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Cannabis Startups

Updated July 2026

Companies in the cannabis sector developing innovative solutions and technologies.

Explore 345 recently funded cannabis companies with verified founder contact information and fundraising data.

Total Companies
345
Total Funding
$209.1M
Avg Funding
$8.4M
Global Reach
5
countries

Top Cities for Cannabis

Denver
Detroit
Venice
Garstang
Melbourne
Durango

Recently Funded Companies

Export
Denver, United States

Toast is a retailer of cannabis and hemp products.

$3.8M raised
Nov 2024

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

Detroit, United States

Gage Cannabis is a craft cannabis brand and operator.

$55.0M raised
Nov 2021

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

Denver, United States

Viola primarily engages in the production and sale of premium quality cannabis products.

$13.0M raised
Jan 2022

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

Venice, United States

Union Electric is an online seller of cannabis used for mental health care.

$277K raised
Nov 2021

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

Garstang, United Kingdom

CBD One provides a variety of oil drops, water-soluble shots, and topical products that are all plant-based.

$273K raised
Nov 2022

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

Melbourne, Australia

Montu Group is a leading medical cannabis company with operations in Europe and Asia-Pacific.

$3.5M raised
Nov 2021

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

Durango, United States

Solvent Herba is a FinTech company that solve compliance and payment processing issues for cannabis retail businesses.

$250K raised
Nov 2021

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

Atlanta, United States

Empowering cannabis commerce driven by community.

$350K raised
Nov 2022

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

San Francisco, United States

Pistil Data is the leading market intelligence company for CPG brands and retailers.

$6.5M raised
Nov 2021

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

Toronto, Canada

SLANG is a consumer-packaged-goods company that offers branded cannabis consumer products.

$17.3M raised
Nov 2021

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

Ann Arbor, United States

SKYMINT Brands is a vertically integrated cannabis company and the state's largest medical and recreational license holder.

$6.3M raised
Nov 2022

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

Chicago, United States

Helios Labs is a licenced cultivator and manufacturer of cannabis and cannabis-infused products.

$1.0M raised
Nov 2022

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

Mount Dora, United States

Gold Leaf Holdings is a retail company that grows and sells cannabis.

$1.7M raised
Nov 2024

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

Cloverdale, United States

Garden Society a medical cannabis company focused on products that merge insatiable flavors.

$7.0M raised
Jan 2022

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

Los Angeles, United States

Pilgrim Soul is a mission driven cannabis brand focused on optimizing human creative performance to gain a competitive edge.

$2.0M raised
Jan 2022

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

Seattle, United States

Leafly is a cannabis marketplace and resource that helps people find the right cannabis experience.

$30.0M raised
Jan 2022

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

Houston, United States

Indoor Harvest is a design-build contractor for building integrated agriculture.

$200K raised
Nov 2021

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

Provo, United States

Sensors that use digital microscopy and AI to identify species level airborne pollen, mold, smoke particles, microplastics and more

Nov 2025

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

London, United Kingdom

TRIP is a CBD brand that sells wellness products infused with adaptogens.

$40.0M raised
Nov 2025

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

Vancouver, Canada

Rubicon Organics is at the forefront of advancements with the production of clean, craft-style, affordable, organic cannabis products.

$2.9M raised
Nov 2025

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

Somerset, United States

Impact-focused multi-state operator: energy production, capital efficiency, automation, microgrid, solar arrays, CHP, sustainability

$5.0M raised
Jan 2025

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

Cleveland, United States

Delight Cafe is a manufacturer of water soluble, hemp extract powdered drink products that contain a consistent dose of CBD.

$250K raised
Oct 2021

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

Great Neck, United States

Rainbow Realty Group is a real estate investment firm that focuses on the cannabis sector.

$9.7M raised
Oct 2025

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

Paris, France

Divie is a retail firm that sells wellness products online.

$2.0M raised
Oct 2022

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

Cotati, United States

Eco Farm is a Cannabis Industry 4.0 (data-driven) platform, marketplace and managed cannabis services provider.

$1.0M raised
Oct 2021

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

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About the Cannabis Startup Ecosystem

The cannabis sector is an active area of startup innovation and venture capital investment. Companies in this space are developing new technologies, platforms, and services that address evolving market needs and create new business opportunities.

Funding Trends in Cannabis

Cannabis companies raise capital across various funding stages, from early seed rounds to late-stage growth financing. Investor interest in this sector is driven by the size of the addressable market, the pace of technology adoption, and the potential for scalable business models.

Growth Outlook

The cannabis sector is expected to continue evolving as technology advances, market dynamics shift, and new opportunities emerge. Companies that demonstrate strong product-market fit, efficient growth, and clear competitive advantages are well-positioned to attract continued investment.

Cannabis Funding Breakdown

Here is how funding is distributed among the 345 cannabis companies tracked in the VCBacked database.

Average Funding
$8.4M
Total Funding Tracked
$209.1M
Countries Represented
5

Distribution by Funding Stage

Other25 companies

Top Cities for Cannabis

1.Denver
2 companies$16.8M
2.Detroit
1 companies$55.0M
3.Venice
1 companies$277K
4.Garstang
1 companies$273K
5.Melbourne
1 companies$3.5M

Related Industries

Companies in the cannabis sector often overlap with or complement businesses in adjacent industries. Exploring related verticals can help you discover additional companies, identify partnership opportunities, and understand the broader competitive landscape.

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