Cannabis Overview
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Description
Companies involved in production, retail distribution, digital media, therapeutics, business solutions, or the development of consumer products related to cannabis. This includes marijuana dispensaries, laboratory testing equipment and services, medical marijuana, cannabinoid-based pharmaceuticals, vaporizers and accessories, cannabis cultivation, and online content and networking related to cannabis. To learn more about the 50+ industries PitchBook tracks on the platform, visit our industry verticals page.
Using PitchBook’s advanced search capabilities and in-depth industry data, clients can search top Cannabis startups, companies, investors, and acquirers. Track recent Cannabis deals and IPOs, funding history and key participants in the M&A process. Discover new investment opportunities, industry trends and insights with research curated by our world-class analysts.
Cannabis Companies to watch
This list of cannabis companies identifies cannabis startups and companies with high growth potential based on factors such as capital raised and number of funding rounds. Using our list of cannabis startups, our users can pinpoint companies that are likely fundraising based on recent activity in seed or early-stage funding rounds.
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Top private and public cannabis companies
This list identifies cannabis companies with some of the highest valuations and market caps respectively.
Private cannabis companies
| Company Name | Last Post Valuation | Last Deal Type |
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| MM Brands (US) | Buyout/LBO | |
| Courier Plus | Debt | |
| Parallel (Pharmaceuticals and Biotechnology) | Debt | |
| The Cannabist Company | Bankr. Admin/Reorg | |
| Pax | 2ndary - Private |
Public cannabis companies
| Company Name | Stock Price | Market Cap |
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| Altria Group (NYS: MO) | $131B | |
| Valley National (NAS: VLY) | $7.88B | |
| Trulieve Cannabis (NYS: TRLV) | $2.1B | |
| Curaleaf Holdings (TSE: CURA) | $2.08B | |
| Innovative Industrial Properties (NYS: IIPR) | $1.46B |
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This list showcases some of the most active investors and acquirers in cannabis.
| Investor Name | Number of Investments | Last Investment Size |
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| CanopyBoulder | 76 | |
| Merida Capital Holdings | 72 | |
| Entourage Effect Capital | 53 | |
| Canopy Growth (TSE: WEED) | 49 | |
| Poseidon Asset Management | 47 |
Cannabis Investments over time
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Cannabis Industry growth
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Cannabis Company count breakdown by geography
Cannabis FAQs
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What is cannabis?
Companies involved in production, retail distribution, digital media, therapeutics, business solutions, or the development of consumer products related to cannabis. This includes marijuana dispensaries, laboratory testing equipment and services, medical marijuana, cannabinoid-based pharmaceuticals, vaporizers and accessories, cannabis cultivation, and online content and networking related to cannabis.
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What are some of the top cannabis companies?
Some of the top cannabis companies currently include: MM Brands (US), Courier Plus, Parallel (Pharmaceuticals and Biotechnology), The Cannabist Company, Pax, Altria Group (NYS: MO), Valley National (NAS: VLY), Trulieve Cannabis (NYS: TRLV), Curaleaf Holdings (TSE: CURA), and Innovative Industrial Properties (NYS: IIPR).
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What are some of the top cannabis startups?
Some of the top cannabis startups to watch include: Central Coast Agriculture, Treez, Alleaves, Capsoil, Pioneer Interests, Avextra, Escape Artists, Feals, BRC Therapeutics, and UrbanXtracts.
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Who are some of the leading cannabis investors?
The most prominent cannabis investors today include: CanopyBoulder, Merida Capital Holdings, Entourage Effect Capital, Canopy Growth (TSE: WEED), and Poseidon Asset Management.
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Has there been any recent research or analysis on the cannabis industry?
Yes, several PitchBook research reports have recently been published on the cannabis industry. A few of the most notable include: Food & Beverage CPG Report, US PE Middle Market Report, and PitchBook-NVCA Venture Monitor.