Viridian Capital Advisors

Scott Greiper, founder and president of Viridian Capital Advisors, moderated a panel called “M&A: Will Rescheduling Reignite Growth?” at Benzinga’s Cannabis Capital Conference. Greiper shared some interesting statistics about the industry. According to Greiper, the amount of...

A large-scale tax reform measure that recently advanced through the Pennsylvania legislature includes provisions that offer a partial solution to the restrictive IRS code known as 280E, which bans tax deductions at the federal level for state-licensed medical cannabis businesses. The bill's...

The cannabis industry's mergers and acquisitions (M&A) landscape is undergoing a transformation, as highlighted in a recent panel discussion led by Scott Greiper, founder and president at Viridian Capital Advisors, at the Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference in Chicago. This evolving sector...

New York has emerged as the leading state in the realm of cannabis-related capital acquisition, amassing a staggering total of $414.05 million in the last year, Viridian Capital Advisors has revealed. As the data reveals for the last twelve months (LTM) ending on September 8, 2023, the Empire State...

In a potentially game-changing decision, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) recently recommended the DEA to consider reclassifying cannabis from its Schedule I status — a classification that denotes no medical value, on par with substances like heroin — to...

Recent research conducted by Viridian Capital Advisors reveals that the cannabis sector requires more capital as compared to other similar industries. The findings offer a unique perspective into the challenges the cannabis industry faces, especially considering the potential for federal...

As the Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference returns to Chicago (Sept 27-28), gathering top CEOs, investors and leaders in the marijuana industry, let's scroll through some executive moves in the space. Exit Of Director Of Marijuana Reg Agency Sends Group Into A Tailspin, Raising...

The cannabis industry is witnessing a thrilling trend as Illinois stakes a claim on the top spot for the highest total invested capital over the last twelve months (LTM), concluding on June 23, 2023. Unveiled by Viridian Capital Advisors, this revelation punctuates a dynamic shift in the US...

Viridian Capital Advisors, founded and launched in 2014 by Scott Greiper is one of the earliest institutional financial and strategic advisory firms in the legal cannabis sector. And in our humble opinion, you don't want to jump into the swirling waters of cannabis investing without...

The constantly expanding cannabis industry compels companies to focus on “new product types and trends, form factors, and pricing to stay competitive,” wrote Forbes senior contributor Javier Hasse. “Now, while sales and product data are crucial for some decisions,...

Scott Greiper, Founder and President of Viridian Capital Advisors, was a guest speaker at The Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference in Chicago this past week.  Viridian Capital Advisors was one of the earliest forms of its kind to offer institutional financial and strategic advice in the legal...

Viridian Capital was the winner of the Best Investment Research award at the Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference in Chicago, Illinois. The awards were voted on by a panel of industry leaders including operators, investors, lenders and service providers. The award was...

Lowered valuations for cannabis companies are leading to a shift in the way capital is raised and merger and acquisition activity is occurring in the cannabis space. In this context, cannabis investors can leverage their understanding of M&A to anticipate corporate strategic...

On Monday, AYR Wellness (OTCQX: AYRWF) reported its financial results Monday for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021, revealing a 111% year-over-year and 5% sequential increase in revenue, which amounted to $96.2 million and an adjusted...

Scott Greiper, founder and president of Viridian Capital Advisors, will be interviewed by Javier Hasse, managing director for Benzinga at this week’s Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference, happening Oct. 14-15 in New York City at the Marriott Marquis Hotel. The Greiper-Hasse...