Venture Capital Investments on the Rise for Cannabis Businesses
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According to data compiled by Oristep Consulting, the global medical cannabis market was worth USD 12.67 Billion in 2016 and will reach USD 33.41 Billion by 2022 at a CAGR of 17.53% over the forecast period. The two main cannabinoids from the cannabis plant are THC and CBD, and both are commonly used as medication for increasing appetite, reducing nausea, decreasing pain, inflammation (swelling and redness), as well as dealing with muscle-control problems. The report also specifies that North America leads the market, having held nearly half of the market share in 2016. WeedMD Inc. (OTC: WDDMF), Organigram Holdings Inc. (OTC: OGRMF), Aphria Inc. (OTC: APHQF), Cannabis Sativa Inc. (OTC: CBDS), General Cannabis Corporation (OTC: CANN)
As a result of the strong sales figures across the industry, investments in cannabis are piling up. A report by Business Insider indicates that, "Venture-capital investors from around the world spent USD 355 Million on 100 marijuana-industry deals in 2017, and 2018 is on pace to break last year's record. By the end of February, there were 19 venture-backed deals in the industry worth USD 176 Million alone, and that doesn't factor in the money investors have poured into hedge funds set up to take advantage of the budding industry."
WeedMD Inc. (OTC: WDDMF) is also listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange Venture under (TSX-V: WMD). Earlier last week, the Company announced, "that the first batch of cannabis plants have been transplanted to its modern greenhouse located in Strathroy, Ontario and are scheduled for harvest by September 2018.
'Our initial crop of plants successfully entered our recently-licensed Strathroy greenhouse last week and our first 10,000 sq. ft. grow room is now fully operational,' said Keith Merker, Chief Financial Officer of WeedMD. 'With this hybrid, large-scale, modern greenhouse, we will be able to produce quality cannabis with maximum efficiency. This facility will be the prominent source of supply for our medical cannabis patients and for future adult-use consumers across Canada and emerging international markets. I want to acknowledge and thank our incredibly dedicated, passionate and experienced best-in-class cultivation team.'
Strathroy Greenhouse Facility Updates:
- Secured Health Canada cultivation license for the first four grow rooms at its Strathroy facility on June 11th, 2018.
- Initial harvest expected by September 2018.
- Phase I, 220,000 sq. ft. retrofit is scheduled for completion this fall, with plans to progressively bring a total of 20 grow rooms online expanding annual production to more than 21,000 kg.
- Phase II fully-funded expansion is underway with an incremental 175,000 sq. ft. conversion, representing additional potential annual yield of more than 12,000 kg, bringing the total to more than 33,000 kg by this year-end.
- Phase III involves retrofitting the remaining 215,000 sq. ft., bringing the total square footage to 610,000 sq. ft, and total annual production capacity to more than 50,000 kg.
For more information, access our investor presentation here and corporate video here."
Organigram Holdings Inc. (OTCQB: OGRMF) is a leading licensed producer of medical marijuana based in Moncton, New Brunswick. Recently, the Company announced that it has been approved as a supplier of cannabis for the province of Manitoba. The agreement with MBLL represents another milestone in the Company's strategic plan to work with regulators and distributors across the country. Organigram has signed two previous memorandums of understanding including an MOU with the Government of New Brunswick (GNB), signed in 2017 to supply a minimum of 5-Million grams of cannabis a year worth an estimated retail value of between USD 40-Million to USD 60-Million per year. In 2018, the Company also signed an MOU with the Prince Edward Island Liquor Control Commission for the distribution of cannabis to the province's adult recreational market. That agreement is estimated to have a retail value of between USD 8-Million to USD 12-Million per year.
Aphria Inc. (OTCQB: APHQF) is a leading global cannabis company driven by an unrelenting commitment to the people, product quality and innovation. Recently, the Company announced that it has signed a Supply Agreement with the Manitoba Liquor and Lotteries Corporation to provide a portfolio of high-quality, branded cannabis and cannabis derivative products for sale in Manitoba's adult-use market. Under the terms of the Agreement, the Company will supply up to 2.7 Million grams of cannabis and cannabis derivative products in the first year of the agreement, including both Ontario and BC dried flower, pre-rolls and cannabis oils. The wide range of products will be available for sale at licensed retailers across the province. It is anticipated that additional products currently being developed by Aphria, such as vapes and edibles, will also be made available in Manitoba when authorized for sale under the Cannabis Act.
Cannabis Sativa Inc. (OTCQB: CBDS) is engaged in the licensing of cannabis related intellectual property, marketing and branding for cannabis-based products and services, operation of cannabis related technology services, and ancillary business activities. In April, the Company announced that PrestoDoctor®, the leading online medical marijuana recommendation service, will be expanding to Pennsylvania on April 20th, 2018. More than 3,800 people have signed up in the medical marijuana patient registry's first week, signaling strong statewide interest in the program that will give those with one of 17 specific diagnoses access to cannabis beginning next year. PrestoDoctor® is addressing the lack of physicians with its #1 ranked telemedicine platform, which streamlines much of the process. In addition to enjoying an easier process in pursuing a medical marijuana card, patients using PrestoDoctor® will also receive a customized treatment plan created by a PrestoDoctor® physician.
General Cannabis Corporation (OTCQX: CANN) is the comprehensive resource for the highest quality service providers available to the regulated Cannabis Industry. On May 14, 2018, the Company announced financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2018. Robert Frichtel, Chief Executive Officer of General Cannabis, said, "General Cannabis announced first quarter financial results today. For the first quarter of 2018, we reported revenues of USD 942,482, a 31% increase over 2017 first quarter revenues of USD 719,105. Our existing operations in Colorado continue to prosper with Security, Marketing and Operations segments each showing strong year-over-year revenue growth. The team and infrastructure we have built allows us to scale with the continued expansion within cannabis industry."
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