Curaleaf Chairman Reportedly First Cannabis Billionaire
Thu / Sep 12th
The world’s first billionaire from the legal cannabis industry is reportedly Boris Jordan, chairman for Curaleaf.
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The legal cannabis market continues to expand at a rapid pace and increases its value by billions every year. As more states and countries move to create legal industries, investors are looking to develop businesses in a market slated to make over $13 billion by 2020. Below are articles related both to seeking investments and investing in cannabis.
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Steve DeAngelo: Evolution of the Cannabis Industry
Wed / Sep 11th
Cannabis industry veteran Steve DeAngelo is a world-renowned cannabis activist, author, and cofounder of Harborside, Steep Hill Labs, the Arcview Group, and the NCIA.
Curaleaf Set to Acquire Grassroots for $875M Cash & Stock Deal
Thu / Jul 18th
Curaleaf Holdings Inc. will acquire GR Companies Inc. in an $875 million cash and stock deal; the sale will create the largest cannabis company in the world by revenue, the company announced.
Grateful Dead Drummer Launches Cannabis Pre-Roll Brand
Tue / May 21st
Grateful Dead drummer Mickey Hart has announced the creation of cannabis pre-roll brand Mind Your Head, the rock legend’s new collaboration with Left Coast Ventures in California.
Cannabis Investment Firm Acquires Former Federal Lawmakers
Tue / May 21st
Cannabis industry investment firm Northern Swan Holdings has announced that former federal lawmakers Rep. Joseph Crowley and former Senate Majority Leader Tom Daschle have been added to the company’s advisory board.
How to Get Into the CBD Industry Without Breaking the Bank
Fri / Apr 19th
In the last two years, the growth of CBD has been the biggest news story in the health and wellness… Read More
Illinois-Based Cannabis Company Raises $90M
Wed / Mar 20th
Grassroots Cannabis in Illinois completed its first capital raise of $90 million; the company is now set to expand facilities in Illinois, Maryland, and Pennsylvania.
Harvest Health Acquires Verano Holdings, Becomes Largest U.S. Cannabis Operator
Thu / Mar 14th
Harvest Health and Recreation announced it is acquiring Verano Holdings in the largest U.S. cannabis acquisition to date at $850 million.
Colorado’s Cannabis Industry May Soon Be Publicly Tradeable
Wed / Mar 6th
A Colorado bill that would allow for publicly-traded cannabis companies and lower the bar for passive ownership of those companies has cleared its first legislative hurdle and seems likely to become law.
Michigan Bill Would Remove Background Checks for Some Cannabis Investors
Wed / Dec 12th
The Michigan House of Representatives passed a bill on Tuesday that would remove some background check requirements for people who… Read More
Marlboro Parent Company Makes $1.8 Billion Bet On Cannabis
Fri / Dec 7th
Altria Group Inc. announced today the world’s first “Big Tobacco” investment into the cannabis space: a whopping $1.8 billion for… Read More
Marlboro Owner In Talks to Acquire Canadian LP Cronos
Wed / Dec 5th
Altria, the parent company of Phillip Morris USA and maker of Marlboro cigarettes, is in talks with Canadian cannabis producer… Read More
Are Canadian Cannabis Stock Profits Exaggerated?
Thu / Oct 18th
Cannabis companies traded publicly in Canada may appear more profitable than they actually are due to corporate income reporting standards… Read More
ReeFi Capital Launches Platform to Offer Real Estate Loans to Cannabis Businesses
Wed / Oct 17th
Platform enables cannabis companies to turn existing real estate equity into immediate growth capital Los Angeles, CA – ReeFi Capital… Read More
Canadian Companies Sun Pharm and Bevo Merge to Form Zenabis
Tue / Oct 9th
Two Canadian cannabis companies are merging to create Zenabis, which will be one of the world’s largest cannabis producers, according… Read More
High Times Acquires DOPE Magazine for $11.2 Million
Thu / Sep 27th
High Times Holding Corp. announced today in a press release that it was acquiring Seattle-based DOPE Magazine; it is the… Read More
Coca-Cola Considering CBD Product Line
Mon / Sep 17th
The Coca-Cola Co. is the latest major beverage company to consider investing in the cannabis space, BNN Bloomberg reports. Coke, the… Read More
Alcohol Distributor Constellation Brands Makes $4 Billion Cannabis Investment
Wed / Aug 15th
Constellation Brands, the brewer of Corona beer and a major distributor for Svedka vodka, just invested nearly $4 billion (CAD… Read More
Cannabis Lab Safety: What Investors Need to Know
Fri / Aug 3rd
Entrepreneurs in the cannabis space will know that opportunities within the industry are always changing. What was once a highly… Read More
Afzal Hasan: Cannabis Industry Investments and Acquisitions
Thu / Aug 2nd
Afzal Hasan is the President and General Counsel for CannaRoyalty, a Canada-based investment firm with cannabis acquisitions in Canada, California,… Read More
High Times Sells Stock Direct to Investors
Mon / Jul 30th
Using a new public offering exemption called “Regulation A,” High Times has started selling shares of its corporation direct to… Read More
InstantGMP, Inc. Announces Annual Greenfield Grant for Cannabis and Hemp Processors
Tue / Jun 5th
InstantGMP, Inc. and their partners are excited to announce the annual Greenfield Grant designed to take Cannabis processors, CBD and… Read More
Cannabis Market Research Firm BDS Analytics Raises $3.5M
Fri / May 18th
Cannabis market research firm BDS Analytics has raised $3.5 million in Series B funding led by CanopyVentures and Altitude Investment… Read More
Marijuana Companies & Investors from U.S. and Canada Plot Next Moves In Vancouver April 30 – May 2
Mon / Apr 23rd
1st NASDAQ-traded company CEO Mike Gorenstein of Cronos Group and most pro-cannabis Republican, Congressman Dana Rohrabacher to address group; Dozens… Read More
