March 2022: Investing in the Cannabis Economy

Event Description:

The cannabis economy has exploded over the past decade as more US states have marched towards legalization. Although impediments remain with respect to full access by cannabis businesses to the financial system, cannabis operations can pose attractive investment opportunities for those willing to take on the risk. PAIA is pleased to host in its latest webinar Chi-Chien Hou and Nico Richardson of AFI Capital Partners, a venture capital platform that has been investing in the cannabis industry since its inception in 2018. In this talk, Chi-Chien and Nico will discuss their experience building a cannabis focused investment portfolio, and will share their views on the operational, legal, and regulatory difficulties of working in the cannabis industry, including the possible benefits of deploying capital in advance of full US legalization.

Panelists:

Chi-Chien Hou, Managing Director

Mr. Hou has been an active investor in the cannabis community since 2016; in 2018,…