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Venture Capitalists On Standby Mode

April 25, 2017
David Hodes
Banking, Finance & Real Estate, Cannabis Investments
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The venture capital industry has not made much of a dent in the cannabis business. Yet. It’s pretty clear why. This is a risky business for a risk adverse group of people betting that the funds they invest will pay off down…

Yikes! These 5 Marijuana Stocks Lost a Combined $193 Million in 2016. Are marijuana stock gains about to go up in smoke?

Over the past year, marijuana stocks have been practically unstoppable -- and for good reason. For starters, the dollar figures behind the legal cannabis industry are scorching hot. North American legal pot sales grew by 34% in 2016 to $6.9…

The 7 Largest Marijuana Stocks All Have This Dubious Statistic in Common: These are some lofty valuations with little to show for it.

Seemingly nothing can stop the marijuana industry, or marijuana stocks, at the moment. Over the past couple of years, we've witnessed a number of major milestones for the cannabis industry. For example, in 2012, Colorado and Washington became the first…

With More Supply Everyday, Marijuana Prices Are Way Down in Colorado

The increasing supply of legal marijuana is turning into a major buzz kill for growers as prices plunge and an opportunity for companies that can help cut production costs. Prices are tumbling as formerly illicit cultivators emerge from the shadows…

Investors on the Rise in California’s Now Legal Recreational Marijuana Industry

With the passage of Proposition 64, investors are hoping to cash in and take advantage of California's growing marijuana industry. Hundreds of investors looking to cash in on the state's growing marijuana industry traveled to West Hollywood on Monday to…

Over $1 Billion Raised by Cannabis Industry in 2016

December 21, 2016
AggregatedNews
Banking, Finance & Real Estate, Cannabis Investments
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Over a billion dollars has been raised in the cannabis industry in 2016 according to Viridian Capital Advisors. The billion dollar line was crossed last week in part with C$40 million raised by OrganiGram Holdings, Inc. The deal will allow…

With High Hopes, Investors Are Speeding Into the Marijuana Industry as Elections Loom

Some estimate the market will reach $50 billion over the next decade. With marijuana legalization measures on the ballot in nine states Tuesday, investment opportunities are attracting money from Wall Street, Silicon Valley and publicly traded companies. Much of the…

First Study of Private Legal Marijuana Investors

October 25, 2016
Press Release
Cannabis Investments, News & Insights, Press Releases
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PRESS RELEASE October 20, 2016 42% of these investors have made 5 or more investments, 71% expect to invest more in the future Oakland, CA– Arcview Market Research, the leading publisher of cannabis market research, and The Arcview Investor Network,…

Getting Potential Marijuana Investors to ‘Sign the Check’ Can Be Tricky

This tops the previous record raise of $75 million by Privateer Holdings. However, raising the money isn’t as easy as it sounds. “There’s a big appetite to learn about the industry,” said Mark Riiska, chief operating officer at Tuatara, “But…

Medicine Man Technologies Inc. to Acquire Pono Publications and Success Nutrients

August 17, 2016
Press Release
Cannabis Investments, On the Move, Press Releases
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Press Release DENVER, CO / ACCESSWIRE / August 15, 2016 / Medicine Man Technologies Inc. (MDCL), one of the country's leading cannabis branding and consulting companies, announced today that it has agreed in principle to acquire Pono Publications Inc. and…

FDA Approves Insys Therapeutics’ 2nd Cannabis-Based Drug

On June 21, Todd Hagopian recommended Insys Therapeutics (INSY). Since then, the stock has gained nearly 20%. After a stock runs like this, many investors are tempted to sell. However, in situations like this, I’ve found it valuable to know which side…

Plant Seeds Of Environmentally Friendly Cannabis Industry Now

Investors jumping in during the Canadian cannabis industry's early days may find themselves wishing they'd waited a bit, as the current model for building a domestic industry is not sustainable. The same is true for U.S. operations. While likely unpopular,…

Last Word: It’s Fascinating When You Put Some Context Around Legal Cannabis Sales

Just how large is the legal marijuana market, anyway? It's always interesting to compare sales for various brands, and the good people over at The Motley Fool decided to compare legal marijuana sales to those of other consumer products. Here's…

A Sobering View From Out in Marijuana’s “Crown Jewel”

I don't get surprised too often, but I did this week when I saw that The Motley Fool was referring to my home state of California as "marijuana's crown jewel." Pardon me if I don't get too excited. Yes, I…

New State Rules Could Help Give Birth to “Big Marijuana”

When the legal pot industry began to boom in Washington, big-money investors predicted the cannabis trade in the Northwest would soon be the darling of corporate America. Former Mexico President Vincente Fox appeared at a Seattle news conference in 2013…