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Jacana

3rd Floor, 86-90 Paul Street, London, England, EC2A 4NE, United Kingdom

Overview

Jacana is a UK-based medical cannabis company that produces certified medical cannabis aimed at providing natural relief for chronic pain sufferers. The company grows cannabis on a 100-acre farm in St Ann, Jamaica, which the article says benefits from a unique microclimate and latitude that are ideal for cultivation. Jacana completed the first-ever international export of Jamaican medical cannabis flower and has secured multiple international licenses and permits. The startup already has a presence in Europe, North America and the Caribbean and plans further international expansion. Its mission, led by CEO Alexandra Chong, is to provide natural, trusted medicine to improve wellbeing. The company has raised €22 million to support cultivation, development and distribution of its certified medical cannabis solutions.

Total raised
$25M
Funding rounds
1
Latest round
Equity
Latest activity
Feb 2019

Industries

  • Cannabis
  • Health Care
  • Medical Device
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Recent funding

  1. Equity

    Feb 2019

    $25M

Team