Overview
Connected Cannabis Co. is a vertically integrated cannabis company that controls the full product path from genetic breeding to cultivation, manufacturing, and distribution. It develops proprietary cannabis genetics through its own breeding programs and markets products as top-shelf cannabis. The company operates its own cultivation facilities, produces a range of cannabis products, and distributes them to consumers, maintaining quality and consistency through internal oversight. Its operations span California, with recent expansion into Arizona and Florida, supported by a workforce of over 250 employees. The goal is to grow its national footprint by expanding its cultivation, manufacturing, and distribution capabilities across multiple states while preserving product quality and alignment with its proprietary genetics.
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About Connected Cannabis
Industries
Company Size
51-200
Company Stage
Debt Financing
Total Funding
$55M
Headquarters
Sacramento, California
Founded
2009
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What believers are saying
- Connected launched Smoken Promises statewide in California across 175 dispensaries in February 2025.
- The February 11, 2025 Broken Promises partnership expanded strain volume and lifestyle reach.
- Trulieve’s September 28, 2026 deal extends Connected genetics into Florida and pending Texas.
What critics are saying
- California DCC aspergillus recalls hit Connected in 2025, destroying premium-margin inventory.
- Connected’s Florida and Texas growth depends on Trulieve’s licensed execution, not its own stores.
- A major contamination scandal would kill Connected’s premium reputation and retail pricing power.
What makes Connected Cannabis unique
- Connected’s proprietary breeding program drives premium Alien Labs and Connected genetics.
- Trulieve’s September 28, 2026 Florida-Texas license validates Connected’s brand power.
- Connected’s 175-plus California dispensary rollout shows strong consumer pull for premium flower.
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Funding
Total Funding
$55M
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Industry Average
Funded Over
2 Rounds
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
401(k) Company Match
Paid Vacation
Employee Assistance Program
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Competitive Pay
Career Growth and Internal Advancement Opportunities
Growth & Insights and Company News
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-1%Connected Cannabis Co. was founded in 2009 and has since grown to become a leading cultivator of designer cannabis strains. Today, the company announced $30 million in debt and equity financing. This comes after the company raised a $25 million Series A in 2019. The new round was led by existing investors including Navy Capital and One Tower Group. Emerald Park Capital, an affiliate of Bryant Park Capital, and Presidio View Capital also participated.
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About Connected Cannabis
Industries
Company Size
51-200
Company Stage
Debt Financing
Total Funding
$55M
Headquarters
Sacramento, California
Founded
2009
Connected Cannabis is Hiring for 26 Jobs on Simplify!
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