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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
$203.9M
Avg Funding
$8.2M
Global Reach
4
countries

Top Cities for Cannabis

San Francisco
Denver
Everett
Northampton
Telford
Chicago

Recently Funded Companies

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San Francisco, United States

Highly Productive Cannabis and Hemp Operations Within Your Reach

$14.0M raised
Apr 2022

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

Denver, United States

Sana Packaging is a company that provides hemp-based sustainable packaging solutions.

Apr 2022

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

Everett, United States

Prolific Earth Sciences develops a field test that measures microbial biomass and provides the Fungal to Bacterial Ratio in soil.

$160K raised
Apr 2025

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

Northampton, United States

Fernway is a cannabis vaporizer brand that aims to empower people to enjoy cannabis with confidence and ease.

$6.0M raised
Apr 2024

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

Telford, United States

Elevate CBD is a manufacturer of high-quality CBD products for both humans and pets.

$15.5M raised
Apr 2023

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

Chicago, United States

Leaf Trade is a technology company whose platform facilitates ordering and fulfillment in highly regulated cannabis markets.

$12.5M raised
Apr 2022

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

Kelowna, Canada

VFHG is a for-profit Canadian company, helping Veterans heal from trauma and PTSD through full-scope client care and medical cannabis.

$2.2M raised
Apr 2022

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

Culver City, United States

MedMen owns and operates licensed cannabis facilities in cultivation, manufacturing, and retail.

Apr 2022

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

West Millbury, United States

Greencare Collective operates a 100,000-square-foot cultivation, manufacturing, and processing facility.

$650K raised
Mar 2022

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

Miami, United States

CLS focuses on the extraction and conversion of cannabinoids in the United States.

$1.4M raised
Mar 2024

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

Phoenix, United States

Nature’s Medicines is a multi-state vertically integrated cultivator and retailer of both medical and adult-recreational-use cannabis.

$15.3M raised
Mar 2022

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

Las Vegas, United States

One World Products is a supplier of hemp and cannabis-derived ingredients for use in the manufacturing of medical, CPGs, and OTC products.

$400K raised
Mar 2024

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

Flower Mound, United States

MC Nutraceuticals is a supplier of cannabinoids that provides safe and affordable hemp-derived cannabinoid products for well-being.

$1.0M raised
Mar 2024

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

Boston, United States

Apex Noire is a floor full-service experiential cannabis retail shop, fresh edible kitchen, and cocktail bar.

$407K raised
Mar 2024

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

Golden, United States

Safe Harbor Financial provides banking services to companies from the cannabis industry.

Mar 2025

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

Long Beach, United States

Bakhu Holdings produces, manufactures, and sells cannabis-related byproducts — sometimes referred to in the industry as cannabinoids.

$1.0M raised
Mar 2024

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

Matawan, United States

Vigor Dispensary is a pharmacist-led, diversely-owned retail cannabis dispensary integrating cannabis into active and healthy lifestyles.

$1.2M raised
Mar 2025

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

Chicago, United States

Cann is a developer of data analytics and digital menu solutions mainly created for businesses in the cannabis industry.

$250K raised
Mar 2022

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

Austin, United States

Rootwurks develops a learning experience platform (LXP) and compliance assessment tool to safeguard cannabis firms.

$3.9M raised
Mar 2022

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

Louisville, United States

Charlotte's Web develops and distributes hemp-derived cannabidiol wellness products.

$74.4M raised
Mar 2026

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

Miami Beach, United States

Audacity Zone Developments is the developer of cannabis processing technology through technological innovation.

$11.0M raised
Mar 2024

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

Stamford, United States

Unlocking the power of plants with fast-acting, functional cannabis for a healthier, happier you – anytime, anywhere.

$15.4M raised
Mar 2022

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

Kelowna, Canada

The Valens Company is a biotechnology company focused on extraction and the commercialization of cannabinoid-based consumer products.

$25.8M raised
Mar 2022

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

Wroclaw, Poland

Green Lanes develops cannabis-related projects in accordance with the commercial opportunities found.

$807K raised
Mar 2023

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

Bogotá, Colombia

Khiron is a medical cannabis company that promotes science, medicine, technology, innovation, and efficiency.

$600K raised
Mar 2023

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
$8.2M
Total Funding Tracked
$203.9M
Countries Represented
4

Distribution by Funding Stage

Other25 companies

Top Cities for Cannabis

1.Chicago
2 companies$12.8M
2.Kelowna
2 companies$28.1M
3.San Francisco
1 companies$14.0M
4.Denver
1 companiesUndisclosed
5.Everett
1 companies$160K

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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