Investors Infographic: Cannabis venture capital highlights from January-March 2020 A lot happened in cannabis in Q1 2020. That’s why the team at Canopy Rivers dove into data powered by PitchBook to examine some key trends at the intersection of venture capital and cannabis.
Cannabis Entrepreneurship Why more women smoke weed than the data suggests Some studies exclude women outright. Others ignore gender-based stigma, but altogether...the voice of the female cannabis consumer often goes unheard.
Cannabis Entrepreneurship What a cannabis degree offers entrepreneurs The school behind America’s first fully-accredited four-year cannabis degree likens it to forensic science
Cannabis Entrepreneurship Why the 0.3% THC limit for U.S. hemp might stop you from starting a CBD business The cannabis-hemp dividing line does not work (and was never really meant to)
Cannabis Entrepreneurship Entrepreneurs be warned: sustainable cannabis packaging claims lack evidence Efforts to make legal cannabis more environmentally friendly are not as easy as you might think
Cannabis Entrepreneurship Cannabis entrepreneurs bet big on pot as a global commodity As cannabis legalization advances globally, a handful of warm countries could soon dominate cultivation
Cannabis Entrepreneurship Get funded: 5 cannabis fundraising tips from Poseidon Asset Management Poseidon Asset Management's Emily Paxhia shares fundraising tips for cannabis entrepreneurs
Cannabis Entrepreneurship Recap: Market Insights from CIBC Cannabis Data Experts Call LeafLink and Headset partnered with CIBC to present wholesale and retail cannabis market trends. Here are three of the top insights from the call.
Cannabis Entrepreneurship What to do after a cannabis investor says 'no' Reflections on cannabis fundraising from Jeffrey Stewart, Ovandi
Cannabis Entrepreneurship Earthly Labs: helping cannabis entrepreneurs save both cash and carbon Legalizing cannabis is helping to lower the carbon footprint of craft beer.
Cannabis Entrepreneurship From wheat to weed: how an Alberta farmer found opportunity in cannabis How diversification led Because You Cann to cannabis
Cannabis Entrepreneurship Cannabis software: 300+ companies powering the industry Our cannabis software landscape highlights over 300 companies that are organized into categories much like their traditional, non-cannabis counterparts.
Cannabis Entrepreneurship Five steps for managing cash in the COVID-19 crisis Maintaining a strong balance sheet should be the top priority for companies during a crisis.
Investors Wave theory: Where does cannabis industry go from here? Swells in cannabis entrepreneurship can tell us about how the market will develop. With some exceptions, we think most countries are following a five-step process towards maturation.
Cannabis Entrepreneurship Five areas cannabis businesses should focus on during a crisis While all companies have different needs and face unique challenges, here are five areas that cannabis companies can focus on to be proactive during this time.
Investors Stable genetics and the case for cannabis seed specialists Stable genetics are a key obstacle facing consistent cannabis growing in the short term.
Investors Cannabis Pharmaceuticals and Biotech: Industry Vertical Infographic Companies in this category research and develop medical treatments using cannabis and hemp-derived ingredients. This includes existing major cannabinoids, such as THC and CBD, minor cannabinoids, or the discovery of new active pharmaceutical ingredients.
Investors Cannabis Processing: Industry Vertical Infographic Companies in this category process cannabis and hemp from cultivators into finished products. This could include oils, concentrates, and various consumer-packaged goods.
Investors Cannabis Production (Cultivation): Industry Vertical Infographic Companies in the production (cultivation) category grow cannabis and hemp.
Investors Lessons untapped: what cannabis can learn from alcohol If cannabis continues to follow a similar path moving forward, we expect that tomorrow’s cannabis industry could look very much like the alcohol industry we have today.