Allocation
$0M
V6 Floor Y1
$0K
V6 Floor Y5
$0.00M
V4 Ceiling Y5
$0M
TAM
$0.00B
About Auric Labs
Auric Labs is an AI-native cannabis startup accelerator that takes 7% equity in portfolio companies. It provides capital, mentorship, campus facilities, and direct access to GrowWise's 50,000+ business pipeline. Think Y Combinator for cannabis meets AI.
The Opportunity
The global accelerator market is $6.75B. Cannabis startups are dramatically underserved by traditional accelerators due to federal scheduling. Auric Labs fills this gap with domain expertise, AI tools, and a built-in customer base through GrowWise.
Market Opportunity
$6.75B
Total addressable market
Competitive Advantages
7% equity model proven by YC — but for cannabis
Built-in customer base of 50,000+ cannabis businesses
On-campus incubation at Grow Campus
AI tools and GrowWise platform access for all portfolio companies
Equity compounds — each successful exit multiplies returns
Comparable Companies
Market validation from industry peers
Y Combinator
7% equity, $500K investment
Techstars
6% equity, 4,000+ companies
Canopy Rivers
Cannabis-focused VC, $200M+
Flywheel Connection
Auric Labs is the equity multiplier. GrowWise revenue funds accelerator operations. Portfolio companies use GrowWise platform. Successful exits generate returns that fund more companies. The 7% equity model means BHC benefits from every success in the cannabis startup ecosystem.
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