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Private Equity and Venture Capital Investing in the U.S. Cannabis Industry

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Introduction Disclaimer: This post is not investment advice. U.S. cannabis is a large, fragmented, state-by-state consumer and healthcare-adjacent market with unusually “legal-but-illegal” federal risk. In 2025, U.S. regulated cannabis sales (adult-use + medical) were $31.5B (adult-use $23.9B, medical $7.6B) with $39.1B forecast by 2029, per BDSA–sourced estimates. Several investing realities dominate underwriting: State markets are …

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M&A and Investor Readiness for U.S. Cannabis Operators

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Introduction U.S. cannabis M&A is not “business as usual.” Federal illegality still shapes everything: tax (IRC §280E), banking access, diligence depth, and how much of a deal can actually close on schedule (licenses, ownership approvals, local permits). As of February 26, 2026, the federal government has signaled movement but has not delivered full federal legalization. …

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Is Cannabis Growing Still Profitable? U.S. Market Analysis

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The legal cannabis “green rush” of the past decade has given way to a far more challenging reality for cultivators. What started as a lucrative opportunity in newly legalized markets has increasingly been squeezed by falling prices, rising costs, and intense competition. Today, 24 U.S. states plus D.C. have legal adult-use cannabis markets, meaning nearly …

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How to Start a Marijuana Seed Bank Business Pt. 1

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How to Start a Marijuana Seed Bank Business Part 1

Learn how to start your own marijuana seed bank business in part 1 of our guide. Introduction A marijuana seed bank that sells marijuana seeds may ship the seeds into the United States and many other countries around the world. Marijuana seeds, also known as cannabis or weed seeds, are sold categorized by name, genetics, …

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4 Best Cannabis Investor Networks, Business Crowdfunding Platforms

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4 Best Cannabis Investor Networks, Business Crowdfunding Platforms

We overview the top 4 best cannabis investor network crowdfunding platforms for company fundraising in the marijuana industry. Introduction to Cannabis Fundraising Business in the cannabis industry is risky due to the legal “gray area” of working with the current marijuana laws in the US. Nothing is guaranteed. Funding is often hard to acquire. Crowdfunding, …

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