LOS ANGELES, Jan. 8, 2017 /Weed Wire/ — More than 200 high-net worth investors from around the world, eager to invest in the fastest growing industry in America will gather at the Fairmont Miramar Hotel for a two day “Shark Tank”-like pitch forum on Tuesday, January 30th and Wednesday, January 31st, hosted exclusively for members of The Arcview Investor Network.
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Agritek Holdings, Inc. Announces $1,000,000 Capital Infusion With Institutional Investor And Eliminates First $200,000 Of Existing Toxic Convertible Debt With Final $500,000 In Convertible Debt To Be Paid By Year End
LOS ANGELES, Dec. 27, 2017 /Weed Wire/ — Agritek Holdings, Inc. (OTCQB: AGTK) www.AgritekHoldings.com, a fully integrated, active real estate investor for the cannabis sector and consultant for multiple cannabis brands, today announced that the Company has received an additional $1,000,000 dollars as a capital infusion from institutional investors to the Company.
AusCann Plants Second Crop in Chile
CARABOODA, Western Australia, Dec. 18, 2017 /Weed Wire/ — AusCann Group Holdings Ltd (ASX:AC8 or ‘the Company’) is pleased to announce that its 50:50 Chilean joint venture, DayaCann, has commenced planting of its second medicinal cannabis crop, following the grant of its cultivation licence as announced on 22 November 2017.
Michigan May Require Up to 500K in Capital for Medical Cannabis Applicants
Business owners hoping to enter into Michigan’s medical cannabis industry will likely need a large amount of start-up capital in order to become licensed.
Investing in Marijuana: Cannabis Industry Raises Hit $1.8 Billion
Despite strong opposition from former White House Press Secretary Sean Spicer and Attorney General Jeff Sessions, and the overall limitations imposed by federal illegality in the U.S., 2017 is shaping up to be a great year for the North American cannabis industry.
Players Network, Inc. Third Quarter Shareholder Update
LAS VEGAS, Sept. 18, 2017 /Weed Wire/ — Player’s Network, Inc. (OTCQB: PNTV), a diversified holding company operating in media and marijuana, announced today a shareholder update letter from CEO Mark Bradley.
StarGreen Capital Will Invest $100 million Over the Next Year to Support Entrepreneurs in California’s Legal Medical and Recreational Cannabis Industries
BEVERLY HILLS, Calif., May 23, 2017 /Weed Wire/ — StarGreen Capital announced today its plans to invest $100 million over the next year in California’s legal medical and recreational cannabis industries.
Zelda Therapeutics Provides Operational Update
PERTH, Australia, April 28, 2017 /Weed Wire/ — The Board of Zelda Therapeutics Ltd (ASX: ZLD, Zelda or the Company) is pleased to provide an operational update to accompany its Appendix 4C, released today, for the 3-month period to 31 March 2017.
Canopy San Diego Launches Spring Cohort of Cannabis Tech Companies
SAN DIEGO, March 27, 2017 /Weed Wire/ — Canopy San Diego, Southern California’s premier seed-stage accelerator program for technology and business infrastructure companies that support the legal cannabis industry, is pleased to announce the launch of the Spring 2017 class. Canopy San Diego invests capital, mentorship, and services to accelerate the development of their portfolio companies.
Aphria Strengthens US Investment Platform, Increases Position in Copperstate Farms Investors to 18.5%
LEAMINGTON, Ontario, March 27, 2017 /Weed Wire/ — Aphria Inc. (“Aphria” or the “Company”) (TSX:APH)(OTCQB:APHQF), through its subsidiary Aphria (Arizona) Inc., is pleased to announce that it made an additional investment of $3 million (USD) in Copperstate Farms Investors, LLC (“Investors”).
THC Announces $10,000,000 Capital Commitment
VANCOUVER, British Columbia, March 16, 2017 /Weed Wire/ — THC BioMed Intl Ltd. (“THC” or the “Company”) (CSE:THC) announces that it has entered into a capital commitment agreement (the “Capital Commitment”) with GEM Global Yield Fund LLC SCS (“GEM”) for a $10 million Capital Commitment from GEM to invest into THC.
Marijuana Stocks Continue to Outperform the Market
Marijuana stocks are riding high as the stock index is up for the eighth consecutive week.
Recent Trends Reveal Canadian Market Maturing Faster Than U.S.
“We are continuing to see Canadian companies invest in or acquire assets in U.S. cannabis markets […] looking to take advantage of increased demand abroad,” a Viridian Capital analyst says.
Nevada’s State Capital Temporarily Bans Recreational Dispensaries
On Jan. 19, 2017, the Carson City Board of Supervisors temporarily banned recreational cannabis dispensaries in Carson City, Nevada. The ban will last for 180 days, unless the state issues regulations before the moratorium has expired.
Renowned Brand Executive Joins Viridian Advisory Board
NEW YORK, Dec. 2, 2016 /Weed Wire/ — Viridian Capital Advisors is pleased to announce that Peter J. McDonough has joined our advisory board.
GENERAL CANNABIS Announces Third Quarter 2016 Results
DENVER, Nov. 7, 2016 /Weed Wire/ — General Cannabis Corp (OTCQB:CANN), the all-in-one resource to the regulated cannabis industry, today announced financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2016.
Learn How to Fund Your Cannabis Business
Are you an entrepreneur eager to fund your cannabis business? Needless to say, banks are not going to be your first choice. How can you raise capital legally and then bank the money you make?
Kush Bottles Reports Record Annual Revenue
SANTA ANA, Calif., Nov. 3, 2016 /Weed Wire/ — Kush Bottles (OTCQB: KSHB), a supplier of packaging supplies, accessories, and branding solutions for the legal cannabis industry, reported financial results for its fiscal year ended August 31, 2016.
Mainstream Investors Warming Up to Pot
LOS ANGELES, Oct. 13, 2016 /Weed Wire/ — Marijuana sales in the U.S. are poised to surpass coffee by the end of this decade.
Cannabis Cultivation and Production Facility Breaks Ground in Washoe County
MCCARRAN, Nev., Oct. 7, 2016 /Weed Wire/ — MedMen, a leading cannabis management and capital firm based in Los Angeles, broke ground Thursday on a new $15 million, 45,000-square-foot cannabis production and cultivation facility in Washoe County, Nevada.
Golden Leaf Holdings Ltd Common Shares Approved for Inclusion on the OTCQB Market
Oct. 5, 2016 /Weed Wire/ — Golden Leaf Holdings Ltd. (“GLH” or the “Company”) (CSE:GLH)(CSE:GLH.CN), a leading cannabis oil solutions company built around recognized brands, is pleased to announce that the OTC Markets Group has approved the Company’s common shares for listing on its OTCQB Market beginning on Wednesday, October 5, 2016.
Viridian Capital Advisors to Sponsor and Speak at The Cannabis Private Investment Summit in New York City
NEW YORK, Sept. 28, 2016 /Weed Wire/ — Viridian Capital Advisors, a financial and strategic advisory firm dedicated to the legal cannabis marketplace, is pleased to announce that it will be a speaker and sponsor at The Cannabis Private Investment Summit in New York City.
Viridian Launches the CANNABIS DEAL TRACKER
NEW YORK, Sept. 26, 2016 /Weed Wire/ — Viridian Capital Advisors, a financial and strategic advisory firm dedicated to the legal cannabis marketplace, is proud to announce the launch of the CANNABIS DEAL TRACKER.
Aphria Finalizes Licensing Deal With Tokyo Smoke
TORONTO, Ontario, Sept. 19, 2016 /Weed Wire/ — Aphria Inc. (“Aphria”) (TSX VENTURE:APH)(OTCQB:APHQF), in connection with its previously announced licensing deal with Tokyo Smoke, a premium cannabis-oriented lifestyle brand, has issued to Tokyo Smoke 38,759 common shares of Aphria and 200,000 common share purchase warrants exercisable for a period of 5 years at an exercise price of $3.14 per warrant.
Aphria to Triple Its Production Space as it Starts Part III Expansion
LEAMINGTON, Ontario, Sept.16,2016 /Weed Wire/ — Aphria Inc. (“Aphria” or the “Company”) (TSX VENTURE:APH) (OTCQB:APHQF) is pleased to announce that its Board of Directors approved a fully funded $24.5 million capital project as the first phase of its Part III expansion.
Tauriga Sciences Inc. Secures Requisite Additional Capital to Finance Auditor Engagement Through Completion of First Fiscal Quarter 2017 Audit; Period Ending June 30, 2016
NEW YORK, Aug. 4, 2016 /Weed Wire/ — Tauriga Sciences, Inc. (OTC PINK: TAUG) (“Tauriga” or the “Company”), a diversified life sciences technology Company, today announced that it has secured additional capital from an existing institutional investor in order to finance additional audit and interim reporting related work.
Med-X Raising Capital While Advancing Marijuana Education
Med-X is a company I have been researching today that provides nontoxic and 100 percent all-natural pest management products to people who grow marijuana legally.
Leading Cannabis Management Firm MedMen Launches $100 Million Investment Fund
LOS ANGELES, June 27, 2016 /Weed Wire/ — MedMen, the only full-service management company serving North America’s legal cannabis industry, has launched the MedMen Opportunity Fund, L.P. (the “Fund”), the first private equity vehicle of its kind.
Microsoft Corporation’s Senior Director of Global Security Joins the Viridian Advisory Board
NEW YORK, June 27, 2016 /Weed Wire/ — Viridian Capital Advisors, a financial and strategic advisory firm dedicated to the legal cannabis marketplace, is pleased to announce that Mr. Brian Tuskan has joined our advisory board.
Final Program for This Week’s Viridian Cannabis Investment Conference in Florida
NEW YORK, June 7, 2016 /Weed Wire/ — Viridian Capital Advisors is pleased to release the final event program for this week’s Viridian Cannabis Investment Conference in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. This event will take place at The Westin Fort Lauderdale Hotel on Wednesday, June 8th. To view the full conference program, including speaker biographies as well as…
Arcview Pioneering Presentation on Legal Cannabis as a High Growth Sector for Angel Investors
PHILADELPHIA, Pa., May 11, 2016 /Weed Wire/ — The Arcview Group (Arcview) made the first ever plenary session presentation on cannabis as an investable sector at the Angel Capital Association Summit in Philadelphia, PA on May 10, 2016 at the Philadelphia Convention Center.
Marijuana Startup LeafLine Hunts for Another Big Round of Funding
Medical-marijuana startup LeafLine Labs has begun an effort to raise $21 million, according to a regulatory filing.
Viridian Announces Two More Presenting Companies for Florida Cannabis Investment Conference
NEW YORK, May 10, 2016 /Weed Wire/ — Viridian Capital Advisors is pleased to announce two additional companies selected to present at our Florida cannabis investment conference on June 8, 2016 at the Westin Fort Lauderdale Hotel.
Legalize and Advertise: Peter Tosh’s Family Launches Peter Tosh 420
On April 20, 2016, the family of reggae legend Peter Tosh announced that it has launched Peter Tosh 420, a company providing cannabis products embodying Tosh’s legacy of spiritual elevation and recreation.
Family of Peter Tosh Announces Major Developments On Second Annual International Peter Tosh Day
DENVER, April 20, 2016 /Weed Wire/ — The family of the famed reggae artist Peter Tosh is proud to announce it is launching Peter Tosh 420, a company with a mission to organically grow the Peter Tosh legacy by providing quality cannabis products for medicinal power, spiritual enlightenment and recreational enjoyment.
Raising Capital: Meadow Evolves with Cannabis Landscape
On April 5, 2016, Meadow, a medical cannabis delivery and software company based in San Francisco, announced that it had closed a $2.1 million round of seed funding.
7 Experts Discuss Best Practices On Taking Your Cannabis Company Public
Many companies directly in or serving the cannabis industry have turned to the public markets in order to facilitate raising capital.
Viridian Advisory Board Member, Mr. Mitchell Fox, Appointed to Board of Directors of Client, Civilized Worldwide
New York, March 29, 2016 /Weed Wire/ — Viridian Capital Advisors is pleased to announce that advisory board member, Mr. Mitchell Fox, has been appointed to the Board of Directors of Viridian client, Civilized Worldwide. Civilized Worldwide is a digital publishing company that elevates cannabis culture.
CanopyBoulder Raises More than $2 Million for Cannabis Startups
On March 18, 2016, CanopyBoulder announced that it had raised a $2 million fund to invest in two classes of startups for its business accelerator program in 2016.
Is ‘Cannabis Crowdfunding’ for You? A New SEC Rule Could Open Startup Investment to Everyone
Investing in startup cannabis companies is about to get easier for the little guy. And for the little company.
Venture Capitalists Invested Over $215 Million in Cannabis Companies in 2015
On Feb. 29, 2016, CB Insights released a report on venture capital investments in the legal cannabis industry for 2015. According to the report, VCs invested in 98 cannabis-related deals in 2015, totaling $215.2 million.
Regulation A+ Gaining Momentum: SEC Provides Update and Med-X Offering Goes Live
On Feb. 25, 2016, the SEC’s Advisory Committee on Small and Emerging Companies met to discuss the ongoing evolution of this new capital landscape. According to the opening remarks of Mary Jo White, SEC Chair, “Since Regulation A+ became effective in June 2015, issuers have publicly filed over sixty offering statements with the Commission.”
GreenCoinX Upgrades its Crypto Currency Identification to Full “Know Your Client” Standards
TORONTO, Ontario, Feb. 3, 2016 /Weed Wire/ — GreenCoinX Inc, a subsidiary of GreenBank Capital Inc a Canadian public company (CSE:GBC and OTCMKTS:GRNBF) (“GreenCoinX”) announces its upgraded crypto currency identification to full “Know Your Client” (“KYC”) standards.
Funding options are probably in short supply, huh?
ENGLEWOOD, Colo., Jan. 28, 2016 /Weed Wire/ — Since launching Dynamic Alternative Finance (DAF), we have arranged more than $15.5 million from private capital investors to help marijuana-related businesses.
Pineapple Express, Inc. Provides Q1 2016 Shareholder Update Letter
LOS ANGELES, Jan. 21, 2016 /Weed Wire/ —PINEAPPLE EXPRESS, INC. (OTC Pink: PNPL) issued the following shareholder update letter from Matthew Feinstein, CEO and Chairman.
Lexaria’s Technology Demonstrates Positive Test Results for Nitric Oxide
KELOWNA, British Columbia, Jan. 20, 2016 /Weed Wire/ — Lexaria Corp. is very pleased to announce study data from human subjects demonstrating significant elevation of systemic nitric oxide levels.
BUYINS.NET Consults to Lexaria Corp to Surveil Short Sellers and Market Makers.
KELOWNA, British Columbia, Jan. 13, 2016 /Weed Wire/ — Lexaria Corp. announced today that BUYINS.NET has initiated coverage on Lexaria Corp. (OTC: LXRP) after releasing the latest short sale data through January 14, 2016.
Lexaria Forward Stock Split Confirmed
KELOWNA, British Columbia, Dec. 16, 2015 /Weed Wire/ — Lexaria Corp. (OTCQB: LXRPD) (CNSX: LXX) (the “Company” or “Lexaria”) confirms the earlier announced Lexaria forward stock split has taken place and the company’s shares begin trading on a post-split basis today at the open of trading.
Lexaria Enters Investors Relations Contract with RADIUS
KELOWNA, British Columbia, Dec. 14, 2015 /Weed Wire/ — Lexaria Corp. (OTCQB:LXRP) (CNSX: LXX) has signed an Investor Relations and media coverage services agreement with RADIUS Consulting, initially on a 45-day trial basis, to provide services.
Lexaria Files Additional New Patent Pendings
KELOWNA, British Columbia, Dec. 14, 2015 /Weed Wire/ — Lexaria Corp (OTCQB:LXRP) (CSE:LXX) (the “Company” or “Lexaria”) announces it has initiated the simultaneous filing of two new U.S. provisional patent applications at the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.