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Dama Financial Raises $12.6 Million to Expand Financial Solutions Offerings to Cannabis Operators

Dama Financial, the Leading Provider of Access to Banking and Financial Solutions for Cannabis Businesses, Announces the Completion of $12.6 Million Growth Equity Raise

Dama will leverage the new round of investment to accelerate its already impressive growth, continue to address the lack of financial service products being offered to the cannabis industry, recruit top talent, and scale the business with the backing and support of its investors.

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Cannabis industry faces hurdles, especially with financial transactions

The cannabis industry has overcome many hurdles as it has matured. Aside from vast differences in state-by-state regulations, the restrictions on financial services are among the most challenging. Whether it is a customer who wishes to pay for purchases, a cannabis business needing access to basic banking for day-to-day operations, or a cannabis business negotiating capital investments at exorbitant rates, roadblocks have defined this business journey.

The Challenge Of Building Credit In The Cannabis Industry

Businesses need funding to grow. Securing funding isn’t as easy as a walk down to the local bank, however. To receive a loan or a line of credit, a business must demonstrate a financial history record that portrays how trustworthy it is with money. No one is going to lend to a stranger. So, how do you demonstrate good credit? In particular, how does a cannabis business demonstrate credit when credit companies shun the industry?

The Future Of The Cannabis Industry After The Pandemic

Covid-19 presented an economic crisis that is testing the resilience of the retail industry. Some retailers are suffering great loss, and others are adapting through innovation. Consumer shopping behavior and preferences have changed. To minimize the risk of contracting the virus, many shoppers have actively avoided contact to remain safe while contributing to the economy. With that in mind, they have largely resorted to e-commerce and contactless purchasing methods.

The Challenges Of Running A Legitimate Cannabis Business Out Of A Duffel Bag Filled With Cash

Those unfamiliar with the cannabis industry assume that a cannabis-related business (CRB) operates much the same as any other business. For example, people assume that the CRB has a bank account and can write checks, and send payments via ACH and accept credit cards. However, such assumptions could not be further from the truth.

The Importance Of Compliant Cannabis Banking

Thirty-three states and the District of Columbia have legalized the sale or use of cannabis. Yet, the federal government is struggling to keep up, and cannabis legislation has been stagnant. As a result, there is no safe harbor in the cannabis industry, meaning there is no legislation that assures the safety of banking cannabis. So, many who enter the cannabis industry have preferred stealthier ways of banking.

The Cost Of Cash For Unbanked Cannabis Businesses

Cannabis is legal in a majority of states but remains illegal at the federal level. This legislative divide creates uncertainties that dissuade most federally regulated banks from servicing the cannabis industry. With banking providers in short supply, cannabis businesses are struggling to earn and maintain the same access to financial services as their peers in traditional retail industries.