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Cannabis startups founded in 2018
25 cannabis startups founded in 2018 have raised money in rounds we track. These are the 25 that have raised the most, $357M between them, with the United States the most common home.
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Ascend 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 - 2Green 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 - 3
Integrated 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 - 4
Blühen 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 - 5
The High NoteThe High Note is a licensed recreational and medical cannabis dispensary chain based in Los Angeles, California.The High Note is a licensed recreational and medical cannabis dispensary chain based in Los Angeles, California.
Founded 2018Los Angeles, United States$15Mlast round Nov 2018 - 6
VerdemedVerdeMed is a Canadian pharmaceutical cannabis company based in Toronto, Ontario, founded in 2018 by a team of doctors and executives from Brazil and Colombia.VerdeMed is a Canadian pharmaceutical cannabis company based in Toronto, Ontario, founded in 2018 by a team of doctors and executives from Brazil and Colombia.
Founded 2018Toronto, Canada$13Mlast round Apr 2019 - 7
NabisNabis is a leading licensed cannabis wholesale platform in the United States, founded in 2018 by Vince C.Nabis is a leading licensed cannabis wholesale platform in the United States, founded in 2018 by Vince C.
Founded 2018San Francisco, United States$10Mlast round Jan 2026 - 8
Green Peak InnovationsGreen Peak Innovations is a medical cannabis in Michigan.Green Peak Innovations is a medical cannabis in Michigan.
Founded 2018-$10Mlast round Sept 2019 - 9
CannarayCannaray is a leading European cannabis company spanning both medical THC and CBD wellness brands.Cannaray is a leading European cannabis company spanning both medical THC and CBD wellness brands.
Founded 2018London, United Kingdom$9.6Mlast round Sept 2019 - 10
FealsFeals is a wellness company based in Denver, Colorado, that specializes in premium, hemp-based CBD health supplements.Feals is a wellness company based in Denver, Colorado, that specializes in premium, hemp-based CBD health supplements.
Founded 2018Denver, United States$6.8Mlast round May 2021 - 11
Lyphe groupLyphe group is a reliable supplier of medical cannabis care and medicine.Lyphe group is a reliable supplier of medical cannabis care and medicine.
Founded 2018London, United Kingdom$6.3Mlast round May 2022 - 12
VertosaVertosa is a science-first cannabis and hemp technology company that specializes in creating advanced, shelf-stable active ingredients for infused food, beveragVertosa is a science-first cannabis and hemp technology company that specializes in creating advanced, shelf-stable active ingredients for infused food, beverag
Founded 2018Oakland, United States$6.0Mlast round Mar 2024 - 13
Sera LabsSera Labs is the premiere CBD brand creating products that are natural and holistic, dedicated to health and wellness.Sera Labs is the premiere CBD brand creating products that are natural and holistic, dedicated to health and wellness.
Founded 2018United States$5.0Mlast round Feb 2019 - 14
Dewey ScientificDewey Scientific LLC is an agtech company founded in 2018 by molecular plant biologists and PhD plant scientists from Washington State University.Dewey Scientific LLC is an agtech company founded in 2018 by molecular plant biologists and PhD plant scientists from Washington State University.
Founded 2018Pullman, United States$4.5Mlast round Aug 2021 - 15
Jersey HempJersey Hemp cultivates and processes industrial hemp into raw materials and end products in Jersey.Jersey Hemp cultivates and processes industrial hemp into raw materials and end products in Jersey.
Founded 2018St. Helier, Jersey$4.2Mlast round Aug 2021 - 16
CannVaLateCannvalate Pty Ltd is a leading Australian company in the medicinal cannabis sector, established in 2018 by a team of healthcare professionals.Cannvalate Pty Ltd is a leading Australian company in the medicinal cannabis sector, established in 2018 by a team of healthcare professionals.
Founded 2018Toorak, Australia$4.0Mlast round Nov 2018 - 17
Avida GlobalAvida Global is a UK-based medicinal cannabis company founded in 2018 and headquartered in London.Avida Global is a UK-based medicinal cannabis company founded in 2018 and headquartered in London.
Founded 2018Guildford, United Kingdom$3.1Mlast round Nov 2022 - 18
Remedy ReviewRemedy Review provides CBD oils, CBD gummies, creams and lotions, and CBD capsules products.Remedy Review provides CBD oils, CBD gummies, creams and lotions, and CBD capsules products.
Founded 2018United States$2.0Mlast round Oct 2018 - 19
Re BotanicalsRE Botanicals is a USDA certified organic hemp CBD company founded in 2018 by John W.RE Botanicals is a USDA certified organic hemp CBD company founded in 2018 by John W.
Founded 2018Conway, United States$2.0Mlast round Apr 2019 - 20
Apex TradingApex Trading is an Enterprise B2B Wholesale Software Company.Apex Trading is an Enterprise B2B Wholesale Software Company.
Founded 2018Portland, United States$1.7Mlast round Apr 2021 - 21
Christina Lake CannabisChristina Lake Cannabis focuses on oil extraction that provides for more significant margin opportunities.Christina Lake Cannabis focuses on oil extraction that provides for more significant margin opportunities.
Founded 2018Vancouver, Canada$1.1Mlast round Oct 2025 - 22
LeafwireLeafwire is a global cannabis business network.Leafwire is a global cannabis business network.
Founded 2018Denver, United States$1.0Mlast round Jul 2019 - 23
MAD TASTYMAD TASTY is a hemp-infused beverage company founded in Santa Monica in 2018 by Ryan Tedder, the lead singer of OneRepublic.MAD TASTY is a hemp-infused beverage company founded in Santa Monica in 2018 by Ryan Tedder, the lead singer of OneRepublic.
Founded 2018Santa Monica, United States$880Klast round Aug 2022 - 24
The PassThe Pass is a locally owned cannabis company based in Sheffield, Massachusetts.The Pass is a locally owned cannabis company based in Sheffield, Massachusetts.
Founded 2018Sheffield, United States$373Klast round May 2024 - 25
CicloCiclo is a cannabis technology company located in Oakland, California.Ciclo is a cannabis technology company located in Oakland, California.
Founded 2018Oakland, United States$250Klast round Nov 2022
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