LeafLink

LeafLink does not publicly identify its founders, CEO, or key investment personnel on its current website, and no primary-source executive profiles were available at the time of this research. The absence of disclosed principals is unusual for a company processing the majority share of U.S. wholesale cannabis transactions.

LeafLink is both. Its core is a marketplace that connects licensed cannabis brands and retailers, but the company has layered on a payments rail, a logistics coordination module, an advertising network, and an analytics product. This full-stack approach means it captures transaction value at multiple points rather than relying solely on a listing or commission model.

Because most cannabis businesses cannot reliably access credit card networks or traditional banking services, LeafLink built its own payments infrastructure using ACH transfers and net terms to settle wholesale invoices. The company reports processing over $1 billion in payment volume through this proprietary rail, which operates within the compliance frameworks of each state where its clients are licensed.

LeafLink is available in 30 markets, which are primarily U.S. states with active medical or adult-use cannabis programs. The company does not publish a full list but has confirmed operations in markets including California, Colorado, and New York. All participants must hold a government-issued cannabis license to transact on the platform.

According to LeafLink's public documentation, retailer accounts are free to shop the marketplace. Brands pay for access, with pricing determined by factors such as volume and geography. A dedicated sales team handles brand onboarding and pricing.