LeafLink
B2B wholesale marketplace platform for the cannabis industry.
Company facts
- Founded
- 2015
- Employees
- 200
- Headquarters
- United States
- CEO
- Artie Minson
- Type
- Private
- Funding
- Series D · $125M · 2023
- Subsidiaries
- Leaf Trade, Dama Financial
About
At the heart of LeafLink is a mission to streamline the cannabis supply chain, a goal conceived by co-founders Ryan G. Smith and Zach Silverman in 2016. Since its inception, LeafLink has been dedicated to crafting tools that directly address the needs of and empower the cannabis community. The company's culture is built on the belief in the power of technology to enable all businesses, fostering an environment where engineers, artists, analysts, and visionaries collaborate. LeafLink champions a remote-first company culture, pioneering the future of cannabis with a workplace where everyone feels welcome, valued, and can perform at their best. This commitment to inclusivity and collaboration is central to their identity as they build bridges between cannabis brands and retailers. The team is passionate about how SaaS solutions can revolutionize an emerging industry, viewing their employees as their most valuable asset in this endeavor. LeafLink's journey has been marked by significant milestones, including processing its first marketplace sale in Colorado in 2016 and opening its Financial District HQ in New York City in 2018 as it began expanding to East Coast markets. The company has consistently focused on innovation, recently launching 'All Access Edition' and 'LeafLink Plus' to provide cutting-edge solutions for retailers. Their dedication to addressing industry-specific challenges is further evidenced by the introduction of payment options like the 'Payment on Sell Through' system. This innovative spirit has not gone unnoticed, with LeafLink receiving accolades such as the Green Market Report Award for Best Fintech in cannabis and inclusion in Fast Company's Best Workplaces for Innovators List. The acquisition of Dama Financial and Leaf Trade underscores their strategic vision to expand offerings and market presence, solidifying their role as a leading B2B technology platform in the wholesale cannabis industry. LeafLink is committed to helping cannabis brands and retailers build relationships, grow sales, and navigate the complexities of the market with greater ease and efficiency.