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Cannabis Startups

Updated June 2026

Companies in the cannabis sector developing innovative solutions and technologies.

Explore 41 recently funded cannabis companies with verified founder contact information and fundraising data.

Total Companies
41
Total Funding
$82.0M
Avg Funding
$5.1M
Global Reach
3
countries

Top Cities for Cannabis

Louisville
Vancouver
Chicago
Nashville
San Francisco
Canton

Recently Funded Companies

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Louisville, United States

Cornbread offers full-spectrum, flower-only, and USDA organic CBD products.

$200K raised
Oct 2023

Founder Contacts

19,000+ verified contacts

Vancouver, Canada

Trait Biosciences is a cannabis biotechnology company harnessing research scientists.

Oct 2023

Founder Contacts

19,000+ verified contacts

Chicago, United States

Natuur Brands Inc. is a novel ingredient manufacturing company focused on innovative product solutions for emerging industries.

$850K raised
Sep 2023

Founder Contacts

19,000+ verified contacts

Nashville, United States

CRB Monitor allows financial institutions to understand, identify, and manage cannabis-related risks and opportunities.

$3.2M raised
Sep 2023

Founder Contacts

19,000+ verified contacts

San Francisco, United States

Happy Cabbage Analytics provides a data analytics and insights platform for the cannabis industry.

$2.0M raised
Aug 2023

Founder Contacts

19,000+ verified contacts

Canton, United States

Southern Sky Brands operates as a farm to patient focused medical cannabis company.

$100K raised
Aug 2023

Founder Contacts

19,000+ verified contacts

Brooklyn, United States

Artet is a non-alcoholic beverage made with cannabis that allows customers to achieve the right pour for each occasion.

$1.2M raised
Jul 2023

Founder Contacts

19,000+ verified contacts

Seattle, United States

Botanica Seattle specializes in the production of natural and handmade cannabis edibles.

$9.0M raised
Jul 2023

Founder Contacts

19,000+ verified contacts

Red Lion, United States

Groff NA Hemplex is a physician-owned, hemp-cannabis company focused on processing industrial hemp.

$13.1M raised
Jul 2023

Founder Contacts

19,000+ verified contacts

Warwick, United States

UrbanXtracts is a boutique cannabis company offering a seed-to-market ecosystem.

$7.1M raised
May 2023

Founder Contacts

19,000+ verified contacts

Byram, United States

Vertically Integrated Medical Cannabis Company in Mississippi

$1.5M raised
May 2023

Founder Contacts

19,000+ verified contacts

Augusta, United States

North Lake Supply is an adult-use cannabis cultivation and manufacturing applicant.

$1.2M raised
Apr 2023

Founder Contacts

19,000+ verified contacts

San Francisco, United States

AMNESIA Media is an influencer marketing platform dedicated to cannabis.

$1.0M raised
Apr 2023

Founder Contacts

19,000+ verified contacts

Los Angeles, United States

Perfect Blends is a cannabis brand that offers infused flower products.

$1.0M raised
Apr 2023

Founder Contacts

19,000+ verified contacts

Princeton, United States

RICOVR Healthcare is a medical device company with ultra-sensitive rapid diagnostics platform for THC and COVID19.

$550K raised
Jan 2026

Founder Contacts

19,000+ verified contacts

London, United Kingdom

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

$40.0M raised
Nov 2025

Founder Contacts

19,000+ 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 41 cannabis companies tracked in the VCBacked database.

Average Funding
$5.1M
Total Funding Tracked
$82.0M
Countries Represented
3

Distribution by Funding Stage

Other16 companies

Top Cities for Cannabis

1.San Francisco
2 companies$3.0M
2.Louisville
1 companies$200K
3.Vancouver
1 companiesUndisclosed
4.Chicago
1 companies$850K
5.Nashville
1 companies$3.2M

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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