The publicly-traded cannabis stocks have enjoyed an immense rally that began on 9/1, fueled by speculation regarding this week’s legalization ballot initiatives in Arizona, California, Maine, Massachusetts and Nevada along with...
The cannabis industry is booming, but, for a variety of reasons, institutions are not yet able to invest in companies operating within it as long as it remains illegal...
Reuters reported that cannabis-focused private equity firm Privateer Holdings has launched a $100mm capital raise, closing on the first $40mm. The firm last raised capital in early 2015, attracting...
More than six months ahead of the May 6, 2017 deadline for adoption, the Ohio Department of Commerce has issued proposed rules for cultivators in the Ohio Medical Marijuana Control...
The state-by-state proliferation of medical and legal cannabis has opened up the industry to outsiders looking to capitalize on its growth. One group that has shown considerable interest is...
Canopy Growth Enters Quebec market with Acquisition of Vert Médical Corporation diversifies with acquisition of licensed hemp producer Groupe Hemp DRUMMONDVILLE, QC, Nov. 1, 2016 /CNW/ – Canopy Growth...
Cannabis stocks have rallied dramatically in the past two months, with the Cannabis Stock Index more than doubling from the end of August, rising 136% from 33.16 on 8/31 to...
Aurora Announces Q4 2016 and Full Financial Year 2016 Results VANCOUVER, Oct. 27, 2016 /CNW/ – Aurora Cannabis Inc. (the “Company” or “Aurora”) (TSXV: ACB) (OTC: ACBFF) (Frankfurt: 21P;...
CannaKorp CEO James Winokur presented his company to CNBC Power Pitch and earned an “all in” from the three panelists, which included Nir Liberboim of Uprise Ventures, Kelly Keenan...
Denverite profiled Tokken as startup of the week. The company, based in Denver, is focused on one of the major challenges the cannabis industry faces: Cash transactions. The company...
Deloitte Canada, which will be issuing a report “Recreational Marijuana: Insights and Opportunities”, is bullish on the Canadian cannabis industry, suggesting that the industry could see sales of $4.9-8.7...
Aphria enters into IP transfer agreement in Arizona Aphria secures 5% membership interest in Copperstate Farms, LLC LEAMINGTON, ONTARIO–(Marketwired – Oct. 27, 2016) – Aphria Inc. (“Aphria” or the...
On June 1, 2015, Governor Greg Abbott of Texas signed the state’s “Compassionate Use Program”, Senate Bill 339, into law. One of the most restrictive medical cannabis programs in the...
Pure Ratios Releases Innovative Topical Patch that lasts up to 96 Hours for Localized Relief October 25, 2016 – Standard thinking about topical relief is ready to be taken...
With its partner’s facility opening earlier this month, Dixie Brands cannabis infused products will soon be available in the Las Vegas market. Silver State Wellness is manufacturing more than 20...
Understanding the Financial Big Picture of Entering into the “Green Rush” Can I set up a cannabusiness that is sustainable for the long-haul? Guest post by Joe Bagan, COO...
Wissington glasshouse to grow plants for epilepsy medicine Wissington, Norfolk – 25 October 2016 British Sugar, the leading UK beet sugar producer, announces today that its horticultural business is...
Tweed Farms Receives Sales License and Amended Production License SMITHS FALLS, ON, Oct. 24, 2016 /CNW/ – Tweed Farms Inc. (“Tweed Farms” or the “Farm”), a wholly owned subsidiary...
Eaze Becomes the Most Funded Marijuana Technology Company With $25M Total Funding Eaze Raises $13 Million Series B to Scale Medical Marijuana Delivery Technology SAN FRANCISCO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–October 24, 2016...
The New York medical cannabis program, which first welcomed patients in January, has gotten off to an extremely slow start, yet the state is contemplating expanding the number of...
