Top list · United States
Cannabis startups in the United States
114 cannabis startups in the United States have raised money in rounds we track. These are the 50 that have raised the most, $3.8B between them, with New York the most common home.
- 1
PaxPAX is an early-stage venture capital fund that helps technical founders evolve into sales leadersPAX is an early-stage venture capital fund that helps technical founders evolve into sales leaders
Founded -United States$480Mlast round May 2026 - 2
Flora 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
DutchieDutchie 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
LeafLinkLeafLink 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 - 5
Cresco 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 - 6Flow KanaFounded -United States$148Mlast round Feb 2019
- 7
ParallelFounded -United States$146Mlast round Jun 2026 - 8
Jane 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 - 9
Acreage 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 - 10
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 - 11
Grassroots 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 - 12
Glass 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 - 13
Hound 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 - 14
CalivaCaliva 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 - 15
Cura PartnersCura Partners is a cannabis brands company.Cura Partners is a cannabis brands company.
Founded 2015United States$75Mlast round Nov 2018 - 16
3Leaf3Leaf provides cannabis-infused cookies, fruit jellies, and chocolates.3Leaf provides cannabis-infused cookies, fruit jellies, and chocolates.
Founded 2017United States$65Mlast round Sept 2008 - 17
VerticalVertical 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 - 18
Northern Swan HoldingsNorthern Swan Holdings, Inc.Northern Swan Holdings, Inc.
Founded 2017New York, United States$58Mlast round Apr 2019 - 19
CanndescentCANNDESCENT 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 - 20
Holistic 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 - 21Gage 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 - 22
4Front4Front 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 - 23
MetrcMetrc (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 - 24
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 - 25
DemetrixDemetrix is a biotechnology company based in Berkeley, California, specializing in the research and production of rare bioactive ingredients, particularly naturDemetrix 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 - 26
AYR 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 - 27
FlowhubFlowhub 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 - 28Indus HoldingFounded 2015United States$46Mlast round Oct 2018
- 29
GreenbitsGreenbits 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 - 30
Mile 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 - 31LeafFounded -United States$35Mlast round Jan 2022
- 32
FarmaceuticalRxFarmaceuticalRx 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 - 33
VangstVangst 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 - 34
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 - 35
NorCal 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 - 36
Clever 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 - 37
Future StateFounded -United States$25Mlast round Sept 2019 - 38
CannalysisCannalysis 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 - 39Green Flower MediaFounded 2015United States$20Mlast round Jun 2019
- 40FylloFounded -United States$20Mlast round May 2024
- 41ZeaKalFounded -United States$19Mlast round Sept 2019
- 42ViolaFounded -United States$16Mlast round Oct 2019
- 43
NugNUG Inc.NUG Inc.
Founded 2014Alameda, United States$15Mlast round May 2019 - 44
NOXXNOXX is a vertically integrated cannabis firm that, through innovation, and inclusivity, offers the finest brands at the best pricing.NOXX is a vertically integrated cannabis firm that, through innovation, and inclusivity, offers the finest brands at the best pricing.
Founded 2022Detroit, United States$15Mlast round Aug 2022 - 45
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 - 46
HeadsetHeadset is a data-driven tech company that provides a business intelligence platform for the cannabis industry.Headset is a data-driven tech company that provides a business intelligence platform for the cannabis industry.
Founded 2015Seattle, United States$15Mlast round Jan 2019 - 47
MJ FreewayMj Freeway offers a cloud-based, seed-to-sale, cannabis compliance software for marijuana businesses.Mj Freeway offers a cloud-based, seed-to-sale, cannabis compliance software for marijuana businesses.
Founded 2010United States$13Mlast round Sept 2018 - 48WurkFounded -United States$13Mlast round Feb 2019
- 49
Confident CannabisConfident Cannabis provides software for cannabis testing, trading, and visual product discovery.Confident Cannabis provides software for cannabis testing, trading, and visual product discovery.
Founded 2015Palo Alto, United States$12Mlast round May 2019 - 50
EazeEaze is an online marketplace and technology platform that helps provide legal access to cannabis through safe and convenient delivery.Eaze is an online marketplace and technology platform that helps provide legal access to cannabis through safe and convenient delivery.
Founded -Denver, United States$12Mlast round Nov 2024
United StatesCompanies whose funding rounds we classed in this sector, ranked by the total they have raised in rounds we hold. Nobody pays to be on a list.
Who backed them?
Open any company for its rounds and investors, or search the investors who back cannabis startups in the United States in the app, with filters, lists and exports.
More cannabis lists
See all
RC
CG
OMore lists for United States
See all
O
A
XStartups in the United States42,176 companies · $870B
GV
V
RPHealth startups in the United States7,411 companies · $71BOAXAI startups in the United States5,656 companies · $718BVRP
DHHealthcare startups in the United States4,148 companies · $51B
S
P
IIT Services startups in the United States3,482 companies · $27B
D
CE
ADBig Data & Analytics startups in the United States2,107 companies · $132BOA
WAI startups in the United States that raised in 20261,648 companies · $431B in 2026D
P
ASoftware startups in the United States1,638 companies · $77B