About
Entourage Effect Capital (EEC, formerly Cresco Capital Partners) is a US private investment firm, dedicated to investing in the cannabis industry. Founded in 2014, EEC leverages its sector and investment experience, networks, and investment process to identify, invest in, and accelerate high-quality emerging growth companies. The firm focuses on building scale in its portfolio companies, particularly in advance of federal legalization of cannabis. EEC has deployed over $140 million across more than 60 portfolio companies and has over nine years of experience investing in cannabis. The firm's investment strategy is diversified across the cannabis value chain, including science and bioscience, license aggregators, vertically integrated licensed operators and retailers, consumer packaged goods, biotech, ag-tech, media, technology, and ancillary services. EEC is known for its active role in adding value to its portfolio companies, assisting with M&A and business opportunities.
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Investment activity
Portfolio by sector
Q&A
- What is Entourage Effect Capital's primary investment focus by sector?
- Entourage Effect Capital has invested in the Business Software sector, as exemplified by their investment in Fyllo.
- Can you name a notable company in Entourage Effect Capital's portfolio?
- Fyllo, a B2B and B2G company founded in 2019, is a notable company in Entourage Effect Capital's portfolio. Fyllo focuses on compliance analysis for regulated industries.
- What was Entourage Effect Capital's most recent investment activity?
- Entourage Effect Capital participated in a Series C funding round for Fyllo in April 2021. This round raised $86M.
- What is the typical investment stage for Entourage Effect Capital?
- Entourage Effect Capital has participated in Series B and Series C funding rounds. For example, they invested in Fyllo's Series C round.
- What is the typical check size for Entourage Effect Capital?
- Entourage Effect Capital's investment range is stated as $30M - $30M.
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Identifiers & details
| Legal name | Entourage Effect Capital, LLC |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2014 |