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Top 13 Cannabis Startups to Watch in 2026

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The cannabis industry is expanding globally with startups tackling diverse sectors. These companies range from agricultural technology and B2B software to consumer goods.

Wholesale platform LeafLink has secured $479M in funding, highlighting significant investor confidence. The ecosystem also includes companies developing compliance software and CBD-infused beverages.

Below is our list of 13 Cannabis startups worth keeping an eye on.

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LeafLink operates a wholesale marketplace built for the regulated cannabis industry. Their platform connects licensed brands and retailers, helping them streamline ordering, payments, and logistics.

HeadquartersNew York, New York, United States
Year Founded2016
FoundersRyan Smith, Zach Silverman
Funding Amount$479M
Startup SizeMid-Size Team (51-250)
Last Funding StatusSeries D
Top InvestorsFounders Fund, Thrive Capital, Lerer Hippeau, FJ Labs, Muse Capital

Simplifya develops operational compliance software for the heavily regulated cannabis industry. Their platform provides a suite of tools to help businesses manage audits, track regulations, and maintain necessary documentation.

HeadquartersDenver, Colorado, United States
Year Founded2016
FoundersMarion Mariathasan, Rick Matsumoto
Funding Amount$9.6M
Startup SizeLean Team (11-50)
Last Funding StatusVenture Round
Top InvestorsBlue Zone Wealth Advisors, ITWH, Merida Capital Holdings

UNITY produces a line of functional beverages infused with CBD and adaptogens like Ashwagandha. Their wellness drinks are crafted to help people manage stress and restore balance.

HeadquartersMiami, Florida, United States
Year Founded2018
FoundersAlex Valley, Phene Wardlaw
Funding Amount$2.4M
Startup SizeFounding Team (1-10)
Last Funding StatusSeries A
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Nabis built a licensed wholesale marketplace and logistics platform for the cannabis industry. Their software and distribution network helps brands scale by connecting them with dispensaries across California and New York.

HeadquartersSan Francisco, California, United States
Year Founded2018
FoundersJun S. Lee, Vincent Ning
Funding Amount$50M
Startup SizeLarge Team (251-1,000)
Last Funding StatusUndisclosed
Top InvestorsGaingels, Y Combinator, Liquid 2 Ventures, FJ Labs, Predictive

TRIP creates a range of CBD-infused wellness products, including sparkling drinks and oils. Their products are designed to help people find calm by blending CBD with powerful adaptogens.

HeadquartersLondon, England, United Kingdom
Year Founded2018
FoundersDaniel Khoury, Olivia Ferdi
Funding Amount$22M
Startup SizeMid-Size Team (51-250)
Last Funding StatusSeries A
Top InvestorsChristian Angermayer, Maria Raga

BioLumic has developed light signal technology that unlocks the genetic potential of seeds and seedlings. Their data-driven light recipes help improve crop yield, quality, and resilience without using genetic modification.

HeadquartersPalmerston North, Wellington, New Zealand
Year Founded2013
FoundersJason Wargent
Funding Amount$53.3M
Startup SizeLean Team (11-50)
Last Funding StatusSeries B
Top InvestorsAzolla Ventures, OurCrowd, Icehouse Ventures, iSelect Fund, Virtu Financial

Daye develops science-backed products and services to raise the standards in gynecological health. Their innovations include a Diagnostic Tampon for at-home screening and CBD-infused products designed to relieve period pain.

HeadquartersLondon, England, United Kingdom
Year Founded2017
FoundersValentina Milanova
Funding Amount$17.1M
Startup SizeLean Team (11-50)
Last Funding StatusSeries A
Top InvestorsKhosla Ventures, Index Ventures, Google for Startups, Salica, Kindred Capital

SOMAÍ develops and distributes a portfolio of cannabis-based pharmaceutical products across Europe and globally. The company manages its own supply chain to ensure its medical formulations meet strict EU-GMP manufacturing standards.

HeadquartersDublin, Dublin, Ireland
Year Founded2019
FoundersGeorge Bellow, Michael Sassano
Funding Amount$38.2M
Startup SizeMid-Size Team (51-250)
Last Funding StatusSeries C
Top InvestorsPortugal 2020

Cansativa Group has built a central distribution platform for Germany's medical cannabis market. They provide a one-stop shop for pharmacies to source medical cannabis, handling the import and wholesale from international producers.

HeadquartersFrankfurt, Hessen, Germany
Year Founded2017
FoundersBenedikt Sons, Benedikt Sons, Jakob Sons
Funding Amount€20.7M
Startup SizeMid-Size Team (51-250)
Last Funding StatusSeries B
Top InvestorsCasa Verde Capital, Greenfield Global, Northern Swan, Argonautic Ventures, Alluti

AceCann cultivates and processes organic medical cannabis for the pharmaceutical sector. They focus on research and development to produce high-quality cannabis flower and extracts for medical partners.

HeadquartersLisboa, Lisboa, Portugal
Year Founded2019
Founders
Funding Amount$15M
Startup SizeFounding Team (1-10)
Last Funding StatusSeed
Top InvestorsLince Capital, Casa Verde Capital, Frank Cid, Chris Mayle, Sebastian De La Rosa

3 Additional Cannabis Startups Worth Following

The top ten are just a small slice of the action in the cannabis industry. Founders are tackling everything from biotech to farming tech, with many still early in their journey. Together, they've raised over $1.5 million to get their ideas off the ground. Here’s a look at the other startups that are part of this growing scene.

StartupMain IndustryYear FoundedAmount RaisedLast Funding Round
Healthcann logo HealthcannBiotech2020€1.5MPre-Seed
Cantrip Seltzer logo Cantrip SeltzerAgTech2020$138.2kSeed
SpexAI GmbH logo SpexAI GmbHAgTech2018Seed

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