Money isn’t the only thing that’s valuable to a start-up. Many start-ups are open to offering equity stakes in their companies to people who bring resources besides money to the table. If you have an extensive network, digital or physical assets, or a skillset that would be beneficial to one or several of the businesses listed, fill out the contact form below. We will share your information with the companies on our list to see if any of them are seeking what you have to offer.

This is not a place to seek employment; we don’t connect you with job opportunities. But if you are willing to invest non-monetary assets in exchange for ownership stake, we’d be happy to help connect you with the appropriate people.  

The minimum monetary investment accepted in exchange for equity stake in a company is $1000 but varies among the businesses listed.

Cultivation businesses require much more overall investment so the minimum requirement starts at $10,000.

Companies will negotiate with you directly to come to an agreement; we only facilitate the passing of your information to them. Our businesses are eager to get going, though, so they will be in touch quickly – ready to make deals and start working!

The cannabis businesses listed on Cannabis Repository are offering equity stake in exchange for your monetary investment. Your money goes to building the business, and when the business generates profit, you earn a percentage of it.

Recreational cannabis is going to be big business. Many of these businesses will be the first of their kind meaning they are at significant advantage over competitors who will enter the scene further down the line. A number of the geographically-specific cannabis businesses listed have the potential to grow well beyond their roots with additional state domains and national equivalents – which means increased potential revenue as more states legalize recreational cannabis.

The individual cannabis investment details will be hammered out between you and the business owner(s) directly. Early investors typically get the best deals as their money is required in order to get the business off the ground.

We get it. Thankfully, a lot of the cannabis business investment opportunities never actually handle cannabis. They focus on making money by selling ancillary products like torches, dab rigs, pipes, baking mixes, and other accessories OR through creating content platforms that provide advertising space for cannabis businesses to reach their customers. 

Consult with your own attorney and/or financial advisor if you have qualms about investing in cannabis – but know that there are opportunities to invest that don’t require investing in a company that produces or sells cannabis or cannabis-infused products.

Businesses listed on the stock exchange are massive. You own a miniscule piece of the company and are entirely removed from the business operations. These companies are very well-established. They still definitely can fail, but the risk/reward tends be less exciting.

Businesses listed on Cannabis Repository are start-ups. They are still in the early stages of growth, and some may fail. But getting in early means you get a much bigger piece of the pie. You earn actual percentage points rather than a never-ending decimal. When a start-up wins, you win BIG – and the larger your investment and your equity stake, the more you stand to gain.

It’s a lot harder for start-ups to find investors which makes them eager to win you over. They need your money to make their dream a reality – and they’ve already invested a lot of time, brain power, and elbow grease getting where they are. They are typically open to more hands-on involvement from investors who are interested in business operations and are open to negotiating about deal specifics. Some businesses may even be willing to accept investment in the form of loans with guaranteed repayment.

But more importantly, you will be a part of something. You will be helping to build something real and tangible as a key player in a brand new industry. It really is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. Our business owners recognize it; and they are excited to help you cash in on the potential of the Illinois cannabis industry.

How can I buy a cannabis business?

Some of the businesses listed may be available for sale. If you are interested in purchasing one or multiple entities, fill out the form below and we will pass it on to the appropriate owners.