Headline sales figures only tell part of the story in U.S. cannabis. The real signal for investors sits in how much cash operators actually keep after costs, taxes, and competition. This guide breaks down where profit pools are strongest, using a model that cuts through surface-level growth metrics. Disclaimer: Informational purposes only; Not investment advice. …
Introduction Federal cannabis rescheduling is underway but still pending. A Dec 2025 White House order instructed the Attorney General to finalize rescheduling marijuana from Schedule I to III of the CSA. As of early 2026, final action is not yet taken, and legal challenges remain. The biggest financial effect of Schedule III will be the …
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 …
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. …
Cannabis entrepreneurs know that location is everything. Each state has its own laws, climate, market conditions, and opportunities that can make or break a cultivation venture. In this in-depth guide, we highlight ten of the best U.S. states for cannabis cultivation (in no particular order): California, Oklahoma, Michigan, New Mexico, Massachusetts, Oregon, Maine, Missouri, Colorado, …
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 …
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, …