INDUSTRY SPOTLIGHT
Cannabis
Discover the booming cannabis sector: Identify opportunities, keep up with trends, and face challenges in this competitive arena. Explore cannabis venture capital opportunities and gain insights on navigating the complex landscape of the cannabis industry for successful growth and innovation.
Driven by medical research, legalization, and new growing methods, the cannabis industry is quickly changing. These developments lead to growth and better products, making the sector diverse, sustainable, and competitive.
7x growth
700%+ cannabis market growth is projected in the upcoming 8 years, fueled by a 32% growth rate
$100B+
In aggregate is expected to be generated in the form of federal tax revenue by 2025 in the U.S.
1.6M+
Jobs could be generated solely by the U.S. cannabis industry by 2025 under full federal legalization, contributing $59.5 billion to wages.
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Of Americans support marijuana legalization, with 60% advocating for both medical and recreational use.
18
States in the US are set to legalize cannabis in the next decade, leading the way for legalization in many other countries as well.
64%
Medical cannabis’ 64% reduction in opioid use among chronic pain patients highlights its importance as a driver of growth for the industry.
VENTURE LANDSCAPE
In 2022, cannabis business funding reach more than $400 million
With the largest deals going to:
- Cannabis cultivation
- Medical cannabis
- Cannabis retail & devices
WAVEUP VIEW
The challenges in the cannabis industry
Although the cannabis market has grown quickly and shows potential, companies need to stay alert to changes and potential risks to ensure long-term success. Key barriers for cannabis startups include changing regulations, limited access to banking for cannabis funding, and public perception.
Regulatory uncertainty
Despite the growing legalization of cannabis, regulations vary widely between jurisdictions, creating a complex legal landscape that can be challenging for investors to navigate. This can make it difficult to accurately forecast returns on investment and may discourage some investors from entering the market.
Bounded access to traditional financing
With restricted access to traditional banking services, cannabis startups often struggle to secure financial support. This creates a cannabis funding gap that can be difficult for companies to bridge, as they may need to rely on expensive private equity or other non-traditional forms of financing.
Lack of established marketing channels
Traditional advertising and marketing channels, such as TV and radio, are often off-limits due to restrictions on cannabis advertising. This means that companies in the cannabis industry must be creative to reach their target audience, such as social media or events.
How we can help
Investment material support
From diligent business analysis to storytelling and financial forecasts, we’re consulting founders on how to crystallize and structure key business fundamentals and translate them into a compelling investment opportunity.
Due diligence and portfolio support
Evaluating potential investments, conducting thorough due diligence, and supporting portfolio companies on their new fundraising rounds with compelling investment materials.
Strategic support
Helping reach your company’s full potential by crafting scalable growth strategies in line with the deep cannabis market research and identifying new entry opportunities, while making key decisions for your core business.
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WHO WE ARE
Unlocking your next stage of growth
We turn data into business insights that drive results, helping companies excel in the competitive B2C and B2B spaces across 50+ verticals, discovering and catalizing opportunities for growth.
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Market intelligence
Fundraising support
Pitch decks
Financial models
Investor research
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Go-to-market strategies
Marketing/sales materials
Design support
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One of our unique advantages lies in our constant exposure to the new & emerging industries and sectors, thus giving us an unparalleled expertise in the areas of innovative business models, disruptive technologies and latest industry trends.