Cannabis Software and Data: Industry Vertical Infographic

by Jun 26, 2020, 16:49 PM

This infographic gives an overview of the cannabis software and data vertical, highlighting the investment opportunity, subsegments, companies and more.


What is cannabis software and data?

Companies in this category develop software designed to enhance consumer and patient experiences, streamline the cannabis supply chain and daily operations, ensure compliance with applicable regulations, improve brand and product visibility, and facilitate the collection, aggregation, and analysis of data.

Subsegments

  • Retail / Business Intelligence Tools
  • Seed-to-Sale / Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)
  • Point-of-Sale (POS) / FinTech
  • Ad & Mar-Tech
  • Commerce
  • B2B Marketplace
  • Regtech & Compliance
  • HR Tech

The cannabis software and data investment opportunity

Today, the cannabis supply chain is fragmented among producers, brands, retailers, and others. As more companies enter the space, it may become difficult to navigate processes like procurement and compliance. Software can help standardize and simplify these processes, making it easier for cannabis operators to focus on what they do best.

We believe cannabis software is a compelling investment opportunity because it has the ability to integrate with its customers’ operations, which can lead to long-term sales cycles and value retention. We expect successful software companies will concentrate on customer acquisition, sustainable month-over-month growth, product development, and user retention.

RIV Capital portfolio companies in the cannabis software and data vertical

*RIV Capital has invested in LeafLink Services International ULC, a subsidiary of LeafLink, Inc.
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