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Essence Investment

Essence Investment AG is a leading Swiss investor in Europe’s cannabis markets. The firm invested in state-of-the-art facilities in Switzerland that produce...

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Essence Investment

Essence Investment AG is a leading Swiss investor in Europe’s cannabis markets. The firm invested in state-of-the-art facilities in Switzerland that produce cannabis products. Its focus is continued expansion across the whole industry value chain, helping its companies grow in Europe in compliance with the regulatory specifics of each country.

General information

Firm type

Private Equity

Year founded

2020

Location

Region

Europe

Country

Switzerland

City

Zug

Corporate office

Zug, Switzerland

Principals

Vladimir Smetanin

Henricus Stander III

Bernard Sucher

Dr. Denis Broun

Benjamin Leupi-Landtwing

Sector focus

Cannabis

Frequently asked questions

What does Essence Investment actually own?

The firm's website lists a portfolio of three entities as of the latest available view: Marry Jane AG, a Swiss cannabis cultivation company; Swiss Extract AG, which manufactures cannabis-based extracts; and AMP, whose business description is not publicly clarified on the firm's site. The portfolio reflects a strategy of controlling vertical supply-chain assets within Switzerland's regulated cannabis framework.

Who runs investment decisions at Essence Investment?

Essence Investment does not publicly name any investment principals, managing partners, or portfolio managers on its website or in accessible public filings. The firm maintains a low profile regarding its leadership structure, which is atypical for an entity inviting capital into regulated operating businesses.

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