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If you’ve read anything in the press lately about the state of the cannabis industry, you’ll hear that finding capital is harder than reading the instructions for an IKEA desk. This is due to a number of issues related to the pandemic, supply chain shortages and most importantly the maturing of the cannabis market. There is no more Green Rush. Which is why I asked Dennis O’Malley to visit the podcast. Dennis is a Senior Advisor with Oskare Capital a leading VC investor focused on medical cannabis in the European Union. I met Dennis at Benzinga and asked him to share some advice to the audience on how to secure capital and grow your business.
VC, PE and Debt for Cannabis Capital
- One of the biggest issues startups face is the lack of capital. This is especially the case in cannabis where regulations in some states, IL included, require a significant build out.
- You’re a Senior Advisor at Oskare Capital a medical cannabis VC. What are founders to do?
- What do you think of boot strapping?
- What markets have you found more hospitable?
- What in your experience IS getting funded?
- What’s one thing founders can do or owners looking to scale their business?
How to Connect with Dennis O’Malley
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Cannabis Advocate Podcast
The Cannabis Advocate podcast advocates for businesses in the cannabis industry and explores the unique challenges they face. Despite hurdles in legislation, regulation, and culture, there are tremendous opportunities for growers, manufacturers and retail sellers of cannabis products. Many of these issues are unique to the cannabis industry. This podcast speaks to these common concerns and shares stories of success.
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