SEATTLE, Jan. 25, 2018 /Weed Wire/ – Privateer Holdings, the world’s leading private equity firm investing exclusively in legal cannabis, today announced the completion of its Series C funding round and a pledge from the firm’s founders to donate equity equivalent to $5 million at the firm’s current valuation to help communities harmed by cannabis prohibition.
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Leafly Brings Laughs to 4/20 with Comedy for a Cause
SEATTLE, April 4, 2017 /Weed Wire/ – Leafly, the world’s cannabis information resource, is reviving its smash-hit 2016 comedy tour for one night only to celebrate the biggest unofficial holiday in cannabis culture: 4/20. On April 20, 2017, comedians Damon Wayans Jr., Nikki Glaser, and Pete Holmes will headline four West Coast shows in Seattle, San Francisco, and Los Angeles.
Marley Natural Celebrates Anniversary with Limited-Edition Cannabis Collection
In this video Neville Garrick discusses Bob Marley and the Anniversary Herb Collection.
Marley Natural Celebrates Anniversary with Limited-Edition Cannabis Collection
LOS ANGELES, Feb. 21, 2017 /Weed Wire/ — Marley Natural, the official Bob Marley cannabis brand, is pleased to announce the launch of the Anniversary Herb Collection featuring artwork and packaging designed by Bob’s legendary art director, Neville Garrick.
Kings of Cannabis Capital: Privateer First to Raise Over $100 Million
On Nov. 4, 2016, Privateer Holdings, a Seattle-based private equity firm focused on the legal cannabis industry, announced that it has closed $40 million in convertible bridge funding, the first part of a future $100 million Series C equity round.
Privateer Holdings Closes $40 Million in Convertible Note Financing
SEATTLE, Nov. 4, 2016 /Weed Wire/ — Privateer Holdings, the world’s first private equity firm to invest exclusively in legal cannabis, today announced that the company has closed an additional $40 million in convertible bridge financing.
Marley Natural Cannabis Brand Gets Approval as Santa Rosa’s First Pot Processor
Santa Rosa has rolled out the welcome mat to the marijuana industry, and the first firm through the door is affiliated with none other than the godfather of ganja — Bob Marley.
Marley Natural™ Premium Cannabis Products Launch in Oregon
PORTLAND, Ore., Aug. 24, 2016 /Weed Wire/ — Marley Natural, the official Bob Marley cannabis brand, is proud to launch its inaugural collection of premium cannabis flower, pre-rolls and oils, lifestyle accessories, and body care in Oregon this week.
Catch a Fire in the Bay: Marley Natural Launches in San Francisco
On April 15, 2016, Marley Natural, Bob Marley’s official cannabis brand, launched its line of cannabis and lifestyle products at retail locations in San Francisco.
Marley Natural Premium Cannabis Products Launch in the San Francisco Bay Area
SAN FRANCISCO, April 15, 2016 /Weed Wire/ — Marley Natural, the official Bob Marley cannabis brand, today debuted a broad-based collection of cannabis and lifestyle products in retail locations throughout the Bay Area.
Celebrate Bob Marley’s Birthday With Marley Marijuana
Now you can celebrate Bob Marley’s birthday by smoking Marley branded marijuana.
Marley Natural™ Debuts Premium Cannabis Products
LOS ANGELES, Feb. 5, 2016 /Weed Wire/ — Marley Natural, the official Bob Marley cannabis brand, today debuted a broad-based collection of cannabis and lifestyle products designed with deep respect for Bob Marley’s legacy and belief in the positive potential of the herb to heal and inspire us.
CEO of Privateer Holdings: ‘Cannabis in the United States is Bigger than Corn’
On Dec. 4, 2015, Bloomberg’s Britton Staniar and Peter Robison interviewed Brendan Kennedy, CEO of Privateer Holdings, a private equity firm focused on the legal cannabis industry, in Seattle to discuss Privateer’s investments in cannabis-related businesses.
Wille Nelson to Launch ‘Willie’s Reserve’ Strains and Dispensaries
2016 will see the launch of “Willie’s Reserve” branded marijuana strains, dispensaries and associated paraphernalia.
Founders Fund Bets on Cannabis
The state of the cannabis industry is an interesting one. Although millions of dollars are legally being generated, the industry is still competing with the public’s renegade outlaw perception of cannabis.
Private Equity Pairs with Marijuana
Private equity (PE) firms in the United States are primarily known for making financial investments in private companies that need a long holding period for funds. This is often done for new technologies, making acquisitions or to expand a balance sheet.
Marketing Marijuana
Forget Big Tobacco—is the era of “Big Marijuana” that far off? As Harvard Business School marketing professor John A. Quelch reports, the Mile High City is taking on new meaning as a laboratory for the marketing of marijuana in Colorado.
Bob Marley, the Reggae King of Cannabis, May Soon Have His Own Line of Pot
Reggae legend Bob Marley was known to be a fan of marijuana. Now, a marijuana-focused venture capital firm is trying to bank on that tight relationship.