LeafLink

LeafLink

Wholesale cannabis B2B platform enabling orders

Overview

LeafLink is a wholesale platform for the cannabis industry that connects retailers, brands, and distributors. It provides e-commerce tools that let businesses send and receive orders, manage orders, track status through dashboards, and communicate via messaging. It also offers a network of compliant cannabis businesses and membership-based access to order management, CRM, and reporting tools, with retailers able to shop from multiple brands for free. The platform serves brands and distributors by giving them exposure to licensed retailers and a centralized set of tools, while retailers can centralize their orders and information across brands through a single interface. LeafLink handles a large share of the market, processing billions in orders, and operates in many markets with thousands of member companies. Its goal is to simplify the cannabis supply chain, reduce administrative work, and help businesses grow by providing a scalable, connected marketplace.

About LeafLink

Simplify's Rating
Why LeafLink is rated
B-
Rated B on Competitive Edge
Rated B on Growth Potential
Rated C on Differentiation

Industries

Data & Analytics

Enterprise Software

Legal

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

Series D

Total Funding

$479M

Headquarters

New York City, New York

Founded

2016

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What believers are saying

  • Ashwin Raj became CEO in September 2025, bringing marketplace and payments experience.
  • PoST launched in September 2024, directly attacking delinquent payments and retailer cash crunch.
  • LeafLink's 2026 pricing guide and Confia partnership show stronger data and banking pull.

What critics are saying

  • Federal cannabis prohibition still blocks normal banking, trapping LeafLink inside fragile partner rails.
  • LeafLink depends on fragmented state legalization; regulatory reversals would crush expansion momentum.
  • Ascendant rivals can copy marketplace software; without durable banks, LeafLink becomes a commoditized broker.

What makes LeafLink unique

  • LeafLink runs cannabis wholesale, payments, and banking in one regulated workflow.
  • LeafLink spans 34 markets and tens of billions in sales by February 2026.
  • LeafLink owns scarce distributor relationships through Leaf Trade and Dama Financial integrations.

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Funding

Total Funding

$479M

Above

Industry Average

Funded Over

8 Rounds

Notable Investors:
Series D funding is typically for companies that are already well-established but need more funding to continue their growth. This round is often used to stabilize the company or prepare for an IPO.
Series D Funding Comparison
Above Average

Industry standards

$77M
$70M
Twilio
$80M
Handshake
$100M
Affirm
$100M
LeafLink

Benefits

Comprehensive health coverage

401k plan

Company equity

Team outings + events

Flexible PTO + holidays

Employee volunteer days

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

-4%

1 year growth

-4%

2 year growth

7%
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LeafLink Partners With Confia to Deliver Best-In-Class Cannabis Banking Services

LeafLink partners with Confia to deliver best-in-class cannabis banking services.

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Aug 27th, 2025
LeafLink raises $40M in Series C round

LeafLink announced it raised a $40 million Series C round, led by Founders Fund with participation from Thrive Capital, Nosara Capital, and Lerer Hippeau. This brings LeafLink's total funding to over $90 million. This round marks Founders Fund's largest technology investment in the cannabis sector.

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LeafLink Named to Fast Company's Annual List of the World's Most Innovative Companies of 2025

New York, New York, March 18, 2025 - LeafLink is proud to have been named to Fast Company's prestigious list of the World's Most Innovative Companies of 2025.

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LeafLink, Powering Cannabis With Next-Level Fintech and Tools

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