Growcore™ invests in building scalable platforms within growing consumer verticals. Growcore provide long-term capital - debt and equity -  and extensive experience working with founders to grow unique brands.  Growcore believe in developing strong partnerships with experienced and proven management teams. Our reputation of respect, integrity and forward-thinking comes directly from our founders, the Fireman family, and extends to our network of loyal investors and entrepreneur advisors.  Growcore, formerly Fireman Capital Partners, has a proven track record developed over 39 transactions and over $400m invested across a wide range of consumer categories.

Growcore Investments

Privateer is a private equity firm shaping the future of legal cannabis. Privateer Holdings represents a group of investors from around the world seeking to end cannabis prohibition and the social harms it causes. Through a combination of acquisitions, investments and incubation, Privateer is focused on building a portfolio of global brands that will lead, legitimize and define the future of cannabis. The current portfolio includes: Leafly, the world's cannabis information resource; Tilray, a leading global producer of medical cannabis; and Marley Natural, the official cannabis and lifestyle brand of Bob Marley.

Privateer Holdings

Subversive Capital is dedicated to investing in radical companies whose core missions subvert the status quo and require sophisticated government and regulatory strategies for success.

Subversive Capital

Tilray

HEXO Corp is an consumer packaged goods cannabis company that creates and distributes prize-winning products to serve the global cannabis market. Through its hub and spoke business strategy, HEXO Corp is partnering with Fortune 500 companies, bringing its brand value, cannabinoid isolation technology, licensed infrastructure and regulatory expertise to established companies, leveraging their distribution networks and capacity. As one of the largest licensed cannabis companies in Canada, HEXO Corp operates with 1.8 million sq. ft of facilities in Ontario and Quebec and a foothold in Greece to establish a Eurozone processing, production and distribution centre. The Company serves the Canadian adult-use and medical markets.

MedMen owns and operates licensed cannabis facilities in cultivation, manufacturing, and retail.  It supports sensible, clears, and just drug laws that strengthen communities and create economic opportunities.  The company offers turnkey services to license holders in the areas of cultivation, extraction, production, and retail operations, bringing institutional best practices to this rapidly growing industry. MedMen guides investors through a space that has traditionally lacked institutional operators. Through MedMen Capital, the firm makes strategic investments in key markets across the U.S. and Canada. The company was founded in 2010 and is headquartered in Culver City, California, United States.

Tilray is a cannabis-lifestyle and consumer packaged goods company that offers cannabis, hemp-based foods, and craft beverages. Tilray provides pharmaceutical-grade cannabis products to patients, researchers, pharmacies, and governments, they cultivate and deliver the benefits of medical cannabis safely and reliably. Healthcare practitioners and patients expect and deserve only the best service and products.

<div>Tilray Brands Inc. is a leading global cannabis-lifestyle and consumer packaged goods company. Its core business is adult-use and medical cannabis products operating through wholly-owned subsidiaries across Canada, the US, Europe, Australia, and Latin America. Tilray is a pioneer in cannabis research, cultivation, and distribution with an unprecedented production platform supporting over 20 brands across more than 20 countries.</div>

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Serruya Private Equity

Anheuser-Busch InBev

The aim of the partnership is to research cannabis-infused non-alcoholic drinks for the Canadian market

Companies that extract cannabinoids to create cannabis-related medication or edibles.

Novartis

Tilray Inc.'s Tilray Canada Ltd. subsidiary has entered into a global “framework agreement” to collaborate with Sandoz AG, part of Novartis group, to increase availability of high quality medical cannabis products across the world.

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 Tilray Brands Inc. is a leading global cannabis-lifestyle and consumer packaged goods company. Its core business is adult-use and medical cannabis products operating through wholly-owned subsidiaries across Canada, the US, Europe, Australia, and Latin America. Tilray is a pioneer in cannabis research, cultivation, and distribution with an unprecedented production platform supporting over 20 brands across more than 20 countries.
 
 
 In Canada, Tilray leads the cannabis market in revenue, sales volume, and market share reaching 12.5% in Q2 2024. Its portfolio includes top cannabis brands like Good Supply, Redecan, Broken Coast, Solei, Mollo, and XMG spanning flower, oils, concentrates, beverages and more. The 2022 acquisitions of HEXO and Truss Beverages strengthened Tilray's market dominance and low-cost operations.
 
 
 Internationally, Tilray aims to capitalize on its expertise to grow its leading position in the European medical cannabis market, where it expanded revenues 55% year-over-year in Q2 2024.
 
 
 Beyond cannabis, Tilray disrupts the US craft beverage alcohol space through its 2023 acquisition of eight premium beer brands from Anheuser-Busch. This made Tilray the 5th largest US craft brewer, building on its existing portfolio that includes Sweetwater Brewing, Alpine Brewing, and more. In Q2 2024, beverage alcohol revenue more than doubled versus the prior year.
 
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Cresco Labs is a vertically integrated multistate cannabis operator with a focus on delivering consistent quality products across its portfolio of branded offerings. The company cultivates, processes, and distributes a diverse range of cannabis products, including flower, vapes, concentrates, edibles, and pre-rolls. Cresco Labs operates under multiple brands, such as Cresco, FloraCal Farms, Good News, Wonder Wellness Co., Mindy's Edibles, and Remedi, catering to various consumer preferences and occasions.
Cresco's cultivation practices involve rigorous phenotype hunting and small-batch cultivation to ensure premium quality. Their products are meticulously hand-trimmed and expertly cared for throughout the process. The company's brand portfolio aims to provide consistent, reliable, and enjoyable cannabis experiences for consumers, whether they are familiar with the plant or new to it.
As of December 2023, Cresco Labs operated in numerous states across the US, with 21 production facilities and 49 dispensaries under the Sunnyside retail banner. The company has implemented operational changes to improve its environmental impact and formed partnerships, such as with Temple University, to explore the potential healing properties of cannabis.
In February 2023, Cresco Labs expanded its retail presence by opening a new Sunnyside dispensary in Daytona Beach, Florida, marking its 23rd location in the state and 58th nationwide. The company reported generating revenue of approximately USD 822 million for the full year 2021.

Cresco Labs

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 TerrAscend is a leading North American cannabis operator with vertically integrated operations in California, Maryland, Michigan, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania, as well as retail operations in Canada. The company focuses on growing high-quality cannabis, promoting its health benefits, and offering a diverse range of products tailored to the needs of medical patients and adult-use consumers. TerrAscend utilizes advanced cultivation techniques, innovative cannabis cultivars, and strategic technology investments to produce premium cannabis products.
 
 
 
 
 In March 2022, TerrAscend completed the acquisition of Gage Growth Corp., a prominent cannabis brand and operator, in a deal valued at over USD 545 million. This strategic acquisition aimed to create a differentiated and compelling player in the North American cannabis market, combining TerrAscend's proven cultivation and manufacturing expertise with Gage's top-selling brands and exceptional retail experiences.
 
 
 
 
 As of January 2023, TerrAscend operated 32 dispensaries nationwide under its award-winning retail concepts, The Apothecarium and Gage. The company's portfolio includes several synergistic businesses and brands, such as Gage Cannabis, Ilera healthcare, Kind Tree, Prism, State Flower, Valhalla Confections, and Arise Bioscience Inc. In May 2023, TerrAscend strengthened its balance sheet by selling a facility in Canada for CADUSD 19.7 million, using the proceeds to pay down existing debt.
 
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TerrAscend

Holistic Industries is a multistate cannabis company that specializes in cultivating, manufacturing, and distributing a diverse range of premium cannabis products. Their portfolio includes Liberty Cannabis flower strains, meticulously grown and sustainably cultivated to offer an exceptional experience across indica, sativa, and hybrid varieties. Holistic Industries also produces Strane vape cartridges, crafted with CO2-extracted cannabis oil and all-natural terpenes for a smooth and flavorful vaping experience. Additionally, they offer Strane concentrates in various forms, such as shatter, wax, and live resin, catering to consumers seeking potency and purity. The company's product line further encompasses Holistic Remedies, a collection of topicals and tinctures, as well as elixirs and edibles, including cannabis-infused sparkling waters and chocolates, providing precise dosing and delicious flavors.
Holistic Industries places a strong emphasis on quality control, subjecting their products to rigorous testing processes to ensure they are free from contaminants, pesticides, and consistently meet high standards. The company collaborates with scientists, medical professionals, and researchers to develop cutting-edge cannabis formulations and products. Furthermore, Holistic Industries prioritizes sustainable practices, demonstrating a commitment to environmental responsibility.
In December 2023, Holistic Industries launched the Garcia Hand Picked cannabis brand, a collaboration with the family of Grateful Dead guitarist Jerry Garcia, after years of sampling countless strains to find one worthy of his name.

Holistic Industries

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 Flower One is a Nevada-based cannabis cultivator and producer focused on the state's lucrative cannabis market. The company operates a 455,000 square-foot greenhouse and production facility, the largest in Nevada. As of June 2019, Flower One commenced continuous harvest operations, capable of producing 140,000 lbs (62,500 kg) of dry flower annually from over 100,000 plants across eight flower zones per crop cycle. Additionally, Flower One owns North Las Vegas Organics, a 25,000 square-foot indoor cultivation facility with nine grow rooms that can cultivate 4,500 plants per cycle.
 
 
 
 
 Flower One produces a diverse range of cannabis products, including flower, full-spectrum oils, distillates, pre-rolls, concentrates, edibles, and topicals for various brands. In October 2018, the company acquired NLV Organics, a Las Vegas-based cannabis cultivation business, for USD 27 million, expanding its footprint in Nevada's rapidly growing cannabis industry. As of June 2022, Flower One appointed Tim Shoemake as its new Chief Operating Officer, leveraging his over 25 years of experience in global agriculture and food and beverage manufacturing. Flower One trades on the Canadian Securities Exchange under the ticker symbol &quot;FONE&quot;.
 
 
 
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Flower One

Grassroots Cannabis is a vertically integrated multi-state cannabis operator based in Illinois. The company specializes in the cultivation, processing, and retail distribution of medical and recreational cannabis products. Grassroots operates over 20 dispensaries under brands like Herbology, Greenhouse, and Windy City Cannabis across six states, including Illinois, Maryland, Ohio, and Pennsylvania.
The company takes pride in its cultivation process, which involves cloning from mother plants, vegetative growth, flowering, pre-harvest flushing, harvesting, drying, and curing to ensure high-quality cannabis flower, concentrates, vapes, and edibles. Grassroots' product offerings encompass a wide range of strains, both indica and sativa, as well as hybrids. Notable strains include Bubba Diagonal, White OG, Ghost Rider, and Candyland, among others.
In July 2019, Curaleaf, a Massachusetts-based cannabis company, announced plans to acquire Grassroots for USD 875 million in stock and cash. The acquisition expanded Curaleaf's presence from 12 states to 19, adding key markets like Illinois and Pennsylvania to its portfolio. Upon completion of the deal, the combined entity would have 131 dispensary licenses, 68 operational locations, 20 cultivation sites, and 26 processing facilities.

Grassroots Cannabis

Companies that specialize in growing and refining cannabis.

Companies that distribute and sell cannabis and cannabis-related products.

Companies that carry out medical consultations to prescribe cannabis.

Companies that either provide consultations, educate, or carry out testing of cannabis products.

Some startups employ sustainable farming practices when cultivating cannabis

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