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SPAC, Beau Wrigley’s Parallel scrap $1.9 billion marijuana deal to take firm public

Chewing gum heir William “Beau” Wrigley Jr.’s marijuana multistate company Parallel and music mogul “Scooter” Braun's Ceres Acquisition…

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Marijuana MSO Trulieve to net $350M from 8% debt financing

Florida-based marijuana multistate operator Trulieve Cannabis announced it is on the verge of raising $350 million of capital…

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Canadian cannabis producers speed entry into US via high-stakes wagers

Canadian cannabis companies have picked up the pace to position themselves in the fast-growing markets south of the…

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What venture capital firms, family offices, angel investors and SPACs look for when making investments

MJBizMagazine spoke with some of the most prolific cannabis investors to learn what traits attract them to specific…

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Casa Verde considers leadership teams and long-term solutions in cannabis investments

For Karan Wadhera, the strength of a company’s leadership team is the most important factor when evaluating the…

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VC partners like barriers to entry and leaders wise enough to step down

When looking for a potential investment, the founders of Silverleaf Venture Partners know what they don’t like. “We…

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Canna Angels founder likes melding cannabis experience with Wall Street smarts

Sherri Haskell’s favorite type of leadership blends legacy expertise with a mainstream business mindset. “What I have found…

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Single-family office likes leaders who surround themselves with talent and experience

Cannabis requires the same fundamentals as other investments, according to Kevin McGovern, whose single-family office specializes in making…

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What cannabis companies should know before going public

When a company goes public, it is usually to access a broader pool of capital. But not all…

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Total capital raised already up 118% over 2020 with months to spare

After a lackluster 2020 amid the pandemic and an economic downturn, investment in the cannabis industry has reawakened,…

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