Sweet Leaf Madison Capital
600 North Grant Street Suite 300, Denver, Colorado, 80203, United States
Overview
Sweet Leaf Madison Capital, LLC, is a lending and capital provider for cannabis businesses looking to grow. SLMC specializes in Real Estate, Equipment Leasing, and Working Capital Loans. SLMC is a one-stop-shop for cannabis enterprises from "seed-to-sale" in Cultivation, Processing, Branding, Warehousing/Transportation, Retail, and Ancillary. SLMC is unique in that we are not just a finance company. The founders have owned and operated businesses in cannabis. We understand your challenges, such as price fluctuations, crop exposure, unsavory characters, banking, and everything else in between. These experiences have taught us to be nimble, creative, and—most of all—look for other high-integrity people who are passionate about the plant. We are not a brokerage house. We don’t shop your deal. We are a direct funder, meaning we fund every deal and don’t just gather your information and pass it on to someone else. There are no hidden fees, and we are always honest with our clients. As early advocates of the industry and believers in the power of cannabis, we are truly passionate about supporting the people who are pushing the industry forward. Please reach out for further questions. We look forward to working with you!
- Total investments
- 1
- Lead investments
- 1
- Investments · 12mo
- 0
- Active investors
- 1
Sector focus
- Financial Services
Investment portfolio
- Claybourne
Led · Debt Financing · Aug 2022
Claybourne Co. is a Southern California cannabis cultivator, breeder and retail brand founded in 2017 and based in the Inland Empire. The company offers a broad portfolio of flower, pre-roll and concentrate products and is described in the article as one of California’s largest flower brands by retail sales volume. Claybourne sells through independent retailers and directly delivers into underserved “pot deserts” where local retail access is limited. The company emphasizes hands‑on breeding and strict cultivation standards, with attention to each step of the production process. To support expansion and efficiency, Claybourne upgraded its Perris cultivation and distribution facility with new racking, lighting and HVAC equipment to triple canopy square footage and reduce production costs. Leadership includes CEO Nick Ortega, VP of Breeding and Cultivation Brent Barnes, and VP of Marketing Jonathan Griffith. Claybourne is a market-leading cannabis breeder, cultivator and retail brand known for a broad line of flower, pre-rolls and concentrates sold through independent retailers. The company credits rapid product development in the flower space, lean operations and science-based breeding and cultivation for its growth. According to Headset, Claybourne ranked #3 flower brand in California by retail sales and #12 brand overall year-to-date in 2021. Founded in 2017 and originally self-funded with roughly $3 million, the company reports rapid revenue and profit growth in the California market. The new capital will fund a 45,000 sq. ft. state-of-the-art cultivation facility in Perris, California, expedite proprietary genetics and support national expansion into promising out-of-state markets. Product investment will prioritize expanding the Claybourne Flyers™ pre-roll line and Claybourne Eagle Extracts™ concentrates.
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