In this edition of our Committee Insights series originally aired on Wednesday, May 12, 2021 members of NCIA’s Banking & Financial Services Committee convened a panel of cannabis financial experts to explore the current landscape surrounding cannabis capital, how we got here, as well as how best to prepare for future trends. Panelists discussed what new investors will look for, and what to do in preparation for a capital raise both in financial and behavioral terms.

Attendees will walk away with these key takeaways:
• Understand how to make small changes in current practices which will allow you to find the capital they seek
• Sources of capital and which is right for your stage of business
• Understanding of investor match and cues to the right actions sources of funding for your business.

Panelists:

Deborah Johnson, Director of Business Development, MCA Accounting Solutions

Cliff Whatmore, President, MAB Investments, SFO

Sumit Metha, CEO, MAZAKALI

Curtis Winar, Director, Strategic Services, Cannabis Industry Practice Leader – Frost, PLLC

Peter Su, Vice President-Private Banking/Cannabis Banking Team Leader, Dime Bank