Cannect Wellness
Cannect Wellness is a Chicago-based craft cannabis cultivator and manufacturer producing small-batch flower, extracts, and vape cartridges from in-house bred genetics, selling through its own Franklin Park, IL dispensary and wholesale to Illinois dispensaries.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2023
- HeadquartersChicago, United States
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2C
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Cannect Wellness does
Cannect Wellness is a Chicago-based craft cannabis cultivator and product manufacturer founded in 2023, operating under the legal entity Cannect Gardens, LLC. The company specializes in small-batch, all-natural cannabis cultivation (6-8 strains at a time) using sustainable methods, combined with in-house phenotype hunting to develop proprietary genetics marketed as Cannect Wellness Exclusives. Its product portfolio spans premium flower, high-potency extracts (Diamond Dust THCa, Live Badder, Live Resin), vape cartridges (including a novel functional 'Secret Sauce' cocktail with specified cannabinoid ratios), and pre-rolls, all strain-specific and backed by full terpene profile data.
Cannect operates a vertically integrated go-to-market model. It owns and operates a retail dispensary in Franklin Park, Illinois (marketed as 'Franklin Park's Only Dispensary' through cannectdispensary.com with online pre-order), and simultaneously distributes wholesale to other licensed dispensaries across Illinois. The company is led by co-founder and CEO Gabriel Singal and COO David Michaud, with a team of 11-50 employees.
The company has raised approximately $14.5 million across two funding rounds — $7.5 million in March 2023 to build a 62,000 square foot cultivation and manufacturing facility outside Chicago, and $7 million in October 2024 to expand production, diversify its product line, and accelerate growth strategies. Its products are positioned for cannabis connoisseurs, medical patients, and adult recreational consumers seeking premium, lab-tested, terpene-rich craft cannabis rather than mass-produced alternatives; it has earned industry recognition including the 2023 Zalympix award for heaviest hitting hybrid (Sherb Pie). Pricing is not publicly disclosed and is set by retail dispensary partners for wholesale volume.
Cannect Wellness firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Cannect Wellness
- Legal name
- Cannect Gardens, LLC
- Website
- https://cannectwellness.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2023
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- Cannect Wellness is a Chicago-based craft cannabis cultivator and manufacturer producing small-batch flower, extracts, and vape cartridges from in-house bred genetics, selling through its own Franklin Park, IL dispensary and wholesale to Illinois dispensaries.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Cannect Wellness industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Craft Cannabis Products
- NAICS
- Medicinal and Botanical Manufacturing (325411)
- SIC
- Medicinal Chemicals & Botanical Products (2833)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Adult-Use (Recreational) Cannabis Dispensaries (CRANAFAA)
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Where Cannect Wellness is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Chicago
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices3 records
Markets served
Cannect Wellness business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2C
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Cannabis Product Sales: Revenue is generated through the sale of premium craft cannabis products including flower, extracts, vape cartridges, and pre-rolls. Products are sold through their owned dispensary and distributed to other licensed dispensaries in Illinois.
- Dispensary Retail: Direct retail sales through their Franklin Park dispensary, which is described as 'Franklin Park's Only Dispensary', selling cannabis products to consumers 21+.
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels6 records
Cannect Wellness product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Cannect Wellness is a craft cannabis cultivator and manufacturer that produces premium flower, extracts (Diamond Dust, Live Badder, Live Resin), vape cartridges (including the Secret Sauce functional cocktail), and pre-rolls using small-batch, all-natural cultivation methods. The company sells its products direct-to-consumer through its owned Franklin Park, IL dispensary and wholesale to other licensed dispensaries across Illinois.
Product overview
Cannect Wellness is a craft cannabis company offering a vertically integrated portfolio of products: Premium Flower (small batch, all-natural, 6-8 strains at a time), Strains (in-house bred exclusives and pheno-hunted varieties), Extracts (Diamond Dust, Live Badder, Live Resin concentrates), and Carts (vape cartridges including Secret Sauce functional cocktails and live resin cartridges). Their products are strain-specific and backed by full terpene profile data, with a focus on purity, quality, and consistency. The company also offers Pre-Rolls as a convenient consumption option.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Premium Cannabis Flower Small batch, all-natural cannabis flower cultivated, dried, cured, and trimmed by Cannect Wellness. Cult-classic genetics plus Cannect Wellness Exclusive strains, with 6-8 strains grown at a time. Sold to adult consumers 21+ through dispensaries.
- Cannect Wellness Exclusive Strains In-house pheno-hunted cannabis strains bred by the Cannect Wellness team. Cannect Wellness Exclusive genetics featuring high potency, terpene preservation, and dynamic color spectrums.
- Cannabis Extracts (Diamond Dust, Live Badder, Live Resin) Cannabis concentrates manufactured in Cannect's state-of-the-art lab, including Diamond Dust (THCa extract), Live Badder, and Live Resin. Every jar is filled by hand and packaged with care, targeted at adult consumers seeking premium concentrates.
- Vape Cartridges (Carts) Curated selection of vape cartridges including pure live resin extracts and blended oils. Designed for flavor, potency, and consistency; sold to adult consumers via dispensaries.
- Secret Sauce Functional Cannabis Cartridge A first-of-its-kind functional craft cannabis cocktail in cartridge form containing 75%+ THC, 8.5% CBG, 4.5% CBD, and 4% live resin terpenes. Made from 100% cannabis extract with no artificial flavors, targeted at adult consumers seeking specific functional cannabinoid ratios.
- Pre-Rolls (3-Pack) Pre-roll 3-pack crafted from premium ground popcorn nugs (never shake or stems). Each pack contains three 0.75g joints positioned for on-the-go adult consumption.
Quantifiable outcome
- Sherb Pie won 2023 Zalympix award for heaviest hitting hybrid
Companies that use Cannect Wellness
Customer profileSegments3 records
Ideal customer profiles2 records
Cannect Wellness technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature4 records
Cannect Wellness partnerships and signals
Strategic signalScale indicators4 records
Recent moves8 records
Expansion highlights4 records
Cannect Wellness competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- PharmaCann: Multi-state cannabis operator headquartered in Illinois with vertical operations in cultivation, processing, and dispensaries. Comparable vertically integrated footprint, though at significantly greater scale.
- Cresco Labs: Illinois-headquartered multi-state operator with cultivation, manufacturing, and retail at scale. Competes with Cannect across all Illinois channels but operates a much broader, scaled portfolio.
- Verano Holdings: Multi-state cannabis operator with deep Illinois presence across cultivation, manufacturing, and retail. Sets wholesale pricing benchmarks against which craft producers like Cannect must compete.
- Green Thumb Industries: Chicago-based multi-state cannabis operator with significant Illinois wholesale and retail share. A scaled incumbent competing for the same premium and value shelf space as Cannect.
- Curaleaf: Largest US multi-state cannabis operator, active in Illinois wholesale and retail. Represents the scaled end of the competitive set against which Cannect's craft positioning must differentiate.
- Fluent Cannabis: Multi-state cannabis operator with cultivation, processing, and dispensary operations across several states including Illinois. Comparable business model with broader geographic footprint than Cannect.
Direct peers
- Revolution Cannabis: Illinois-based craft cannabis cultivator with a similar premium, small-batch positioning. Both compete for the same craft-conscious Illinois consumer and the same wholesale dispensary shelf space.
- Aeriz: Illinois aeroponic cannabis cultivator known for premium flower and consistent terpene-forward SKUs. Competes directly with Cannect in the Illinois craft/quality tier.
- Nature's Grace and Wellness: Vertically integrated Illinois cannabis operator with cultivation, processing, and dispensary operations. Directly comparable to Cannect's craft, vertically integrated Illinois model.
- Bedford Grow: Illinois craft cannabis cultivator focused on premium indoor flower and branded genetics. Operates in the same craft-tier as Cannect within the Illinois wholesale and retail market.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
Cannect Wellness social profiles
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Cannect Wellness leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles2 records
Cannect Wellness funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds2 records
Investors
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Cannect Wellness M&A and investment
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Frequently asked questions about Cannect Wellness
What does Cannect Wellness do?
Cannect Wellness is a craft cannabis cultivator and manufacturer that produces premium flower, extracts (Diamond Dust, Live Badder, Live Resin), vape cartridges (including the Secret Sauce functional cocktail), and pre-rolls using small-batch, all-natural cultivation methods. The company sells its products direct-to-consumer through its owned Franklin Park, IL dispensary and wholesale to other licensed dispensaries across Illinois.
Is Cannect Wellness a public or private company?
Cannect Wellness is a private company. It is classified as venture growth investor backed and is currently operating.
When was Cannect Wellness founded?
Cannect Wellness was founded in 2023. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is Cannect Wellness based?
Cannect Wellness is headquartered in Chicago, United States, in the North America region.
How does Cannect Wellness make money?
Two revenue lines are on record. Cannabis Product Sales are the primary driver. The others are dispensary Retail.
Who are Cannect Wellness's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are PharmaCann, Cresco Labs, Verano Holdings, Green Thumb Industries, Curaleaf and Fluent Cannabis. Direct peers are Revolution Cannabis, Aeriz, Nature's Grace and Wellness and Bedford Grow.
Does Cannect Wellness have an API?
No public API is recorded for Cannect Wellness.
What industry is Cannect Wellness in?
Cannect Wellness's product category is Craft Cannabis Products. Its primary akta.pro industry code is CRANAFAA, Adult-Use (Recreational) Cannabis Dispensaries. Its NAICS code is 325411 and its SIC code is 2833.