CanopyBoulder is the only business accelerator/incubator and investment fund for ancillary cannabis & hemp/CBD companies. Since 2014, we’ve watched our more than 115 alumni companies raise close to $140 million from a wide variety of sources including angel investors, family offices, private equity funds, and hedge funds.
MENTORSHIP
CAPITAL
COMMUNITY
BRAND RECOGNITION
RAPID GROWTH
WHO SHOULD APPLY?
We focus on ancillary products and services start-ups with an eye on big ideas with big ramifications for the industry. CanopyBoulder accepts applications from all ancillary cannabis and hemp/CBD businesses, including, but not limited to the following:
TECH
Ground breaking technology that changes the current process
HEMP/CBD
Strong brands that can quickly capture market share
SOFTWARE
Applications and software programs applicable to the cannabis industry
DATA
Consumer and B2B big data will drive future decision-making
MARKETING
Solutions for getting information about, and to, consumers
BUSINESS SERVICES
Services and products to support the growth of the industry
FAQs
Get your burning questions answered!
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What types of companies do you fund?
Traditionally, we have focused on ancillary cannabis and hemp/CBD companies with strong teams, innovative solutions and sales.
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What companies specifically has CanopyBoulder invested in?
We've invested in over 115 companies since 2015. Get a complete and searchable list of our portfolio companies.
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Who are your mentors?
To get a complete list of our mentors, click here
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Do we need to write a business plan?
No. We want to see a short pitch deck/plan that shows the basics of your idea, your founding team, and the vision for the next few years. Show us why and how you can grow this idea into a multi-million dollar business. Team – Traction -- Vision – Product/Service.
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Will you sign an NDA? How can I know you won't steal my idea?
No, we do not sign NDAs. No venture firm would at this stage. We hear so many ideas on a daily basis that it would be impossible to keep who said what in order. We are in the business of helping entrepreneurs, so our reputation is the incentive we have to try our best to protect the ideas you share with us.
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Why does CanopyBoulder want stock in each company?
As an entrepreneur your goal is to see your company succeed, and by having ownership in your company, we make sure that our goals are aligned. This also ensures that our relationship does not end when the program finishes.
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