$4.3 billion of total capital was raised in 2020 with election producing the turnaround spark. Newly legalized states created capital needs to stand up grows and roll out dispensaries, and most importantly, the Senate flip provided the first real hope for federal legalization.

The cannabis capital markets have responded vigorously. The $2.8B raised in the first 9 weeks of 2021 is 36% higher than the previous record achieved in 2018.

Show Notes:
Viridian Capital Advisors' Chart of the Week:
The Changing Complexion of Cannabis Capital Raises
https://www.viridianca.com/chart1

Host:
Josh Kincaid, Capital Markets Analyst & host of your cannabis business podcast.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshkincaid/

Episode 674 of The Talking Hedge:
Your Cannabis Business Podcast.
​Covering cannabis products, reviews, business news, interviews, investments, events, and more.
https://www.theTalkingHedgepodcast.com

Music Info:
Song: Dark Trap Beats Hard Rap Instrumental | Gang | 2018Artist: LuxrayBeats

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