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Casa Verde Capital

Venture capital

West Hollywood · Pre-Seed–Late Stage · 13 people tracked

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Investment thesis

Casa Verde believes the cannabis industry represents a compelling generational investment opportunity. The firm focuses on capital-efficient, scalable businesses led by strong entrepreneurs across all financing stages. It leverages its relationships and deep industry knowledge to help portfolio companies navigate complex regulatory and operational challenges, while facilitating collaboration among portfolio companies to create additional value.

Invests inAgTechWest Hollywood

Source: firm website, verified Jul 21, 2026.

Stage
Pre-Seed–Late Stage
HQ
West Hollywood, US
Founded
2015
Tracked investments
48

Team · 13 people

from the firm's website
Karan Wadhera· Managing Partnerin

Finance professional and investor leading Casa Verde's investment strategy, fundraising, and portfolio management. Spent over a decade as a senior executive at Goldman Sachs and Nomura in Asia.

Yoni Meyer· Partnerin

Responsible for fundraising, sourcing, diligence, structuring, and portfolio management at Casa Verde. Previously a Vice President at Citigroup in the investment banking division for over seven years, working in New York and Hong Kong offices.

Alexander Dann· Vice President of Financein

Joined Casa Verde in 2021. CPA with prior experience at Leonard Green & Partners and KPMG's Financial Services Audit Group.

Tony Ghanem· Vice Presidentin

Joined Casa Verde in 2022. Previously worked as a consultant at PricewaterhouseCoopers in the health industries practice. Owns and operates multiple cannabis retail businesses in Los Angeles.

Caitlyn Hoffman· Executive Assistant to the Managing Partner and Office Manager

Joined Casa Verde in 2022. Previously served as Executive Assistant to the CEO at a leading vertically integrated cannabis brand in California.

Calvin Broadus· Team Memberin

Known professionally as Snoop Dogg, he is responsible for crafting the firm's identity. Brings over 20 years of experience in pop culture, technology adoption, and innovation. An experienced investor with early stakes in companies including Reddit, Robinhood, and Klarna.

David Colton· Associatein

Joined Casa Verde in 2018. Previously worked on the General Catalyst Finance team assisting with operational matters.

Karson Humiston· CEO & Founder
Ross Lipson· Co-Founder
Ryan G. Smith· Co-Founder
Zach Lipson· Co-Founder
Zach Silverman· Co-Founder

What they invest in

from 5 of 48 portfolio companies

Enterprise Software ×2Fintech ×2Medical Devices ×2SaaS ×2Biotech ×1Circular Economy ×1Digital Health ×1FoodTech ×1

HQs:United States×3Germany×1

Investments · 48 tracked

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B2B Marketplace Connecting Brands and Dispensaries
Biotech & Drug Discovery
Client Loginarkpes.com

Ark provides a customizable digital platform for venture capital and private equity firms to manage investor communications, performance reporting, and document sharing with their limited partners. The portal offers branded dashboards, secure data management, and streamlined quarterly reporting.

Enterprise SoftwareFintechSaaS

Delixdelixtherapeutics.comin

Delix develops neuroplastogen-based therapeutics to treat neuropsychiatric conditions by promoting neuroplasticity and rewiring neural circuits. The company is focused on creating safe, fast-acting treatments for patients with various brain health disorders.

BiotechDigital HealthMedical Devices

DTC Sleep Wellness Brand
Dutchiedutchie.com
Endless Westendlesswest.comin

Endless West applies molecular science to create custom spirits, offering bulk liquids, packaged brands, concentrates, and co-packing services with emphasis on sustainability and production efficiency.

Circular EconomyFoodTechNew MaterialsDetroit, US

FinTech Platform Providing Debt-Based Financing Solutions
Food & Beverage Technology
Frontier Riskfrontierrisk.comin𝕏
Greentanktechgreentanktech.comin𝕏
Inventory Management Software
Leafline

Leading e-commerce software and POS solutions for cannabis retailers

Leaflinkleaflink.com
Metrc

Wholesale marketplace that has revolutionized cannabis company collaboration

Metrc (implied)

Wholesale marketplace that has revolutionized the way cannabis companies work together

Metrc (Traceability)

Turnkey traceability solution designed for government agencies regulating cannabis

On-Demand Delivery Platform
Oxcantechoxcantech.com
Point of Sale & E-commerce Platform
Point-of-Sale Solution
Precision Dosage Vaporizer Technology
Preludeprelude.pro
Properproperfinance.ioin𝕏

Proper is a financial data platform that automates reconciliation and accounting processes for businesses by connecting bank accounts, payment processors, and internal data sources. The platform enables organizations to match and reconcile complex financial transactions with transparency and flexibility.

Enterprise SoftwareFintechSaaSSan Francisco, US

Kyle Maloney(Founder)inTravis Gibson(Founder)in

Salty & Savory Snacks Infused with Cannabis
Sanity Group Other Europe 2019sanitygroup.com

Sanity Group manufactures and distributes cannabinoid-based pharmaceutical products under the avaay Medical brand across European markets, including medical cannabis. The company operates in the medical cannabis and pharmaceutical sector, with a focus on patient access to cannabis-based therapeutics.

HealthtechMedical DevicesBerlin, DE

Smart Purchasing & Inventory Management Platform
Tech-Enabled Insurance and Risk Management Solution
Tech-Forward, Analytical Testing Laboratory
Tsumotsumosnacks.com
Vangst

Cannabis industry staffing platform offering recruitment solutions

Vaporizer Hardware Purpose-Built for Cannabis Oils

Board seats · per SEC filings

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Nikayo Co.SEC filing

$3M raise · filed Feb 2022 · via Karan Wadhera

Inferred from directors named on each company's SEC Form D — public regulatory data, not a portfolio list published by the firm.

Frequently asked questions

What stage does Casa Verde Capital invest at?
Casa Verde Capital invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, Growth, Late Stage stages.
What sectors does Casa Verde Capital focus on?
Casa Verde Capital focuses on AgTech.
Where is Casa Verde Capital located?
Casa Verde Capital is headquartered in West Hollywood, US.

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