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§ Venture Capital · Culver City, CA, USA
SWTLF Ventures, operating as Sweet Leaf Finance, provides specialized debt financing for the compliant cannabis industry. It offers non-dilutive, asset-based capital: equipment, real estate, and senior secured term loans. The firm leverages deep industry expertise, delivering financial products tailored to the capital needs of cannabis businesses.
Sweet Leaf Finance originated from Sweet Leaf Capital and Madison Ventures+. Ted Harris and Gabe Selko co-founded Sweet Leaf Capital in Denver in 2015, pioneering direct lending in the cannabis sector. This merger combined their early financial efforts with broader investment experience, driven by unmet funding demands in the emerging market.
The company serves high-growth compliant cannabis businesses seeking non-dilutive capital for expansion. Sweet Leaf Finance’s vision empowers these enterprises by building essential financial infrastructure, fostering profitability and sustainable growth. The firm positions clients for long-term success within the regulated cannabis market.
SWTLF Ventures has 2 tracked investments across 2 companies. The latest tracked deal is $9.0M Series A in Sir Kensington's in July 2015.
| Date | Company | Round | Lead Investor(s) | Co-Investor(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 1, 2015 | Sir Kensington's | $9.0M Series A | Verlinvest | BAM Ventures, Battery Ventures, Coelius Capital, Super{set}, The Finger Group, Torch Capital, Alex Rodriguez, Adam Marchick, Mike Volpe, Andrew Essex, Chris Burggraeve, David Barber, Mike Kirban |
| Apr 20, 2015 | Outdoor Voices | $1.1M Other Equity | General Catalyst | Burch Creative Capital, Collaborative Fund, RED SEA Ventures |