Curaleaf

Curaleaf was founded in 2010 by Boris Jordan and Joseph Lusardi and has grown to become the world's largest cannabis company by revenue, operating in 25 US states and internationally in Europe through its Curaleaf International division.

The company's growth strategy has been aggressive acquisition-driven expansion. Key acquisitions include Select Oil (2019, $949 million) — one of the most recognized vape brands in the western US — Grassroots Cannabis (2020, $875 million), and JAMS (2021). These acquisitions gave Curaleaf an instant portfolio of established brands with loyal customer bases.

Curaleaf's scale gives it significant advantages: purchasing power for supplies and equipment, the ability to invest in R&D that smaller companies can't afford, and the distribution network to launch new products nationally. Their Select brand is consistently one of the top-selling vape brands in every state where it's available.

The company has also been a leader in cannabis policy advocacy, investing in lobbying efforts for federal legalization and social equity programs. Their Rooted in Good initiative has committed $10 million to social equity programs in communities disproportionately impacted by cannabis prohibition.

Curaleaf's European operations, launched in 2020, position the company to be a first mover in European cannabis markets as legalization expands. They currently operate in Germany, the UK, Portugal, and several other European countries through medical cannabis programs.