Graphic: Marijuana Money

Statistics from Viridian Capital Advisors show a dramatic uptick in capital raised by Marijuana-based start-ups in North America.
Statistics from Viridian Capital Advisors show a dramatic uptick in capital raised by Marijuana-based start-ups in North America. By August 25, 2017, these companies had raised US$1.7 billion in capital (equity and debt), compared to US$590 million by this time last year. Big Canadian players in the sector include Aurora Cannabis, Canopy Growth and Cannimed Therapeutics.