4 Cannabis Companies Make it On Top 5000 List

cannabis companies in top 5000

Inc. 5000 recently released their list of the top 5,000 companies in America for 2016, and four cannabis companies made the cut!

The list compiles a diverse group of fast-growing companies, from start-ups to large corporations, that are jumping through ranks and acquiring immense revenue. Here are 4 cannabis companies who made it onto the Inc. Top 5000 list!


  1. Leafly: Leafly was founded in 2010, and is described as “The World’s Cannabis Information Resource.” Leafly provides a vast index of cannabis information, including detailed descriptions of cannabis strains, interesting articles, and a directory for dispensaries in the area. Leafly says:

“We make the process of finding the right strains and products for you fast, simple, and comfortable. Whether you’re new to cannabis, a medical marijuana patient, or a seasoned consumer, Leafly is the perfect destination for you! …Whether you’re looking for cannabis flowers, topicals, edibles, or concentrates, use Leafly’s Explore tool to search thousands of strains and filter them by effects, flavors, medical uses, and more.”

Leafly ranks at #76 and has had a 3,860.7% surge in revenues in the past three years.

2. Apeks Supercritical: Apeks was founded in 2001, and manufacturers botanical oil extraction systems using CO2. These systems are widely used by marijuana companies to make a variety of products. Apeks says:

“We are advancing the impact of CO2 extraction by expanding its applications with systems designed for cost-effective, efficient and versatile processing, capable of large-scale production. We’re bringing CO2 extraction to the masses.”

Apeks Supercritical ranks at #236 and has had a 1,662.4% increase in revenues.

Here is a video by Cannabis Frontier that shows their CO2 extraction process in action!

3. Marijuana Business Daily: Marijuana Business Daily was founded in 2011, and declares their website as “the most trusted cannabusiness news source”. They feature daily news articles about the business side of the cannabis industry. Marijuana Business Daily says:

“As the most established business information resource for the medical marijuana and retail cannabis industry, Marijuana Business Daily’s editors bring dispensaries, professional cultivators, edibles and infused product makers, ancillary services and suppliers and finance professionals the information and networking they need to flourish.”

Marijuana Business Daily ranks at #302 and has had a 1,288.2% increase in revenues over the past three years.

Here is a video of Marijuana Business Daily at the Marijuana Business Conference & Expo.

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4. Growershouse.com: GrowersHouse is a hydroponic supply and gardening website, dedicated to providing customers with top notch knowledge and supplies for growing healthy, strong plants- including cannabis! GrowersHouse says:

“It is our belief that old business practices are becoming a scarce commodity today. Our goal is to provide our customers a large selection, wholesale pricing, expert advice, comparison tests, and most importantly, customer service.”

Growershouse.com ranks at #313 and has had a 1,232.9% increase in revenues over the past three years.

Here is a video that GrowersHouse produced, reviewing the best indoor grow lights for plants.

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The recognition acquired by these four businesses is yet another example of how far the cannabis industry has come within the professional business world!

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