# Top 50 Cannabis Startups in the United States by Funding (2026)

> The 50 best-funded cannabis startups in the United States, ranked by total funding raised: $3.8B combined.

Source: https://millionrounds.com/top-lists/cannabis-startups-united-states (Millionrounds; every figure on the page links to its filing or article)

- 1 [**Pax** PAX is an early-stage venture capital fund that helps technical founders evolve into sales leaders](https://millionrounds.com/company/pax) PAX is an early-stage venture capital fund that helps technical founders evolve into sales leaders *Founded* - United States **$480M** last round May 2026
- 2 [**Flora Growth Corp.** Flora Growth is a cannabis company that leverages natural cultivation practices.](https://millionrounds.com/company/flora-growth-corp) Flora Growth is a cannabis company that leverages natural cultivation practices. *Founded* 2019 Fort Lauderdale, United States **$401M** last round Sept 2025
- 3 [**Dutchie** 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.](https://millionrounds.com/company/dutchie) 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* 2017 Boston, United States **$368M** last round Oct 2021
- 4 [**LeafLink** LeafLink is a leading B2B technology platform and wholesale marketplace designed for the licensed cannabis industry.](https://millionrounds.com/company/leaflink) LeafLink is a leading B2B technology platform and wholesale marketplace designed for the licensed cannabis industry. *Founded* 2016 New York, United States **$156M** last round Feb 2023
- 5 [**Cresco Labs** Cresco Labs is a vertically-integrated multi-state cannabis operator inciting the progressive evolution of the medical cannabis industry.](https://millionrounds.com/company/cresco-labs) Cresco Labs is a vertically-integrated multi-state cannabis operator inciting the progressive evolution of the medical cannabis industry. *Founded* 2013 Chicago, United States **$150M** last round Jun 2026
- 6 [**Flow Kana**](https://millionrounds.com/company/flow-kana) *Founded* - United States **$148M** last round Feb 2019
- 7 [**Parallel**](https://millionrounds.com/company/parallel) *Founded* - United States **$146M** last round Jun 2026
- 8 [**Jane Technologies** Jane Technologies is a cannabis retail tech company that provides its consumers with an online experience for shopping and reviews.](https://millionrounds.com/company/jane-technologies) Jane Technologies is a cannabis retail tech company that provides its consumers with an online experience for shopping and reviews. *Founded* 2015 Santa Cruz, United States **$127M** last round Aug 2021
- 9 [**Acreage Holdings** Acreage Holdings is a vertically integrated, multi-state owner of cannabis licenses and assets in states.](https://millionrounds.com/company/acreage-holdings) Acreage Holdings is a vertically integrated, multi-state owner of cannabis licenses and assets in states. *Founded* 1989 United States **$119M** last round Jul 2018
- 10 [**Ascend Wellness** Ascend Wellness is cannabis operator that owns and operates cultivation facilities to provide easy and accessible products.](https://millionrounds.com/company/ascend-wellness) Ascend Wellness is cannabis operator that owns and operates cultivation facilities to provide easy and accessible products. *Founded* 2018 Boston, United States **$104M** last round Sept 2025
- 11 [**Grassroots Cannabis** Grassroots Cannabis is a grower, processor, and dispenser, of medical cannabis in over four states including Maryland.](https://millionrounds.com/company/grassroots-cannabis) Grassroots Cannabis is a grower, processor, and dispenser, of medical cannabis in over four states including Maryland. *Founded* 2014 United States **$90M** last round Mar 2019
- 12 [**Glass House Brands** Glass House Brands is a vertically integrated cannabis and hemp company.](https://millionrounds.com/company/glass-house-brands) Glass House Brands is a vertically integrated cannabis and hemp company. *Founded* 2016 Long Beach, United States **$78M** last round Jul 2025
- 13 [**Hound Labs** Hound Labs has developed the first cannabis breath test that limits detection to the workday giving employers + employees a fair solution.](https://millionrounds.com/company/hound-labs) Hound Labs has developed the first cannabis breath test that limits detection to the workday giving employers + employees a fair solution. *Founded* 2014 Fremont, United States **$75M** last round Oct 2021
- 14 [**Caliva** Caliva is an integrated cannabis company that provides cannabis products online and on an e-commerce platform.](https://millionrounds.com/company/caliva) Caliva is an integrated cannabis company that provides cannabis products online and on an e-commerce platform. *Founded* 2015 United States **$75M** last round Jan 2019
- 15 [**Cura Partners** Cura Partners is a cannabis brands company.](https://millionrounds.com/company/cura-partners) Cura Partners is a cannabis brands company. *Founded* 2015 United States **$75M** last round Nov 2018
- 16 [**3Leaf** 3Leaf provides cannabis-infused cookies, fruit jellies, and chocolates.](https://millionrounds.com/company/3leaf) 3Leaf provides cannabis-infused cookies, fruit jellies, and chocolates. *Founded* 2017 United States **$65M** last round Sept 2008
- 17 [**Vertical** Vertical Entertainment is an independent film distribution and production company that offers full-service marketing and sales services.](https://millionrounds.com/company/vertical) Vertical Entertainment is an independent film distribution and production company that offers full-service marketing and sales services. *Founded* 2012 Santa Monica, United States **$58M** last round Apr 2019
- 18 [**Northern Swan Holdings** Northern Swan Holdings, Inc.](https://millionrounds.com/company/northern-swan-holdings) Northern Swan Holdings, Inc. *Founded* 2017 New York, United States **$58M** last round Apr 2019
- 19 [**Canndescent** CANNDESCENT is a luxury cannabis brand based in California, known for pioneering the "luxury cannabis" market since its founding in 2015.](https://millionrounds.com/company/canndescent) CANNDESCENT is a luxury cannabis brand based in California, known for pioneering the "luxury cannabis" market since its founding in 2015. *Founded* 2015 Santa Barbara, United States **$57M** last round Sept 2019
- 20 [**Holistic Industries** Holistic Industries is the largest privately owned, vertically integrated Multi-State Operator in the U.S.](https://millionrounds.com/company/holistic-industries) Holistic Industries is the largest privately owned, vertically integrated Multi-State Operator in the U.S. *Founded* 2011 Capitol Heights, United States **$55M** last round Oct 2019
- 21 [**Gage Cannabis** Gage Cannabis is a craft cannabis brand and operator.](https://millionrounds.com/company/gage-cannabis) Gage Cannabis is a craft cannabis brand and operator. *Founded* 2012 Detroit, United States **$55M** last round Nov 2021
- 22 [**4Front** 4Front is an investment and management firm that focuses on cannabis industry.](https://millionrounds.com/company/4front) 4Front is an investment and management firm that focuses on cannabis industry. *Founded* 2011 Phoenix, United States **$54M** last round Jun 2024
- 23 [**Metrc** Metrc (Marijuana Enforcement Tracking Reporting & Compliance) is a leading provider of regulatory track-and-trace systems for the cannabis industry in the United States.](https://millionrounds.com/company/metrc) 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* 2013 Lakeland, United States **$50M** last round Oct 2018
- 24 [**Integrated CBD** Integrated CBD is a Scottsdale, Arizona-based company founded in 2018, operating in the biotechnology and hemp/CBD sector.](https://millionrounds.com/company/integrated-cbd) Integrated CBD is a Scottsdale, Arizona-based company founded in 2018, operating in the biotechnology and hemp/CBD sector. *Founded* 2018 Scottsdale, United States **$50M** last round Oct 2019
- 25 [**Demetrix** Demetrix is a biotechnology company based in Berkeley, California, specializing in the research and production of rare bioactive ingredients, particularly natur](https://millionrounds.com/company/demetrix) Demetrix is a biotechnology company based in Berkeley, California, specializing in the research and production of rare bioactive ingredients, particularly natur *Founded* 2017 Berkeley, United States **$50M** last round Jul 2019
- 26 [**AYR Wellness** AYR Wellness is a manufacturing company that develops and markets cannabis products and packaged goods.](https://millionrounds.com/company/ayr-wellness) AYR Wellness is a manufacturing company that develops and markets cannabis products and packaged goods. *Founded* - Miami, United States **$50M** last round Jul 2025
- 27 [**Flowhub** 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.](https://millionrounds.com/company/flowhub) 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* 2015 Miami, United States **$48M** last round Oct 2021
- 28 [**Indus Holding**](https://millionrounds.com/company/indus-holding) *Founded* 2015 United States **$46M** last round Oct 2018
- 29 [**Greenbits** Greenbits is a cannabis retail platform serving medical dispensaries and adult-use retailers.](https://millionrounds.com/company/green-bits) Greenbits is a cannabis retail platform serving medical dispensaries and adult-use retailers. *Founded* 2014 San Jose, United States **$40M** last round Apr 2020
- 30 [**Mile High Labs** Mile High Labs is a global manufacturer specializing in hemp-derived cannabinoid ingredients, including CBD, CBG, and CBN.](https://millionrounds.com/company/mile-high-labs) Mile High Labs is a global manufacturer specializing in hemp-derived cannabinoid ingredients, including CBD, CBG, and CBN. *Founded* 2016 Loveland, United States **$35M** last round Oct 2018
- 31 [**Leaf**](https://millionrounds.com/company/leaf) *Founded* - United States **$35M** last round Jan 2022
- 32 [**FarmaceuticalRx** FarmaceuticalRx is a therapeutics company focused on bringing innovations through research and development to the medical marijuana sector.](https://millionrounds.com/company/farmaceuticalrx) FarmaceuticalRx is a therapeutics company focused on bringing innovations through research and development to the medical marijuana sector. *Founded* 2015 Farrell, United States **$34M** last round Feb 2022
- 33 [**Vangst** Vangst is a recruiting platform that connects job seekers with opportunities in the cannabis industry.](https://millionrounds.com/company/vangst) Vangst is a recruiting platform that connects job seekers with opportunities in the cannabis industry. *Founded* 2016 Denver, United States **$32M** last round Jan 2022
- 34 [**Blühen Botanicals** Blühen Botanicals is a hemp biomass processing and extraction company that produces its own blend of boutique wellness products.](https://millionrounds.com/company/bluhen-botanicals) Blühen Botanicals is a hemp biomass processing and extraction company that produces its own blend of boutique wellness products. *Founded* 2018 United States **$31M** last round Feb 2019
- 35 [**NorCal Cannabis** NorCal Cannabis Company functions as a holding company with assets ranging from production to retail.](https://millionrounds.com/company/norcal-cannabis) NorCal Cannabis Company functions as a holding company with assets ranging from production to retail. *Founded* 2014 San Francisco, United States **$27M** last round Jan 2019
- 36 [**Clever Leaves** Clever Leaves is a multi-national operator (MNO) and a licensed producer of pharmaceutical-grade medical cannabis.](https://millionrounds.com/company/clever-leaves) Clever Leaves is a multi-national operator (MNO) and a licensed producer of pharmaceutical-grade medical cannabis. *Founded* 2016 New York, United States **$25M** last round Jul 2021
- 37 [**Future State**](https://millionrounds.com/company/future-state) *Founded* - United States **$25M** last round Sept 2019
- 38 [**Cannalysis** Cannalysis is a leading third-party analytical laboratory located in Santa Ana, California, specializing in testing services for the cannabis industry.](https://millionrounds.com/company/cannalysis) Cannalysis is a leading third-party analytical laboratory located in Santa Ana, California, specializing in testing services for the cannabis industry. *Founded* 2015 Santa Ana, United States **$23M** last round Sept 2019
- 39 [**Green Flower Media**](https://millionrounds.com/company/green-flower-media) *Founded* 2015 United States **$20M** last round Jun 2019
- 40 [**Fyllo**](https://millionrounds.com/company/fyllo) *Founded* - United States **$20M** last round May 2024
- 41 [**ZeaKal**](https://millionrounds.com/company/zeakal) *Founded* - United States **$19M** last round Sept 2019
- 42 [**Viola**](https://millionrounds.com/company/viola) *Founded* - United States **$16M** last round Oct 2019
- 43 [**Nug** NUG Inc.](https://millionrounds.com/company/nug) NUG Inc. *Founded* 2014 Alameda, United States **$15M** last round May 2019
- 44 [**NOXX** NOXX is a vertically integrated cannabis firm that, through innovation, and inclusivity, offers the finest brands at the best pricing.](https://millionrounds.com/company/noxx) NOXX is a vertically integrated cannabis firm that, through innovation, and inclusivity, offers the finest brands at the best pricing. *Founded* 2022 Detroit, United States **$15M** last round Aug 2022
- 45 [**The High Note** The High Note is a licensed recreational and medical cannabis dispensary chain based in Los Angeles, California.](https://millionrounds.com/company/the-high-note) The High Note is a licensed recreational and medical cannabis dispensary chain based in Los Angeles, California. *Founded* 2018 Los Angeles, United States **$15M** last round Nov 2018
- 46 [**Headset** Headset is a data-driven tech company that provides a business intelligence platform for the cannabis industry.](https://millionrounds.com/company/headset) Headset is a data-driven tech company that provides a business intelligence platform for the cannabis industry. *Founded* 2015 Seattle, United States **$15M** last round Jan 2019
- 47 [**MJ Freeway** Mj Freeway offers a cloud-based, seed-to-sale, cannabis compliance software for marijuana businesses.](https://millionrounds.com/company/mj-freeway) Mj Freeway offers a cloud-based, seed-to-sale, cannabis compliance software for marijuana businesses. *Founded* 2010 United States **$13M** last round Sept 2018
- 48 [**Wurk**](https://millionrounds.com/company/wurk) *Founded* - United States **$13M** last round Feb 2019
- 49 [**Confident Cannabis** Confident Cannabis provides software for cannabis testing, trading, and visual product discovery.](https://millionrounds.com/company/confident-cannabis) Confident Cannabis provides software for cannabis testing, trading, and visual product discovery. *Founded* 2015 Palo Alto, United States **$12M** last round May 2019
- 50 [**Eaze** Eaze is an online marketplace and technology platform that helps provide legal access to cannabis through safe and convenient delivery.](https://millionrounds.com/company/eaze) Eaze is an online marketplace and technology platform that helps provide legal access to cannabis through safe and convenient delivery. *Founded* - Denver, United States **$12M** last round Nov 2024

**Total funding** how the list is ranked

**15 November 2026** updated nightly

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