marketplace and redefining the industry.

Wurk

Seed Round in 2018
Wurk is the leader in HR, Payroll, and Payment technology servicing the fastest-growing emerging industry, cannabis! Wurk's proprietary Compliant Payment Cloud underwriters cannabis businesses enabling them to process payments for payroll, taxes, 401k, benefits, and more positioning Wurk as the largest payments processor in the industry. Their SaaS HCM Cloud provides Modern HR, Payroll, Time & Attendance, Scheduling accessible on any device, including tablets and mobile. Wurk's Intralytics Cloud (integration meets analytics) connects the industries leading technology providers allowing operators to combine and analyze data to inform mission-critical decisions. Wurk is also assembling this data to provide industry benchmarks to help operators compare their KPIs to the trends of the industry. Wurk's unique platform is proving that Human Capital Management, Workforce Management, and Payment technology providers can add significant value to their customers by focusing on their vertical-specific needs. Wurk was founded in August 2015 by Keegan Peterson. And it is headquartered in Denver, Colorado.

Flow Cannabis

Series A in 2018
Flow Kana, Inc. is a cannabis company based in San Francisco, California, focused on providing high-quality, sun-grown cannabis products sourced from small farms in Northern California, particularly from the Emerald Triangle region. Since its founding in 2015, the company has established itself by offering a range of products, including pre-rolled joints and flowers, while also facilitating an efficient distribution platform for small farmers. This approach not only supports local agricultural communities but also ensures that consumers have access to clean and compliant cannabis that is cultivated using organic methods. Additionally, Flow Kana engages in on-demand delivery services to meet the needs of patients, reinforcing its commitment to sustainability and inclusivity within the cannabis industry.

Baker Technologies

Series A in 2017
Baker Technologies, Inc. specializes in developing online customer relationship management solutions tailored for the cannabis industry in the United States and Canada. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Denver, Colorado, the company provides a range of tools focused on customer acquisition, engagement, and retention, as well as an e-commerce platform that facilitates online ordering, menus, and delivery services. As a subsidiary of TILT Holdings Inc., Baker Technologies aims to enhance the shopping experience for cannabis businesses, fostering improved connections between these businesses and their customers to promote loyalty and satisfaction.

Copperstate Farms

Venture Round in 2017
Copperstate Farms, LLC is a vertically integrated cannabis cultivation company based in Snowflake, Arizona, established in 2016. The company employs advanced agricultural practices combined with expertise from the consumer packaged goods and pharmaceutical sectors to enhance its operations. Copperstate Farms operates a greenhouse facility dedicated to the licensed production and distribution of a diverse range of cannabis products, including custom pre-rolls, oils, concentrates, tinctures, and edibles. The company has developed distinctive product lines such as its in-house brand Copperstate Farms and chef-inspired Good Things Coming all-natural edibles, alongside collaborations with renowned partners like DNA Genetics and Moxie concentrates. Copperstate Farms aims to build a trusted portfolio of medical marijuana brands, addressing the specific needs of various patient demographics.

Wurk

Seed Round in 2017
Wurk is the leader in HR, Payroll, and Payment technology servicing the fastest-growing emerging industry, cannabis! Wurk's proprietary Compliant Payment Cloud underwriters cannabis businesses enabling them to process payments for payroll, taxes, 401k, benefits, and more positioning Wurk as the largest payments processor in the industry. Their SaaS HCM Cloud provides Modern HR, Payroll, Time & Attendance, Scheduling accessible on any device, including tablets and mobile. Wurk's Intralytics Cloud (integration meets analytics) connects the industries leading technology providers allowing operators to combine and analyze data to inform mission-critical decisions. Wurk is also assembling this data to provide industry benchmarks to help operators compare their KPIs to the trends of the industry. Wurk's unique platform is proving that Human Capital Management, Workforce Management, and Payment technology providers can add significant value to their customers by focusing on their vertical-specific needs. Wurk was founded in August 2015 by Keegan Peterson. And it is headquartered in Denver, Colorado.

JUUL Labs

Venture Round in 2016
JUUL Labs designs and markets electronic nicotine delivery systems, including nicotine vaporizers and a variety of free-base nicotine flavors derived from natural oils and extracts. Headquartered in San Francisco, the company provides products intended as alternatives to combustible cigarettes, with a mission to reduce cigarette use by offering a substitute for smoking.

Wurk

Seed Round in 2016
Wurk is the leader in HR, Payroll, and Payment technology servicing the fastest-growing emerging industry, cannabis! Wurk's proprietary Compliant Payment Cloud underwriters cannabis businesses enabling them to process payments for payroll, taxes, 401k, benefits, and more positioning Wurk as the largest payments processor in the industry. Their SaaS HCM Cloud provides Modern HR, Payroll, Time & Attendance, Scheduling accessible on any device, including tablets and mobile. Wurk's Intralytics Cloud (integration meets analytics) connects the industries leading technology providers allowing operators to combine and analyze data to inform mission-critical decisions. Wurk is also assembling this data to provide industry benchmarks to help operators compare their KPIs to the trends of the industry. Wurk's unique platform is proving that Human Capital Management, Workforce Management, and Payment technology providers can add significant value to their customers by focusing on their vertical-specific needs. Wurk was founded in August 2015 by Keegan Peterson. And it is headquartered in Denver, Colorado.

Baker Technologies

Seed Round in 2016
Baker Technologies, Inc. specializes in developing online customer relationship management solutions tailored for the cannabis industry in the United States and Canada. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Denver, Colorado, the company provides a range of tools focused on customer acquisition, engagement, and retention, as well as an e-commerce platform that facilitates online ordering, menus, and delivery services. As a subsidiary of TILT Holdings Inc., Baker Technologies aims to enhance the shopping experience for cannabis businesses, fostering improved connections between these businesses and their customers to promote loyalty and satisfaction.

Meadow

Seed Round in 2016
Meadow is a software company focused on California's cannabis industry, providing a comprehensive suite of tools designed to enhance dispensary operations. Since its inception in 2014, Meadow has developed an on-demand directory for cannabis delivery and a telemedicine platform that connects patients with physicians. In 2016, the company introduced the Meadow Platform, a software-as-a-service solution tailored for cannabis retail and delivery. This platform includes features such as point of sale systems, inventory management, analytics, online and mobile ordering, delivery tracking, compliance tools, and patient intake. By streamlining these processes, Meadow enables dispensaries to operate more efficiently, serve more patients, adhere to regulations, and increase revenue. Headquartered in San Francisco, Meadow serves a diverse clientele of patients, dispensaries, and customers throughout California.

Green Thumb Industries

Venture Round in 2016
Founded in 2014, Green Thumb Industries is a leading cannabis company based in Chicago, Illinois. It manufactures, distributes, and sells a wide range of cannabis products under brands like Rythm, Dogwalkers, and incredibles. The company operates over 75 retail stores nationwide, serving millions of customers annually.

Tradiv

Seed Round in 2015
Tradiv, Inc. operates an online wholesale marketplace specifically designed for the cannabis industry, facilitating transactions between cultivators, infused product manufacturers, and dispensaries. Established in 2014 and based in San Marcos, California, Tradiv's platform enhances the efficiency, security, and ease of wholesale cannabis trade. By connecting various stakeholders in the cannabis supply chain, the company helps businesses reduce costs and streamline operations through responsive transportation and networking solutions.

Headset

Seed Round in 2015
Headset Inc., established in 2015, operates a cannabis market intelligence platform. It provides real-time insights and business intelligence tools for cannabis producers, processors, retailers, investors, and media professionals. The platform offers features such as market trend analysis, competitive landscape monitoring, inventory forecasting, and brand management.

Flowhub

Seed Round in 2015
Flowhub is a Denver-based company specializing in cannabis retail software. It offers a unified platform for compliance, point-of-sale transactions, inventory tracking, and business intelligence data, enabling dispensaries to streamline operations, enhance consumer experiences, and simplify regulatory compliance.

Flow Cannabis

Seed Round in 2014
Flow Kana, Inc. is a cannabis company based in San Francisco, California, focused on providing high-quality, sun-grown cannabis products sourced from small farms in Northern California, particularly from the Emerald Triangle region. Since its founding in 2015, the company has established itself by offering a range of products, including pre-rolled joints and flowers, while also facilitating an efficient distribution platform for small farmers. This approach not only supports local agricultural communities but also ensures that consumers have access to clean and compliant cannabis that is cultivated using organic methods. Additionally, Flow Kana engages in on-demand delivery services to meet the needs of patients, reinforcing its commitment to sustainability and inclusivity within the cannabis industry.
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