CANNAINVESTOR Magazine U.S. Privately Held November 2018 | Page 66

Due to Federal Regulations, inconsistent enforcement, and the stigma associated with cannabis there are fewer people willing to fund the U.S. cannabis economy. Leafwire believes investors require a trusted and safe environment to learn about potential growth areas and needs the evolving industry faces. There is also a need to learn more about specific investment opportunities and new businesses in a productive and efficient manner. Entrepreneurs are navigating the same federal regulations, a smaller pool of investors require more education and require insight to battle the market stigma. Cannabis entrepreneurs tend to be first-time entrepreneurs and lack experience in scaling businesses and securing investments. Leafwire exists to help usher in the new cannabis economy by educating and connecting the entrepreneurs and investors that will build this industry.

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