CanopyBoulder Companies Pitching Over 400 Cannabis Industry Investors
Denver, CO (PRWEB) June 15, 2015 -- Four CanopyBoulder startups will pitch at the Cannabis Capital Summit on June 16th in Denver, CO, hosted by Rockies Venture Club (RVC). CanopyBoulder, a seed-stage investment and accelerator program for startups in the cannabis industry, is currently in the final weeks of it’s first class of 10 companies.
The four CanopyBoulder companies selected for the RVC Cannabis Capital Summit are:
-BDS Analytics: Actionable sales and market data for cannabis industry decision makers collected from dispensary POS systems (http://www.bdsanalytics.com).
-StashLogix: Safety-centric and design-oriented locking cannabis storage systems for the modern consumer (http://www.stashlogix.com).
-Tradiv: An online B2B e-commerce platform to facilitate the sale and purchase of wholesale cannabis products between licensed businesses (http://www.tradiv.com).
-Leaf: The first-ever Plug N’ Plant cannabis growing system controlled with your smartphone (http://www.getleaf.co).
In addition to the CanopyBoulder companies, ModPods, New West Genetics, and ForwardPack will also be pitching.
CanopyBoulder has also invested into six other companies:
-Adistry: A compliant online advertising network for cannabis-related products and services focused on mobile video and ad growth (http://www.adistry.com).
-PotGuide.com: The comprehensive guide to the world of marijuana with over 250,000 unique visitors monthly and growing (http://www.potguide.com).
-Glasshous: A high end online head shop for modern cannabis consumers. (http://www.glasshous.com).
-Healthy Headie Lifestyle: An in-home, direct to consumer network of independent distributors that provide education, demonstration and sales of ancillary cannabis products.
(http://www.healthyheadie.com).
-Highest Reward: Automating the human resource process and providing data driven HR solutions for the cannabis industry (http://www.highestreward.com).
-The Herbalista Set: The first cannabis lifestyle accessories brand for the modern, empowered woman (http://www.herbalistaset.com).
Rockies Venture Club’s Executive Director, Peter Adams, notes, “We couldn’t be more happy with the CanopyBoulder companies presenting at our 2nd Annual Cannabis Capital Summit on June 16th. CanopyBoulder has provided a great service for the cannabis industry, preparing some of the most investment ready businesses in the cannabis industry today. We’re excited to connect our attendees with BDS Analytics, StashLogix, Tradiv and Leaf.”
CanopyBoulder’s Co-Founder and Managing Director, Patrick Rea, agrees, “One of the reasons we started CanopyBoulder was to connect investors to investment-ready businesses in the cannabis industry. We provide a structured, mentorship-driven program for entrepreneurs and through a partnership with The ArcView Group, we help them get the capital they need to succeed.”
All 10 of the CanopyBoulder startups will pitch on June 29th at Demo Day at the National Cannabis Industry Association Conference.
“The companies have made tremendous progress over the past three months. I have seen them validate and disrupt this emerging industry and I am optimistic about their opportunities for continued growth” noted CanopyBoulder Partner and Program Manager, Micah Tapman.
Rockies Venture Club’s Cannabis Capital Summit will be at the Holiday Event Center, 2644 West 32nd Avenue, Denver, CO. Cost is $250 for the public, $195 for basic members of RVC and $150 for full members of RVC.
CanopyBoulder’s Demo Day will be held on June 29th at 5:00pm the Denver Convention Center, 700 14th St, Denver, CO, during the National Cannabis Industry Association Conference (NCIA). Cost for Demo Day is $10 and the NCIA After Party is $30. Donations to Marijuana Policy Project, Students for Sensible Drug Policy, Drug Policy Alliance, and the National Cannabis Industry Association are welcome.
About Rockies Venture Club
Rockies Venture Club is the nation’s oldest Angel Investing Group, founded in 1985. RVC’s mission is to advance Economic Development by actively connecting investors with the most promising entrepreneurial companies and by offering education programs for both angel investors and entrepreneurs. Rockies Venture Club will holds more than 100 educational workshops, mastermind groups, angel forums and conferences each year.
About CanopyBoulder
CanopyBoulder is a seed-stage, mentorship-driven, business accelerator created in partnership with The ArcView Group for companies developing ancillary products and services for the legal cannabis industry. Companies are handpicked by the selection committee to receive a $20,000 capital infusion and will participate in an intensive accelerator program. CanopyBoulder advisors and mentors work closely with each company, helping define business models, refine unique selling propositions, and focus marketing and fundraising activities.
About The ArcView Group
Founded in 2010, The ArcView Group is responsible for a number of groundbreaking ventures in the cannabis industry. The ArcView Investor Network includes more than 470 accredited investors who have put more than $41 million behind 54 companies. ArcView Market Research produces the State of Legal Marijuana Markets report, which is the most oft-cited national market data report. In 2015 ArcView became a partner in Canopy, the first seed-stage mentor-driven business accelerator. ArcView is also co-founder of Cannasure Insurance Services, the leading provider of business insurance to the cannabis industry. ArcView has been featured in cover stories in Fortune Magazine, PBS NewsHour and many other national and international media outlets.
Patrick Rea, CanopyBoulder, http://www.canopyboulder.com, +1 303-261-5496, [email protected]
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