Hoodie Analytics Closes First Round of Fundraising

Cannabis data firm Hoodie Analytics (Hoodie) announced the close of its inaugural round of fundraising at an undisclosed amount, along with key positions on its strategic advisory board. The inaugural round was led by Greenlight Ventures, Satori Investment Partners, and individual investors Bart Swanson, Steve Weisman, Brian Schindlere, Lorne Gertner, and Jim Belushi. Hoodie said the raise positions it to expand its product and sales efforts. Hoodie’s inaugural round also marks the first investment out of Arcview’s new Seed Fund which operates with sponsorship from Entourage Effect Capital. As part of the financing, Gregg Steinberg, Jim Belushi, and Lorne Gertner will join the Hoodie Strategic Advisory Board.