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Cannabis startups worldwide

165 cannabis startups worldwide have raised money in rounds we track. These are the 50 that have raised the most, $4.4B between them, with the United States the most common home.

$4.4Braised by these 50
165on our record in all
United Statesmost common home
Paxraised the most
  1. 1PaxPAX is an early-stage venture capital fund that helps technical founders evolve into sales leaders

    PAX is an early-stage venture capital fund that helps technical founders evolve into sales leaders

    Founded -United States$480Mlast round May 2026
  2. 2Flora Growth Corp.Flora Growth is a cannabis company that leverages natural cultivation practices.

    Flora Growth is a cannabis company that leverages natural cultivation practices.

    Founded 2019Fort Lauderdale, United States$401Mlast round Sept 2025
  3. 3DutchieDutchie is a leading technology platform dedicated to the cannabis industry, founded in 2017 by brothers Ross and Zach Lipson, along with co-founder Samuel Ellis.

    Dutchie is a leading technology platform dedicated to the cannabis industry, founded in 2017 by brothers Ross and Zach Lipson, along with co-founder Samuel Ellis.

    Founded 2017Boston, United States$368Mlast round Oct 2021
  4. 4TilrayFounded -Canada$198Mlast round May 2023
  5. 5LeafLinkLeafLink is a leading B2B technology platform and wholesale marketplace designed for the licensed cannabis industry.

    LeafLink is a leading B2B technology platform and wholesale marketplace designed for the licensed cannabis industry.

    Founded 2016New York, United States$156Mlast round Feb 2023
  6. 6RIV CapitalRIV Capital is a venture capital firm specializing in cannabis.

    RIV Capital is a venture capital firm specializing in cannabis.

    Founded -Toronto, Canada$150Mlast round Aug 2021
  7. 7Cresco LabsCresco Labs is a vertically-integrated multi-state cannabis operator inciting the progressive evolution of the medical cannabis industry.

    Cresco Labs is a vertically-integrated multi-state cannabis operator inciting the progressive evolution of the medical cannabis industry.

    Founded 2013Chicago, United States$150Mlast round Jun 2026
  8. 8Canopy GrowthCanopy Growth is a cannabis consumer product company that manufactures medical cannabis to improve lives.

    Canopy Growth is a cannabis consumer product company that manufactures medical cannabis to improve lives.

    Founded -Smiths Falls, Canada$148Mlast round Jan 2026
  9. 9Flow KanaFounded -United States$148Mlast round Feb 2019
  10. 10ParallelFounded -United States$146Mlast round Jun 2026
  11. 11Jane TechnologiesJane Technologies is a cannabis retail tech company that provides its consumers with an online experience for shopping and reviews.

    Jane Technologies is a cannabis retail tech company that provides its consumers with an online experience for shopping and reviews.

    Founded 2015Santa Cruz, United States$127Mlast round Aug 2021
  12. 12Acreage HoldingsAcreage Holdings is a vertically integrated, multi-state owner of cannabis licenses and assets in states.

    Acreage Holdings is a vertically integrated, multi-state owner of cannabis licenses and assets in states.

    Founded 1989United States$119Mlast round Jul 2018
  13. 13Ascend WellnessAscend Wellness is cannabis operator that owns and operates cultivation facilities to provide easy and accessible products.

    Ascend Wellness is cannabis operator that owns and operates cultivation facilities to provide easy and accessible products.

    Founded 2018Boston, United States$104Mlast round Sept 2025
  14. 14Grassroots CannabisGrassroots Cannabis is a grower, processor, and dispenser, of medical cannabis in over four states including Maryland.

    Grassroots Cannabis is a grower, processor, and dispenser, of medical cannabis in over four states including Maryland.

    Founded 2014United States$90Mlast round Mar 2019
  15. 15Glass House BrandsGlass House Brands is a vertically integrated cannabis and hemp company.

    Glass House Brands is a vertically integrated cannabis and hemp company.

    Founded 2016Long Beach, United States$78Mlast round Jul 2025
  16. 16Hound LabsHound Labs has developed the first cannabis breath test that limits detection to the workday giving employers + employees a fair solution.

    Hound Labs has developed the first cannabis breath test that limits detection to the workday giving employers + employees a fair solution.

    Founded 2014Fremont, United States$75Mlast round Oct 2021
  17. 17CalivaCaliva is an integrated cannabis company that provides cannabis products online and on an e-commerce platform.

    Caliva is an integrated cannabis company that provides cannabis products online and on an e-commerce platform.

    Founded 2015United States$75Mlast round Jan 2019
  18. 18Cura PartnersCura Partners is a cannabis brands company.

    Cura Partners is a cannabis brands company.

    Founded 2015United States$75Mlast round Nov 2018
  19. 19Green Growth BrandsGreen Growth Brands is a lifestyle-oriented, consumer products company that celebrates health, wellness, and happiness.

    Green Growth Brands is a lifestyle-oriented, consumer products company that celebrates health, wellness, and happiness.

    Founded 2018-$66Mlast round Sept 2018
  20. 203Leaf3Leaf provides cannabis-infused cookies, fruit jellies, and chocolates.

    3Leaf provides cannabis-infused cookies, fruit jellies, and chocolates.

    Founded 2017United States$65Mlast round Sept 2008
  21. 21VerticalVertical Entertainment is an independent film distribution and production company that offers full-service marketing and sales services.

    Vertical Entertainment is an independent film distribution and production company that offers full-service marketing and sales services.

    Founded 2012Santa Monica, United States$58Mlast round Apr 2019
  22. 22Northern Swan HoldingsNorthern Swan Holdings, Inc.

    Northern Swan Holdings, Inc.

    Founded 2017New York, United States$58Mlast round Apr 2019
  23. 23CanndescentCANNDESCENT is a luxury cannabis brand based in California, known for pioneering the "luxury cannabis" market since its founding in 2015.

    CANNDESCENT is a luxury cannabis brand based in California, known for pioneering the "luxury cannabis" market since its founding in 2015.

    Founded 2015Santa Barbara, United States$57Mlast round Sept 2019
  24. 24Holistic IndustriesHolistic Industries is the largest privately owned, vertically integrated Multi-State Operator in the U.S.

    Holistic Industries is the largest privately owned, vertically integrated Multi-State Operator in the U.S.

    Founded 2011Capitol Heights, United States$55Mlast round Oct 2019
  25. 25Gage CannabisGage Cannabis is a craft cannabis brand and operator.

    Gage Cannabis is a craft cannabis brand and operator.

    Founded 2012Detroit, United States$55Mlast round Nov 2021
  26. 264Front4Front is an investment and management firm that focuses on cannabis industry.

    4Front is an investment and management firm that focuses on cannabis industry.

    Founded 2011Phoenix, United States$54Mlast round Jun 2024
  27. 27OrganiGramOrganiGram is a producer and distributor of medical and recreational cannabis.

    OrganiGram is a producer and distributor of medical and recreational cannabis.

    Founded -Moncton, Canada$53Mlast round Feb 2026
  28. 28MetrcMetrc (Marijuana Enforcement Tracking Reporting & Compliance) is a leading provider of regulatory track-and-trace systems for the cannabis industry in the United States.

    Metrc (Marijuana Enforcement Tracking Reporting & Compliance) is a leading provider of regulatory track-and-trace systems for the cannabis industry in the United States.

    Founded 2013Lakeland, United States$50Mlast round Oct 2018
  29. 29Integrated CBDIntegrated CBD is a Scottsdale, Arizona-based company founded in 2018, operating in the biotechnology and hemp/CBD sector.

    Integrated CBD is a Scottsdale, Arizona-based company founded in 2018, operating in the biotechnology and hemp/CBD sector.

    Founded 2018Scottsdale, United States$50Mlast round Oct 2019
  30. 30DemetrixDemetrix is a biotechnology company based in Berkeley, California, specializing in the research and production of rare bioactive ingredients, particularly natur

    Demetrix is a biotechnology company based in Berkeley, California, specializing in the research and production of rare bioactive ingredients, particularly natur

    Founded 2017Berkeley, United States$50Mlast round Jul 2019
  31. 31AYR WellnessAYR Wellness is a manufacturing company that develops and markets cannabis products and packaged goods.

    AYR Wellness is a manufacturing company that develops and markets cannabis products and packaged goods.

    Founded -Miami, United States$50Mlast round Jul 2025
  32. 32KadenwoodKadenwood is a consumer products lifestyle company that focuses on shaping CBD into a trusted and safe mainstream wellness category.

    Kadenwood is a consumer products lifestyle company that focuses on shaping CBD into a trusted and safe mainstream wellness category.

    Founded 2019-$50Mlast round Jun 2021
  33. 33FlowhubFlowhub is a technology company based in Denver, Colorado, that specializes in retail management and point-of-sale (POS) software for state-licensed cannabis dispensaries.

    Flowhub is a technology company based in Denver, Colorado, that specializes in retail management and point-of-sale (POS) software for state-licensed cannabis dispensaries.

    Founded 2015Miami, United States$48Mlast round Oct 2021
  34. 34Indus HoldingFounded 2015United States$46Mlast round Oct 2018
  35. 35GreenbitsGreenbits is a cannabis retail platform serving medical dispensaries and adult-use retailers.

    Greenbits is a cannabis retail platform serving medical dispensaries and adult-use retailers.

    Founded 2014San Jose, United States$40Mlast round Apr 2020
  36. 36TRIPTRIP is a UK-based wellness and beverage company that specializes in calming drinks, supplements, and CBD-based products.

    TRIP is a UK-based wellness and beverage company that specializes in calming drinks, supplements, and CBD-based products.

    Founded 2019London, United Kingdom$40Mlast round Sept 2026
  37. 37Mile High LabsMile High Labs is a global manufacturer specializing in hemp-derived cannabinoid ingredients, including CBD, CBG, and CBN.

    Mile High Labs is a global manufacturer specializing in hemp-derived cannabinoid ingredients, including CBD, CBG, and CBN.

    Founded 2016Loveland, United States$35Mlast round Oct 2018
  38. 38LeafFounded -United States$35Mlast round Jan 2022
  39. 39FarmaceuticalRxFarmaceuticalRx is a therapeutics company focused on bringing innovations through research and development to the medical marijuana sector.

    FarmaceuticalRx is a therapeutics company focused on bringing innovations through research and development to the medical marijuana sector.

    Founded 2015Farrell, United States$34Mlast round Feb 2022
  40. 40VangstVangst is a recruiting platform that connects job seekers with opportunities in the cannabis industry.

    Vangst is a recruiting platform that connects job seekers with opportunities in the cannabis industry.

    Founded 2016Denver, United States$32Mlast round Jan 2022
  41. 41Blühen BotanicalsBlühen Botanicals is a hemp biomass processing and extraction company that produces its own blend of boutique wellness products.

    Blühen Botanicals is a hemp biomass processing and extraction company that produces its own blend of boutique wellness products.

    Founded 2018United States$31Mlast round Feb 2019
  42. 42NorCal CannabisNorCal Cannabis Company functions as a holding company with assets ranging from production to retail.

    NorCal Cannabis Company functions as a holding company with assets ranging from production to retail.

    Founded 2014San Francisco, United States$27Mlast round Jan 2019
  43. 43EnlightenFounded --$27Mlast round Jan 2026
  44. 44Clever LeavesClever Leaves is a multi-national operator (MNO) and a licensed producer of pharmaceutical-grade medical cannabis.

    Clever Leaves is a multi-national operator (MNO) and a licensed producer of pharmaceutical-grade medical cannabis.

    Founded 2016New York, United States$25Mlast round Jul 2021
  45. 45Future StateFounded -United States$25Mlast round Sept 2019
  46. 46Aurora CannabisAurora Cannabis is a medical marijuana producer that provides its patients quality products, customer service, and affordable pricing.

    Aurora Cannabis is a medical marijuana producer that provides its patients quality products, customer service, and affordable pricing.

    Founded -Edmonton, Canada$25Mlast round Sept 2023
  47. 47DixieFounded -Canada$25Mlast round Oct 2018
  48. 48PrimaRisk Management Consultants for Businesses and High-Net-Worth Families - Fee Based Only

    Risk Management Consultants for Businesses and High-Net-Worth Families - Fee Based Only

    Founded -Mexico$23Mlast round Dec 2024
  49. 49CannalysisCannalysis is a leading third-party analytical laboratory located in Santa Ana, California, specializing in testing services for the cannabis industry.

    Cannalysis is a leading third-party analytical laboratory located in Santa Ana, California, specializing in testing services for the cannabis industry.

    Founded 2015Santa Ana, United States$23Mlast round Sept 2019
  50. 50TerrAscendTerrAscend is a cannabis company that provides products, brands, and services to the cannabinoid market.

    TerrAscend is a cannabis company that provides products, brands, and services to the cannabinoid market.

    Founded 2017Mississauga, Canada$22Mlast round Jun 2026
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