Viridescent Capital Partners is a private equity firm that brings extensive experience and flexible capital solutions to companies across the cannabis industry. Our executive team brings more than 60 years of combined capital markets experience and more than 20 years of operating and investing experience in the cannabis industry, making us a credible partner for investors looking to access the cannabis space. Our deep domain experience and understanding in cannabis make us a powerful ally for companies seeking a partner to foster growth and help facilitate company success through an extensive network that spans the cannabis value chain. Our broad mandate allows us to provide flexible equity and debt capital, including short term capital, solutions tailored to the needs of each portfolio company. Our investment philosophy encompasses collaboration and integrity to provide strategic, financial, and operational support to navigate the rapidly evolving regulatory and commercial frameworks of the cannabis space. We seek to have a positive impact on every community we touch, and promote sound environmental, social, and governance practices (ESG).

Registered investment advisor with $3B+ AUM across hedge funds and private equity. Invests across the capital structure and takes minority and board positions in energy, transportation, technology and other sectors.Held roles of Chief Operating Officer (2013-2019) and Partner (2016-2019). Helped orchestrate and recruit transition team. Currently serving as Vice President and Consultant.LEADERSHIP AND TEAM MANAGEMENT• Lead team of 20+ employees, including technology, operations, risk management, regulatory compliance, accounting, human resources and investor relations. • Oversee $20M+ annual expense budget.• Maintain and allocate compensation across firm. • Manage two satellite offices.RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT AND NEGOTIATIONS• Structured and implemented renewed relationship with Bloomberg, including data feeds and access to position reports, risk reports and live P&L at traders’ desks.• Saved $5M+ by renegotiating terms of IT outsourcing, outside administrator and other contracts.• Review best execution, trade allocations, counterparty risk, tax treatment, commissions, daily margin requirements, trade breaks/fails and settlements for 300-500+ trades per day.CYBERSECURITY, REGULATORY COMPLIANCE AND INSURANCE• Launched and developed firm’s cybersecurity policy, including separate network for cash and wire controls.• Monitor all aspects of regulatory landscape and market developments applicable to investment managers and private investment funds in U.S. and 50+ countries in which hedge funds trade.• Secure, evaluate and approve employee health insurance and far-reaching insurance coverage for 100+ entities.ADDITIONAL ROLES HELD:Director, Offshore FundsPresident, Valuation CommitteeMember, Best Execution and Compensation Committees