Brendan Kennedy is the CEO of Privateer Holdings, the world’s first private equity firm investing exclusively in legal. See sector focus and contact routes.
Brendan Kennedy is the CEO of Privateer Holdings, the world’s first private equity firm investing exclusively in legal cannabis, with a thesis focused on building trusted global brands and securing multinational supply chains. The firm has raised over $200 million in private capital to invest in ancillary and production companies that do not directly “touch the leaf” due to federal restrictions. Notable portfolio companies include Tilray (global medical cannabis producer), Marley Natural (premium lifestyle brand), Leafly (cannabis information platform), and The Goodship (gourmet edibles). Kennedy’s distinctive approach professionalizes the cannabis industry through strategic acquisitions and brand creation rather than traditional venture-stage investing.
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