Colorado cannabis industry operators need capital for cultivation technology, manufacturing systems, retail buildouts, security, and expansion. Colorado cannabis equipment financing can help a licensed business acquire equipment without using cash needed for payroll, inventory, taxes, rent, and daily operations. The right structure may be an equipment loan, equipment leasing, a...
Delaware Adult-Use Cannabis Sales Pass $53 Million in First Year: Growth Opportunities for Operators
Delaware’s Adult-Use Market Reaches a Major Milestone Delaware’s adult-use cannabis market reached a major sales milestone by generating more than $53.4 million in recreational marijuana sales during its first year, giving cannabis operators and investors an early benchmark for how the state’s newest regulated market is performing. Legal retail sales...
Navigating the Cannabis Debt Wall 2026: What Operators Need to Know
The U.S. cannabis industry is approaching a significant financial milestone that will impact a wide range of stakeholders. This article is designed for cannabis operators, investors, and lenders who need to understand the looming challenges and opportunities presented by the 2026 cannabis debt wall. The term "cannabis debt wall" refers...
Federal Hemp Ban: How Hemp Shops Can Transition to Legal Dispensaries
The federal hemp ban scheduled for November 12, 2026, could fundamentally reshape the U.S. hemp industry by making most consumable hemp products federally unlawful under a new total-THC standard. Under Section 781 of Public Law 119-37, Congress changed the federal definition of hemp by adopting a total-THC standard and imposing...
Federal Hemp Regulations: How the Lawful Hemp Protection Act Could Affect Inventory, Cash Flow, and Business Financing
The U.S. hemp industry is preparing for a potentially significant regulatory shift, and the clearest answer to the current debate over hemp regulations is this: the bipartisan Lawful Hemp Protection Act would replace an approaching federal restriction with a nationwide framework for hemp-derived consumer products, setting rules for potency, manufacturing,...
Cannabis Equipment Financing: Better Lighting, Higher Yields, and New Products
Cannabis equipment financing helps licensed cannabis businesses purchase essential cultivation, extraction, processing, packaging, and manufacturing equipment without paying the full purchase price upfront. Whether you're upgrading LED grow lights, purchasing a commercial rosin press, expanding your cannabis extraction capabilities, or financing automated packaging equipment, the right financing solution can preserve...
Trump Administration Push to Reclassify Medical Marijuana to Schedule III: What It Means for Cannabis Operators
The potential move by Donald Trump and Attorney General Todd Blanche to reclassify medical marijuana from Schedule I to Schedule III could mark one of the most significant regulatory shifts in the history of the U.S. cannabis industry. For operators, investors, and lenders—especially those working with Upwise Capital—this change isn’t...
Can Finding the Right Loan for Your LLC: Strategies and Insights
Starting and growing limited liability companies (LLCs) often requires significant financial resources. Whether you’re launching a new venture or expanding an existing one, securing the right type of loan can be crucial to your success. This comprehensive guide delves into everything you need to know about loans for LLCs, including...
Schedule III Rescheduling & The End of 280E: What It Means for Cannabis Financing in 2026
Schedule III rescheduling could eliminate the 280E tax burden that costs cannabis businesses up to 70% in effective tax rates. Learn how this change impacts financing options—with a real-world dispensary example showing $150,000 in potential annual savings.
IgniteIt Cannabis Capital & Policy Summit in DC
UPWISE CANNABIS Photo Gallery IgniteIt DC Cannabis Capital & Policy Summit GALLERY HIGHLIGHTS Back in DC for the IgniteIt Cannabis Capital & Policy Summit, co‑hosted by the US Cannabis Roundtable (USCR). This gallery captures three beats from the day: A high‑energy Brand Showcase powered by Weedmaps (SunMed Growers, Betty’s Eddies,...

















