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Two crossed lines that form an X . It indicates a way to close an interaction, or dismiss a notification. A worker checks cannabis plants inside the Tilray factory hothouse in Cantanhede, Portugal April 24, 2019. REUTERS/Rafael Marchante
Shares of Tilray surged more than 22% Wednesday, buoyed by encouraging words from lawmakers on ending federal prohibition of marijuana.
Shares of cannabis companies Aurora, Aphria, and Cronos are also trading higher.
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer also said that he has urged the attorney general nominee to respect states rights when it comes to marijuana laws.
Shares of Tilray climbed as much as 22% Wednesday, extending the stock s rally to the second day on the back of encouraging developments out of Washington, DC, earlier this week.
Cannabis cultivator
iAnthus (OTC:ITHUF) struggled to raise cash when behind-the-scenes drama prevented the New York-based company from inking a deal with potential buyers.
Per New Cannabis Ventures, a leading multistate operator, or MSO, had been interested in buying iAnthus for $200 million. Not only did the deal not pan out, it wasn t even presented to the board, the Monday report said.
That s according to a leaked recording of former iAnthus CEO Hadley Ford. New Cannabis said it received the recording anonymously, determined it was legitimate and said it occurred in October.
The name of the potential MSO buyer was not disclosed.
Post money valuation: $25 million
Biggest funding round of 2020: $1 million raised in a convertible note deal. The company said it is looking to raise Series A funding this year.
Total raised to date: $2 million
What the company does: Abstrax is a California-based research firm that creates terpene profiles active chemicals in the cannabis plant for use in isolates, vaporizers, or even as food and beverage additives.
Why investors like the company:
Panther Opportunity Fund s principal
Jordan Tritt says that Abstrax is pioneering consumer sensorial experiences in the cannabis industry. Their cutting edge research, development and formulations have the potential to revolutionize various consumer packaged goods products, he continued.
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Business Insider identified the top investment firms in the US cannabis industry, based on how much they ve invested in cannabis startups in 2020.
The firms told us that they expect further consolidation in the industry, more established investors coming into the sector on the heels of cannabis legalization votes, and a bigger focus on investment in software and technology firms.
This is the third edition of our list of the top investment firms in cannabis. You can read the lists for 2018 and 2019 here.
After a tough year-and-a-half for the cannabis industry, the sector has found new momentum through increased pandemic-related sales and a raft of cannabis reform legislation in the US in the past few months.